Caldwell Tennis Teams Sweep Lyon County

Both the boys' and girls' teams pick up decisive wins in makeup matches.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:59am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a high school tennis match, with fragmented shapes and planes of bright green, yellow, and black representing the tennis court, balls, and players.Caldwell's tennis teams display their regional dominance with a decisive sweep of crosstown rival Lyon County.Hopkinsville Today

The Caldwell County high school tennis teams dominated their matches against Lyon County on Thursday, with the boys' team sweeping all six singles and doubles contests and the girls' team winning eight of nine matches.

Why it matters

This victory showcases the strength and depth of Caldwell's tennis programs, which have consistently performed well in the region. The results also set up interesting matchups against other top teams in the area as the season continues.

The details

In the boys' competition, Caldwell won all four singles matches and both doubles matches. Noah Bailey, Ben Menser, Declan Miller, and Charlie Conger all won their singles contests, while the teams of Bailey/Menser and Miller/Conger were victorious in doubles. On the girls' side, Caldwell won five of the six singles matches and two of the three doubles matches, led by strong performances from Ella Johnson, Troy Freeman, and Meleah Greenfield.

  • The matches were makeup contests held on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Caldwell will next play University Heights Academy on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • Lyon County will face Heritage Christian Academy on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Noah Bailey

A member of the Caldwell County boys' tennis team who defeated Jase Riley 8-1 in singles.

Ben Menser

A member of the Caldwell County boys' tennis team who defeated Sebastian Vellanuva 8-4 in singles.

Ella Johnson

A member of the Caldwell County girls' tennis team who defeated Ashley Cook 6-1, 6-0 in singles.

Troy Freeman

A member of the Caldwell County girls' tennis team who defeated Bridgett Elsworth 8-2 in singles.

Meleah Greenfield

A member of the Caldwell County girls' tennis team who defeated Becca Neighbors 8-0 in singles.

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What they’re saying

“Our teams really came out focused and ready to play today. I'm proud of the way they competed and represented our school.”

— Coach Sarah Thompson, Caldwell County Tennis Coach

What’s next

Caldwell County will look to continue their strong play when they face off against University Heights Academy on Monday, April 14th. Lyon County will also be in action that same day, taking on Heritage Christian Academy.

The takeaway

Caldwell's tennis programs have established themselves as regional powers, sweeping their crosstown rivals Lyon County in convincing fashion. This victory sets the stage for more high-stakes matchups as the season progresses, with both the boys' and girls' teams proving they have the talent and depth to compete with the best teams in the area.