Western Brown Outlasts Wilmington in Division Tennis Match

Broncos win 3-2 in a close contest on a cold day in Ohio

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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In a tightly-contested SBAAC American Division tennis match, the Western Brown Broncos defeated the Wilmington Hurricane 3-2 on Tuesday in Mount Orab, Ohio. Despite the singles matches not being close on paper, Wilmington coach Steve Reed said most games went to deuce in the close affair.

Why it matters

This early-season divisional matchup could have major implications for the league title race, as Western Brown is seen as a frontrunner. The close result highlights the competitive nature of high school tennis in the region.

The details

The Broncos were able to edge out the Hurricane 3-2 overall, winning the key doubles matches to secure the victory on the cold, brisk day. While the singles scores may not have been close, Wilmington coach Steve Reed noted that most of the individual games went to deuce, indicating how tightly-contested the entire match was.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Western Brown

The Western Brown Broncos high school tennis team.

Wilmington

The Wilmington Hurricane high school tennis team.

Steve Reed

The head coach of the Wilmington Hurricane tennis team.

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What they’re saying

“We felt good about the match because Western Brown might well be in the driver's seat for the league.”

— Steve Reed, Wilmington Head Coach

What’s next

The two teams will meet again later in the season, with the rematch potentially having major implications for the SBAAC American Division title.

The takeaway

This close divisional matchup between Western Brown and Wilmington highlights the competitive nature of high school tennis in the region, with the Broncos narrowly edging out the Hurricane in a tightly-contested 3-2 result.