Three Forks tennis team wins big at home invite

Belgrade's squad drops matches in season-opening road trip

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:00am

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The Three Forks high school tennis team won four matches at their home invitational tournament, despite being shorthanded, while Belgrade's squad dropped matches in their season-opening road trip to Billings.

Why it matters

The early-season results highlight the contrasting fortunes of the two local tennis programs, with Three Forks' community-backed squad showing strength despite roster challenges, while Belgrade's team struggled on the road to start their campaign.

The details

Three Forks hosted an invitational tournament at the Anderson Tennis Courts in the Belgrade Youth Sports Complex, where their shorthanded team managed to win four matches. Meanwhile, Belgrade's tennis squad was on the road for their season opener in Billings, where they dropped their matches.

  • The Three Forks invitational tournament took place on April 12, 2026.
  • Belgrade's season-opening road trip to Billings also occurred on April 12, 2026.

The players

Three Forks High School Tennis Team

The high school tennis team from Three Forks, a small town near Belgrade, Montana, that managed to win four matches at their home invitational tournament despite being shorthanded.

Belgrade High School Tennis Team

The high school tennis squad from Belgrade, Montana, that struggled in their season-opening road trip to Billings, dropping their matches.

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The takeaway

The contrasting results between the Three Forks and Belgrade tennis teams to start the season highlight the importance of community support and player development for high school sports programs, especially in smaller towns where resources can be limited.