Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons Tennis Team Takes Second at Border Bash

The Maroons narrowly missed winning the annual high school tennis tournament hosted by South Warren.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:36am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a high school tennis match, with the players and court broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant blue, green, and yellow hues.The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons' runner-up finish at the Border Bash tournament showcases the growing strength of high school tennis in the region.Madisonville Today

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team had a strong showing at the annual Border Bash tournament in Bowling Green, Kentucky, finishing in second place as a team. The Maroons were just one point behind the tournament champions, Nashville's Green Hill Academy.

Why it matters

The Border Bash is a prestigious high school tennis tournament that attracts top talent from across the region. The Maroons' runner-up finish demonstrates the strength of their program and highlights the growing tennis scene in the Madisonville area.

The details

In individual results, Caleb Tagg and Nick Burns both placed third in their respective singles events. The doubles team of Ethan Larkins and Jaden Heath won their bracket, while Noah Mays and Eli Pinkerton took third place.

  • The Border Bash tournament was held on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Caleb Tagg

A member of the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team who placed third in his singles event at the Border Bash tournament.

Nick Burns

A member of the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team who placed third in his singles event at the Border Bash tournament.

Ethan Larkins

One half of the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons doubles team that won their bracket at the Border Bash tournament.

Jaden Heath

One half of the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons doubles team that won their bracket at the Border Bash tournament.

Noah Mays

One half of the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons doubles team that placed third at the Border Bash tournament.

Eli Pinkerton

One half of the Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons doubles team that placed third at the Border Bash tournament.

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The takeaway

The Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons tennis team's strong performance at the Border Bash tournament showcases the growing strength of the program and the rising talent in the local high school tennis scene.