Batavia Bulldogs Defeat Wilmington Hurricane in Tennis Matchup

Bulldogs keep league title hopes alive with 4-1 win over Hurricane

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:35pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a high school tennis match, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and abstract shapes, capturing the dynamic energy of the sport.A cubist interpretation of the high-energy tennis match between the Batavia Bulldogs and Wilmington Hurricane, showcasing the sport's dynamic movement and competitive spirit.Wilmington Today

The Batavia Bulldogs defeated the Wilmington Hurricane 4-1 in a high school tennis matchup on Thursday. The win keeps Batavia's league title hopes alive as they improve to 5-1 in the SBAAC American Division, trailing unbeaten Western Brown who is 6-0. Wilmington falls to 3-4 overall and 2-4 in league play.

Why it matters

This match was part of a virtual tennis festival at Wilmington High School, featuring varsity, junior varsity, and middle school matches across 20 total matches played. The event showcased the growth of tennis programs in the area, with both Batavia and Wilmington taking advantage of USTA programming to add middle school teams.

The details

In the singles matches, Batavia won at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd singles, while Wilmington's lone win came at 1st doubles where Brennen Zeigler and Toby Alsip won in straight sets. The 1st singles and 2nd doubles matches both went to three sets.

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

The players

Batavia Bulldogs

The high school tennis team from Batavia, Ohio, who kept their league title hopes alive with this 4-1 win.

Wilmington Hurricane

The high school tennis team from Wilmington, Ohio, who fell to 3-4 overall and 2-4 in league play with this loss.

Stephen Adams

Wilmington's 1st singles player, who lost his match 3-6, 6-4, 1-6.

Hunter Holbert

Wilmington's 2nd singles player, who lost his match 3-6, 3-6.

Matti Skamris

Wilmington's 3rd singles player, who lost his match 4-6, 4-6.

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What they’re saying

“'They have a solid singles lineup and we just can't seem to get over the hump against them at second doubles. We looked tired … but I am still seeing improvement overall.'”

— Steve Reed, Wilmington Head Coach

“'One point of pride for both Batavia and WHS was that there were three teams in action, featuring 20 matches played. Both Batavia and WHS took advantage of USTA programming to add the middle school programs.'”

— Steve Reed, Wilmington Head Coach

What’s next

The Batavia Bulldogs will look to continue their pursuit of the SBAAC American Division title, while the Wilmington Hurricane will aim to bounce back and improve their league record.

The takeaway

This tennis matchup showcased the growth and development of high school tennis programs in the region, with both Batavia and Wilmington expanding their offerings to include middle school teams. The event provided an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the sport, despite the Bulldogs' victory over the Hurricane.