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Belle Vernon Today
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Belle Vernon's Henson advances to WPIAL tennis finals
Senior Max Henson is seeking his second straight Class 2A championship.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:13pm
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A WPIAL tennis championship match is deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of high school sports.Belle Vernon TodayMax Henson, the No. 1 seed and a senior at Belle Vernon High School, has advanced to the WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Championship finals. Henson received a bye to the quarterfinals after his opponent, Alex Weber of North Catholic, withdrew from the tournament.
Why it matters
Henson is the defending WPIAL Class 2A champion and is looking to repeat as the top player in the region. His success highlights the strength of the Belle Vernon tennis program and the competitiveness of high school sports in western Pennsylvania.
The details
Henson, who has committed to continue his academic and tennis careers at Cleveland State University, is the top seed in the WPIAL Class 2A tournament. He received a bye to the quarterfinals after Weber, a player from North Catholic, withdrew from the competition.
- The WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Championship finals will take place on April 12, 2026.
The players
Max Henson
A senior at Belle Vernon High School and the No. 1 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Championship. Henson is the defending champion and has committed to continue his academic and tennis careers at Cleveland State University.
Alex Weber
A player from North Catholic High School who withdrew from the WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Championship, allowing Henson to receive a bye to the quarterfinals.
What’s next
Henson will compete in the WPIAL Class 2A Boys Tennis Championship finals on April 12, 2026, where he will seek to defend his title.
The takeaway
Henson's continued success in the WPIAL tournament highlights the strength of the Belle Vernon tennis program and the competitive nature of high school sports in western Pennsylvania.
