Belle Vernon's Henson, North Allegheny's Sircar Repeat as WPIAL Tennis Champions

Henson and Sircar defend their singles titles, while Quaker Valley's Meagher and North Allegheny's Kaufman finish as runners-up

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:05am

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Max Henson of Belle Vernon and Advaita Sircar of North Allegheny successfully defended their WPIAL boys tennis singles championships on Thursday. Henson defeated Quaker Valley's Will Meagher in straight sets, while Sircar topped his North Allegheny teammate Evan Kaufman for the Class 3A title. The victories secure Henson and Sircar's spots in the upcoming PIAA state tournament.

Why it matters

The WPIAL boys tennis championships are a highly anticipated annual event, showcasing the top high school talent in western Pennsylvania. Henson and Sircar's repeat victories demonstrate their continued dominance in the region and set them up as favorites to contend for state titles next month.

The details

Henson, a senior headed to Cleveland State, cruised through his matches, winning 10-0 in the quarterfinals and then defeating North Catholic's Justin Garvey, the No. 4 seed, 6-1, 6-3 in the semifinals. In the finals, Henson topped Meagher, a Quaker Valley junior, 6-0, 6-2. Sircar, the top seed and a Naval Academy commit, lost just one point in his first three matches before defeating his North Allegheny teammate Kaufman, a senior bound for Case Western Reserve, 6-2, 6-1 in the Class 3A final.

  • The WPIAL boys tennis championships were held on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • Henson won the WPIAL singles title in 2025 and is now defending his championship.
  • Sircar won the WPIAL singles title in 2024 and is now reclaiming the championship after finishing runner-up in 2025.

The players

Max Henson

A senior at Belle Vernon High School who is committed to play tennis at Cleveland State University. Henson is the defending WPIAL boys singles champion.

Will Meagher

A junior at Quaker Valley High School who reached the WPIAL boys singles final after losing in the quarterfinals as the No. 6 seed the previous year.

Advaita Sircar

A junior at North Allegheny High School and the top seed who is committed to play tennis at the Naval Academy. Sircar won the WPIAL boys singles title in 2024 and is now reclaiming the championship after finishing runner-up in 2025.

Evan Kaufman

A senior at North Allegheny High School who is committed to play tennis at Case Western Reserve University. Kaufman reached the WPIAL boys singles final as the No. 6 seed after missing last year's tournament due to a torn labrum.

Justin Garvey

A senior at North Catholic High School who reached the WPIAL boys singles semifinals, securing a spot in the PIAA state tournament.

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What they’re saying

“This feels twice as good. I was looking forward to going after it again. There wasn't any pressure. High school tennis is fun. I just go out there and play my game.”

— Max Henson, Belle Vernon Senior

“Max is a great player. His serves are amazing. I felt I could've gotten a few more games against him. I think it was a little closer than the final score would let on.”

— Will Meagher, Quaker Valley Junior

“It feels amazing to have had the chance to come back and win another one. Last year's loss was heartbreaking. Now, I am so pumped up. I am ready for states.”

— Advaita Sircar, North Allegheny Junior

“(Advaita) and I have played a ton, so we are so familiar with each other. But I knew it was going to be a hard match. I didn't execute perfectly, and he played so well. That is why he came out on top. But I am so grateful to get back and compete for a spot at states. My shoulder feels great.”

— Evan Kaufman, North Allegheny Senior

What’s next

Henson and Sircar will now turn their focus to the PIAA state tournament, which is scheduled for next month in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Both players will be looking to capture state titles after finishing as runners-up in previous years.

The takeaway

The WPIAL boys tennis championships showcased the continued dominance of Max Henson and Advaita Sircar, who have established themselves as the top players in western Pennsylvania. Their repeat victories cement their status as favorites heading into the PIAA state tournament, where they will look to cap off their high school careers with state titles.