Baker Boys Tennis Team Ties for Second at Madras Tournament

The Bulldogs had strong showings in doubles and singles events at the White Buffalo Invitational.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:05pm

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The Baker boys tennis team tied for second place at the White Buffalo Invitational tournament held at Madras High School on April 4, 2026. The tournament featured singles and doubles matches, with Baker's No. 2 doubles team of Weston Burton and Jacob Burton finishing in first place. The Bulldogs' No. 1 doubles team of Theo Pepera and Gabe Schwartz came in second, while Hasen Hellberg and Zayne Hills placed fourth in the No. 1 and No. 2 singles events, respectively.

Why it matters

This tournament result showcases the strength and depth of Baker's boys tennis program, as they were able to compete successfully against several other schools in both singles and doubles competitions. The Bulldogs' performance highlights their potential for a strong season and the possibility of qualifying for state-level tournaments.

The details

The White Buffalo Invitational tournament featured four categories: No. 1 and No. 2 singles players, and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams from each school. Players and teams competed in 7-game matches against their counterparts, with the winners determined by the total number of games won. Baker tied for second place in the team standings with 119 games, behind Henley's 153 games. Other participating schools included The Dalles, Stayton, Estacada, Hidden Valley, Madras, and Vale.

  • The tournament was held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The players

Weston Burton

Member of Baker's No. 2 doubles team, which finished in first place.

Jacob Burton

Member of Baker's No. 2 doubles team, which finished in first place.

Theo Pepera

Member of Baker's No. 1 doubles team, which finished in second place.

Gabe Schwartz

Member of Baker's No. 1 doubles team, which finished in second place.

Hasen Hellberg

Baker's No. 1 singles player, who finished in fourth place.

Zayne Hills

Baker's No. 2 singles player, who finished in fourth place.

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What’s next

The Bulldogs will look to build on their strong tournament performance as they continue their regular season schedule, with the goal of qualifying for state-level competitions later in the year.

The takeaway

Baker's boys tennis team demonstrated its depth and versatility by tying for second place at the White Buffalo Invitational tournament, with standout performances in both singles and doubles events. This result suggests the Bulldogs have the potential to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season.