Henderson County Tennis Dominates Hopkinsville at Home

Lady Colonels win 3 of 4 matches, while boys sweep Hopkinsville Tigers

Mar. 24, 2026 at 9:18am

The Henderson County Colonels tennis teams took advantage of playing on their home courts, winning all but one match against the visiting Hopkinsville Tigers. The Lady Colonels won 3 of 4 singles matches, while the boys swept all 3 singles and doubles contests.

Why it matters

This victory at home continues a strong season for the Henderson County tennis program, which has been a regional powerhouse in recent years. The Colonels' ability to protect their home turf against a tough Hopkinsville squad demonstrates their depth and skill across both the boys' and girls' teams.

The details

In girls' singles, Ashtyn Agnew (HC) defeated Chiani Leak 8-5, while Evelyn Bangart (HHS) beat Abigail Stone 8-1 and Tori Morris (HC) topped Courtney Scott 8-1. In doubles, Gabby Melvin and Irah Plummer (HC) took down Leak and Bangart 8-4. On the boys' side, Jaxton Duncan (HC) shut out Aiden Riley 8-0 and Jace Evans (HC) defeated Jesus Tomas 8-0 in singles. The Colonels' Caden Jenkins and Carson Troxel also won the doubles match 8-0 over Riley and Tomas.

  • The match took place on March 23, 2026.

The players

Ashtyn Agnew

A player on the Henderson County girls' tennis team.

Evelyn Bangart

A player on the Hopkinsville girls' tennis team.

Tori Morris

A player on the Henderson County girls' tennis team.

Gabby Melvin

A player on the Henderson County girls' tennis team.

Irah Plummer

A player on the Henderson County girls' tennis team.

Jaxton Duncan

A player on the Henderson County boys' tennis team.

Jace Evans

A player on the Henderson County boys' tennis team.

Caden Jenkins

A player on the Henderson County boys' tennis team.

Carson Troxel

A player on the Henderson County boys' tennis team.

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The takeaway

The Henderson County tennis teams demonstrated their home court advantage, sweeping the Hopkinsville Tigers in convincing fashion. This victory highlights the depth and skill of the Colonels' program, which has established itself as a regional powerhouse in recent years.