Mayo Boys Tennis Sweeps Mankato East

The Mayo High School boys tennis team defeated Mankato East 7-0 on Thursday.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:18am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a boys tennis match, with overlapping planes of green, blue, and yellow representing the court, players, and ball in motion.Mayo High School's boys tennis team showcases their depth and skill in a decisive 7-0 sweep over Mankato East.Mankato Today

The Mayo High School boys tennis team dominated Mankato East in a 7-0 sweep on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Mayo's singles players Noah Ryder, Daniel McKie, Gabriel Rider, and Matt Rollins all won their matches in straight sets. In doubles, the Mayo pairings of Al McKie/Michael Teng, Carter Chen/Leif Larson, and Alex Yovchev/Evan Chen also secured victories.

Why it matters

This decisive win for the Mayo boys tennis team showcases their strength and depth as they continue their season. Mankato East put up a tough fight, but Mayo's experienced lineup proved too much for their opponents on the day.

The details

In singles play, Mayo's Noah Ryder defeated Siale (Jace) Drescher-Tonga 6-0, 6-0, while Daniel McKie topped Marshall Sipe 6-0, 6-0. Gabriel Rider and Matt Rollins also won their singles matches in straight sets against Jack Julian and Sidney Shanafelt, respectively. In doubles, the Mayo pairings of Al McKie/Michael Teng, Carter Chen/Leif Larson, and Alex Yovchev/Evan Chen all secured 6-0, 6-0 victories over their Mankato East counterparts.

  • The matches took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Noah Ryder

A singles player for the Mayo High School boys tennis team.

Daniel McKie

A singles player for the Mayo High School boys tennis team.

Gabriel Rider

A singles player for the Mayo High School boys tennis team.

Matt Rollins

A singles player for the Mayo High School boys tennis team.

Al McKie

One half of a doubles pairing for the Mayo High School boys tennis team.

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The takeaway

Mayo's boys tennis team continues to demonstrate their dominance in the region, sweeping Mankato East in a decisive 7-0 victory. The team's depth and experience will be crucial as they look to build on this success and make a strong push in the remainder of the season.