Alief Elsik repeats as Sunseri tennis champions

Houston school dominates St. John's in tournament final

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:50am

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The Alief Elsik High School boys tennis team defended its title at the annual Peter Andrew Sunseri Memorial Team Tennis Tournament, defeating Houston St. John's 9-0 in the championship match on Thursday.

Why it matters

The Sunseri tournament is a prestigious annual high school tennis event in the Houston area, and Elsik's repeat victory cements the school's status as a local powerhouse in the sport.

The details

Elsik, which won the tournament title in 2025 as well, swept all nine matches against St. John's, including singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. The Elsik squad dominated the competition throughout the two-day event, showcasing their depth and talent across multiple events.

  • The Sunseri Memorial Tournament took place on March 27-28, 2026.
  • Elsik won the tournament championship on March 28, 2026.

The players

Alief Elsik High School

A public high school located in Alief, Texas, known for its strong athletics programs, including a perennially competitive boys tennis team.

Houston St. John's School

A private college preparatory school in Houston, Texas, with a boys tennis program that reached the tournament final.

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What they’re saying

“Our players really came together as a team this year and put in the hard work to defend our title. We're proud of their accomplishment and look forward to building on this success.”

— Jamal Rashid, Head Coach, Alief Elsik High School Tennis

What’s next

Elsik will look to continue its dominance in the sport as it prepares for the upcoming state tennis championships later this spring.

The takeaway

Alief Elsik's repeat victory at the prestigious Sunseri tennis tournament demonstrates the school's consistent excellence in high school boys tennis, solidifying its status as a local powerhouse in the sport.