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Wilmington Today
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Bulldogs hand Hurricane 4-1 loss in WHS tennis opener
Wilmington tennis team falls to Batavia in SBBAAC American Division competition
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:23pm
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The Wilmington tennis team opened its season Tuesday with a 4-1 loss to Batavia in SBBAAC American Division competition. Batavia is now 2-1 on the year and 1-0 in the American Division. Wilmington's lone win came at first doubles where Brennen Zeigler and Toby Alsip were 6-1, 6-2 winners.
Why it matters
This early-season match sets the tone for the rest of the SBBAAC American Division tennis season. Wilmington will need to build on the strong performance from its first doubles team if it hopes to be competitive in the league this year.
The details
In singles play, Wilmington's Stephen Adams, Hunter Holbert, and Giovanni Gonzalez all fell in straight sets to their Batavia opponents. At doubles, Brennen Zeigler and Toby Alsip won handily at first doubles, but Wilmington's second doubles team of Giacomo Tritto and Matti Skamris lost in three sets.
- The match took place on March 31, 2026 at Batavia High School.
The players
Brennen Zeigler
A Wilmington tennis player who, along with his partner Toby Alsip, won at first doubles.
Toby Alsip
A Wilmington tennis player who, along with his partner Brennen Zeigler, won at first doubles.
Stephen Adams
A Wilmington tennis player who lost his singles match.
Hunter Holbert
A Wilmington tennis player who lost his singles match.
Giovanni Gonzalez
A Wilmington tennis player who lost his singles match.
What they’re saying
“'They looked like seniors from the first point and played with poise and confidence. We will need that to be contagious if we will be competitive in the league this season.'”
— Steve Reed, WHS tennis coach
The takeaway
Wilmington's first doubles team showed promise, but the team will need to improve its singles play if it hopes to be competitive in the SBBAAC American Division this season.
