Alton High Tennis Invitational Honors Coach Robert Logan, 10 Years After His Passing

The annual Robert Logan Doubles Tournament returns to the courts this Saturday after last year's rainout.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:54pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive energy of a high school tennis tournament, with overlapping geometric shapes and planes in vibrant colors representing the sport's intensity.The annual Robert Logan Doubles Invitational celebrates the life and legacy of the former Alton High tennis coach through a competitive and meaningful tournament that brings the community together.Alton Today

Alton High School will host the Robert Logan Doubles Tennis Invitational this Saturday, celebrating the life and legacy of the late Robert Logan, who served as the boys and girls tennis coach at AHS before passing away from cancer in 2016 at the age of 30. The tournament, which features 12 teams from Illinois and Missouri, was rained out last year but is set to go on this weekend with partly sunny skies forecasted.

Why it matters

The Robert Logan Invitational is a way for the Alton tennis community to honor their beloved former coach, who left a lasting impact on the program and the players he mentored. The tournament has grown in stature over the years, now featuring many of the top high school tennis teams in the region, making it a competitive and meaningful event.

The details

The tournament will take place at multiple sites, including Lewis and Clark Community College, Alton High School, and the Simpson Tennis Center at Gordon Moore Park. No. 1 doubles matches will be held at Alton High, No. 2 doubles at LCCC, and No. 3 and No. 4 doubles at the park. The 12-team field includes several state qualifier squads, such as Chatham Glenwood, O'Fallon, University High, and Teutopolis, which won the event two years ago.

  • The Robert Logan Doubles Invitational is set for Saturday, April 17, 2026.
  • The tournament was rained out last year in 2025.

The players

Robert Logan

The former boys and girls tennis coach at Alton High School who passed away in 2016 at the age of 30 after a battle with cancer. The annual tournament is named in his honor.

Jesse Macias

The current Alton High School tennis coach who worked alongside Robert Logan for seven years and considers him a close friend and mentor.

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What they’re saying

“This tournament was rained out last year, so that was disappointing. We always have some great teams and we want to celebrate Robert every chance that we get. He passed away 10 years ago this year. Really, it's hard to believe, but his spirit is still alive in our program and the community.”

— Jesse Macias, Alton High School Tennis Coach

“It was really hard the first few years. Robert and I coached together for seven years. When you work year-round, you spend a lot of quality time together. The kids loved having him around and it was like a family. He was a special coach and person. He's our guardian over our tennis community.”

— Jesse Macias, Alton High School Tennis Coach

What’s next

The Alton High School tennis team will host dual matches against Rockton and University High on Friday at 1 p.m. as a warm-up for the Robert Logan Doubles Invitational on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Robert Logan Doubles Invitational has become an annual tradition for the Alton tennis community, allowing them to honor the memory and legacy of their beloved former coach who left this world far too soon. Even 10 years after his passing, Robert Logan's spirit lives on through the tournament that bears his name and the players and coaches he inspired.