Alexander's Mauro Tiburcio claims first District 30-6A boys singles title

Tiburcio defeats rival Edward Sanchez 6-1, 6-1 in the championship match

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:40pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a tennis match, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and abstracted shapes, conveying the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the sport.Tiburcio's district title victory caps an impressive senior season and a chance to compete at the regional level.Laredo Today

Alexander senior Mauro Tiburcio defeated United's Edward Sanchez 6-1, 6-1 to win the District 30-6A boys singles title, his first district championship. Tiburcio, who had cramps that prevented him from competing for the title last year, claimed the victory over his familiar foe Sanchez, whom he has faced in several tournament finals.

Why it matters

Tiburcio's district title caps an impressive senior campaign that has included singles titles at several major tournaments. The victory is especially meaningful as it marks the culmination of his high school tennis career and qualifies him for the upcoming regional tournament.

The details

In the district final match, Tiburcio dominated Sanchez, his longtime rival, winning in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. The two players are familiar with each other's playing styles, having faced off multiple times in tournament finals, including just the previous weekend at the UISD Spring Invitational.

  • Tiburcio watched from the sidelines last year as cramps prevented him from competing for the district title.
  • The District 30-6A tennis tournament took place on March 27-28, 2026 at TAMIU's tennis complex.

The players

Mauro Tiburcio

A senior at Alexander High School who claimed his first District 30-6A boys singles title with a dominant 6-1, 6-1 victory over his rival Edward Sanchez.

Edward Sanchez

A tennis player from United High School who has faced off against Tiburcio in several tournament finals, including the recent District 30-6A championship match.

Eddie Cuellar

The head coach of the Alexander High School tennis team, who praised Tiburcio's consistent performance and improvement throughout the season.

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What they’re saying

“When you're playing a final, you prefer someone you know and someone you've played before. It kind of makes it more interesting. You both know each other's playstyle, so it makes it more fun and competitive at the same time.”

— Mauro Tiburcio, Alexander High School senior

“That's what makes this a little more special, especially since it's the last one. It makes it extra special. I've been thinking about going to regionals since I joined the team my sophomore year. It just hadn't happened. Finally making it to the end feels really good.”

— Mauro Tiburcio, Alexander High School senior

“He didn't finish last year. That carried over. I've seen him improve throughout the season. We wanted him to do well and finish on top as the district champ. I'm really proud of him.”

— Eddie Cuellar, Alexander High School tennis coach

What’s next

Tiburcio, as the District 30-6A boys singles champion, will advance to the regional tournament in San Antonio in the coming weeks, where he will face a second-place finisher from another district.

The takeaway

Tiburcio's district title victory caps an impressive senior season and marks the culmination of his high school tennis career. His determination to finish what he started last year, combined with his consistent performance throughout the season, has paid off with his first district championship and a chance to compete at the regional level.