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Baker City Today
By the People, for the People
Baker Tennis Teams Brave Cold, Wind, and Snow at Vale
Bulldogs sweep boys doubles and win 3 of 4 girls singles matches despite challenging weather conditions.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:58pm
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The Baker High School tennis teams battled the elements as well as their opponents in a match against Vale, showcasing their resilience and adaptability.Baker City TodayThe Baker High School tennis teams faced more than just their opponents on the court during a match against Vale on Thursday, April 16. Battling cold winds and even snow showers, the Bulldogs managed to sweep three boys doubles matches and win three of four girls singles matches despite the less-than-ideal playing conditions.
Why it matters
High school sports teams often have to adapt to unpredictable weather, especially in regions with volatile spring climates. The ability of the Baker tennis players to overcome the challenging elements and still perform well showcases their resilience and commitment to their sport.
The details
In the boys varsity singles matches, Baker's Hasen Hellberg and Zayne Hills both lost their matches. However, the Bulldogs swept the boys doubles events, with the teams of Theo Pepera/Gabe Schwartz, Weston Burton/Jacob Burton, and Rylan Jacobs/Max Jacoby all picking up wins. On the girls side, Liz Timm and Madison Sullivan each won their singles matches for Baker, while the doubles teams struggled in the cold and wind.
- The tennis match took place on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The players
Hasen Hellberg
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis team.
Zayne Hills
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis team.
Theo Pepera
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis doubles team.
Gabe Schwartz
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis doubles team.
Weston Burton
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis doubles team.
Jacob Burton
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis doubles team.
Rylan Jacobs
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis doubles team.
Max Jacoby
A member of the Baker High School boys tennis doubles team.
Liz Timm
A member of the Baker High School girls tennis team.
Madison Sullivan
A member of the Baker High School girls tennis team.
The takeaway
The Baker High School tennis teams demonstrated their resilience and adaptability by overcoming challenging weather conditions to compete at a high level against their opponents from Vale. Their ability to focus on the sport despite the cold, wind, and snow is a testament to their dedication and teamwork.
