Albert Lea Boys' Tennis Team Battles in Home Opener

The Tigers fell to New Ulm in their first home match of the season.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:03pm

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The Albert Lea boys' tennis team hosted New Ulm in their home opener on Tuesday, with the visitors coming away with a 7-0 victory. Despite the loss, the Tigers had some strong individual performances, including close matches at No. 4 singles and No. 2 doubles.

Why it matters

The home opener is an important early-season test for the Albert Lea boys' tennis team as they look to build momentum and improve throughout the year. While the final score didn't go their way, the Tigers showed fight and competitiveness that should serve them well moving forward.

The details

Sophomore Abe Isaacson had a close match at No. 4 singles, losing the first set before ultimately falling in the second. The No. 2 doubles team of seniors Levi Monson and Chase Schmidt made an impressive comeback in their second set, but also came up short. Juniors Logan Zierdan and Axel Erickson at No. 3 doubles also held the lead for a stretch before losing their match.

  • The home opener took place on Tuesday, April 3, 2026.
  • The Tigers' next match is scheduled for April 7, 2026 at home against Rochester Century.

The players

Abe Isaacson

A sophomore on the Albert Lea boys' tennis team who played well at No. 4 singles.

Levi Monson

A senior on the Albert Lea boys' tennis team who teamed up with Chase Schmidt at No. 2 doubles.

Chase Schmidt

A senior on the Albert Lea boys' tennis team who teamed up with Levi Monson at No. 2 doubles.

Logan Zierdan

A junior on the Albert Lea boys' tennis team who played at No. 3 doubles with Axel Erickson.

Axel Erickson

A junior on the Albert Lea boys' tennis team who played at No. 3 doubles with Logan Zierdan.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to have a few days of practice to regroup and focus on our weaknesses, in order to gear up for our next match, April 7 at home against Rochester Century.”

— Therese Netzer, Coach

What’s next

The Albert Lea boys' tennis team will host Rochester Century on April 7, 2026 as they look to bounce back from the home-opening loss.

The takeaway

While the final score didn't go their way, the Albert Lea boys' tennis team showed fight and competitiveness in their home opener against New Ulm. The Tigers will use the next few days of practice to address their weaknesses and prepare for their next match, as they aim to build momentum as the season progresses.