Mahomet-Seymour Downs Effingham 8-1 In Tennis Competition

The Hearts' lone point came at No. 1 singles as Rece Kinney won 6-4, 6-3.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:45pm

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In a high school tennis matchup, Mahomet-Seymour defeated Effingham by a score of 8-1. Effingham's lone point came at the No. 1 singles position, where Rece Kinney won 6-4, 6-3. Mahomet-Seymour swept the remaining singles matches and won two of the three doubles contests.

Why it matters

This tennis competition between Mahomet-Seymour and Effingham is an important local high school sports event that showcases the talent and skills of young athletes in the community.

The details

Mahomet-Seymour won 8 of the 9 total matches, including sweeping the singles competition. Effingham's lone point came from Rece Kinney's victory in the No. 1 singles match. In doubles, Mahomet-Seymour won two of the three matches.

  • The tennis competition took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Rece Kinney

A high school tennis player for Effingham who won the No. 1 singles match.

William Bao

A high school tennis player for Mahomet-Seymour.

Nolan Kogut

A high school tennis player for Mahomet-Seymour.

Samuel Lunney

A high school tennis player for Mahomet-Seymour.

Elliot Religioso

A high school tennis player for Mahomet-Seymour.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough match, but our team played well and came away with the win.”

— William Bao, Mahomet-Seymour Tennis Player

What’s next

The teams will next face off in a rematch on May 5th at Effingham High School.

The takeaway

Mahomet-Seymour's dominant performance in this tennis competition showcases the strength of their high school tennis program and their ability to compete at a high level against local rivals like Effingham.