MCS, MCA, Trinity get early wins at TAPPS tennis championships

Midland Christian, Trinity and Midland Classical all had players win matches during the TAPPS State Tennis Championships.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a high school tennis match, with overlapping planes of blue, green, and yellow representing the dynamic movements and energy of the sport.The TAPPS State Tennis Championships showcase the dynamic talent and competitive spirit of high school tennis players across Texas.Midland Today

Several Midland-area high school tennis teams and players had success at the TAPPS State Tennis Championships held in Waco on Monday. Trinity's Ava Overby and Enqi Zhang won their first-round matches in girls singles, while the Midland Christian girls doubles team of Addison Jacobs and Kenna Vandergrift and the Midland Classical boys doubles team of Roman Pederson and Deacon Jones also won their opening matches. However, most of the other Midland-area qualifiers suffered first-round defeats.

Why it matters

The TAPPS State Tennis Championships represent the culmination of the high school tennis season for private and parochial schools in Texas. Strong performances by Midland-area teams and players at this event showcase the talent and competitiveness of the local tennis programs.

The details

In the TAPPS 4A tournament, Trinity's Ava Overby beat Pasadena First Baptist Christian Academy's Adelyn Stewart 6-2, and Trinity's Enqi Zhang defeated Carrollton Prince of Peace Christian's Maddie Hostetter 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) in the first round of girls singles. In the TAPPS 5A tournament, the Midland Christian girls doubles team of Addison Jacobs and Kenna Vandergrift beat Sugar Land Logos Prep's Hope Blazek and Abby Ivey 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 in the first round of girls doubles. In the TAPPS 4A boys doubles tournament, the Midland Classical team of Roman Pederson and Deacon Jones defeated Plano John Paul II Catholic's Samuel Widhelm and Konner Turner 6-1, 6-1 in the first round.

  • The TAPPS State Tennis Championships were held on Monday, April 13, 2026 in Waco, Texas.

The players

Ava Overby

A tennis player for Trinity High School who won her first-round match in girls singles at the TAPPS 4A State Tennis Championships.

Enqi Zhang

A tennis player for Trinity High School who won her first-round match in girls singles at the TAPPS 4A State Tennis Championships.

Addison Jacobs

A member of the Midland Christian girls doubles team that won their first-round match at the TAPPS 5A State Tennis Championships.

Kenna Vandergrift

A member of the Midland Christian girls doubles team that won their first-round match at the TAPPS 5A State Tennis Championships.

Roman Pederson

A member of the Midland Classical boys doubles team that won their first-round match at the TAPPS 4A State Tennis Championships.

Deacon Jones

A member of the Midland Classical boys doubles team that won their first-round match at the TAPPS 4A State Tennis Championships.

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What they’re saying

“'What an unbelievable successful year these tennis Chargers have had, and qualifying and competing at state was tremendous, especially for the three seniors. All players competed honorably and with a lot of heart, and represented Trinity School proudly.'”

— Janneke Garos, Trinity tennis coach

The takeaway

The strong performances by Midland-area high school tennis players at the TAPPS State Tennis Championships demonstrate the depth and competitiveness of the local tennis programs. Despite some early round losses, the wins by Trinity, Midland Christian, and Midland Classical players show the talent and potential of these teams to make deep runs in future state tournaments.