In a tightly contested district duel on Thursday, the Texas High junior varsity (JV) tennis team emerged victorious over Hallsville, posting a 15-9 final score. The win was anchored by a four‑point edge in doubles and a two‑point advantage in singles, reflecting a balanced effort from both the boys’ and girls’ squads.

Key matchups and results

Texas High displayed dominance in the girls’ doubles lineup, sweeping all four matches with 8‑1 victories in each pairing. The boys’ doubles were split evenly, with two wins and two losses, but the overall point differential favored Texas High.

In singles, a crucial 9‑7 run helped seal the win. The boys’ singles contributed eight points, while the girls’ singles added seven, combining for a solid 15‑9 total.

Detailed scores

Boys Doubles
1. Bruce/Horton lost 9‑8
2. Wicks/Duke won 8‑5
3. Altenbaumer/Armstrong lost 8‑6
4. Shaw/McGinnis won 8‑2

Girls Doubles
1. Raney/Moss won 8‑1
2. Bruce/Hart won 8‑1
3. Davis/Howe won 8‑5
4. McDaniel/Killett won 8‑5

Boys Singles
1. Elliott Bruce won 8‑3
2. Gabe Horton won 8‑2
3. Homer Wicks won 8‑3
4. Levi Duke lost 8‑4
5. Reece Altenbaumer lost 8‑4
6. Carter Shaw lost 8‑3
7. Lennox Armstrong won 8‑4
8. Sam McGinnis lost 8‑3

Girls Singles
1. Rivers Moss won 8‑2
2. Ella Raney won 8‑1
3. Kamryn Bruce won 9‑8
4. Lucy Howe won 8‑1
5. Presley Hart lost 8‑6
6. Joleigh McDaniel lost 8‑6
7. Stella Davis won 8‑6
8. Jillian Killett lost 9‑8

Coach’s perspective

“This was definitely our toughest match of this fall season,” Texas High tennis coach Toby Watson said after the final point. “Very proud of how these kids competed.” Watson highlighted the resilience shown in both the close doubles losses and the decisive singles victories, noting that the team’s depth allowed them to pull ahead when it mattered most.

Looking ahead

The win positions Texas High JV for continued success as the season progresses. With the district schedule still unfolding, the team will aim to build on the momentum generated in this matchup, focusing on sharpening their doubles chemistry and maintaining the strong singles performances that proved decisive.

Fans and families are encouraged to attend upcoming matches at the Texas High tennis courts, where the community can support the young athletes as they represent the school in future district contests.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.