Lady Storm and Colonels Split Tennis Matches

Hopkins County Central and Henderson County high school tennis teams faced off on Tuesday.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:53pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a high school tennis match, with sharp planes of navy, green, and orange intersecting to create a dynamic, abstract composition.The intense rivalry and competitive spirit between the Hopkins County Central and Henderson County high school tennis teams is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration.Henderson Today

The tennis teams from Hopkins County Central and Henderson County split their matches on Tuesday. The Lady Storm defeated the Lady Colonels 5-2, while the Colonels beat the Storm boys' team 6-3.

Why it matters

High school tennis is an important part of the local sports scene, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete and develop their skills. The rivalry between these two schools adds excitement and drama to the matches.

The details

In the girls' matches, the Lady Storm won four of the five singles matches and split the two doubles matches to take the 5-2 team victory. For the boys, Henderson County won four of the six singles matches and two of the three doubles matches to earn the 6-3 team win.

  • The matches took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Lilly Armour

A player for the Lady Storm who won her singles match.

Gracie Patterson

A player for the Lady Storm who won her singles match.

Cohl Hoard

A player for the Colonels who won his singles match and doubles match.

Jayden Broady

A player for the Colonels who won his singles match and doubles match.

Jacob Duncan

A player for the Colonels who won his singles match.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought match, but we're proud of the way our girls competed and came away with the win.”

— Coach Samantha Wilkins, Head Coach, Lady Storm

“Our boys showed a lot of grit and determination to pull out the victory against a tough opponent.”

— Coach Michael Johnson, Head Coach, Colonels

What’s next

The teams will continue their seasons, with the Lady Storm and Colonels scheduled to face off again later in the year.

The takeaway

This split decision between the rival high school tennis teams showcases the competitive spirit and talent on both sides, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the season as they vie for conference and regional titles.