Blue Dukes and Railroaders Claim Team Titles
MADISON, WI – Whitefish Bay and Altoona claimed the team titles on Championship Saturday at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
DIVISION 1
Whitefish Bay capped an impressive postseason run Saturday by claiming the WIAA Division 1 Boys Tennis Team State Championship, defeating Middleton 5-2 in the title match at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
The top-seeded Blue Dukes opened the tournament with an 8-1 quarterfinal victory over Hudson on Friday before advancing to the championship with a 5-4 semifinal win over Marquette on Saturday morning.
Whitefish Bay then delivered its strongest performance of the tournament when the championship was on the line, pulling away from second-seeded Middleton for the 5-2 victory and the Division 1 state title.
DIVISION 2
Altoona captured the WIAA Division 2 Boys Tennis Team State Championship on Saturday, defeating Edgewood 5-2 in the title match at Nielsen Tennis Stadium.
The second-seeded Railroaders earned their spot in the championship by defeating third-seeded Kohler 5-2 in the semifinals earlier in the day. Altoona showcased its depth throughout the lineup, securing the victory and advancing to the state final.
Waiting in the championship match was fourth-seeded Edgewood, which had knocked off top-seeded Shorewood 5-2 in the other semifinal. But Altoona would not be denied, matching Edgewood point for point before pulling away for a 5-2 victory and the Division 2 state title.
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