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UHA Boys Tennis Sweeps Union County, Lady Blazers Split
University Heights Blazers tennis teams compete against Union County Braves at Ruff Park
Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:43pm
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The University Heights Blazers tennis teams hosted the Union County Braves at Ruff Park in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The boys team swept the Braves, winning all six of their matches, while the Lady Blazers split the matches with the Lady Braves 3-3.
Why it matters
This match-up between the two local high school tennis teams showcases the talent and competitiveness of the players, as well as the ongoing rivalry between the two schools' athletic programs.
The details
In singles play, the UHA boys team won all four of their matches, with Stephen Whitecotton, Teerth Shah, Trent Simmons, and Jack Conrad all defeating their Union County opponents. In doubles, the Blazers pairs of Paxton Aldridge/Brad Simmons and Whitecotton/Shah also won their matches. For the Lady Blazers, Allie Sandler, Brooklyn Chestnut, and Callie Loden won their singles matches, while Paxton Morgan, Juliana Jackson, and Mei Kawamoto won for Union County.
- The match took place on April 1, 2026 at Ruff Park in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
The players
University Heights Blazers
The high school tennis team representing University Heights Academy in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Union County Braves
The high school tennis team representing Union County High School in Morganfield, Kentucky.
Stephen Whitecotton
A player on the University Heights Blazers boys tennis team who won his singles match.
Teerth Shah
A player on the University Heights Blazers boys tennis team who won his singles match.
Allie Sandler
A player on the University Heights Blazers girls tennis team who won her singles match.
What they’re saying
“It was a great team effort by our boys today. They came out focused and executed their game plans well to get the sweep.”
— Stephen Whitecotton, University Heights Blazers Boys Tennis Player
“We knew it would be a tough match against a strong Union County team, but our girls really battled and I'm proud of how they competed.”
— Allie Sandler, University Heights Blazers Girls Tennis Player
What’s next
The University Heights Blazers and Union County Braves will face off again later in the season as they continue their rivalry and compete for regional and state tennis titles.
The takeaway
This match showcased the depth and talent of both the University Heights and Union County high school tennis programs, with the Blazers boys team dominating and the girls team splitting a close match. The rivalry between these two schools will surely continue to produce exciting and competitive tennis action throughout the season.
