10/07/2025
Choctaw Tennis is putting in work this fall
Choctaw YellowJackets serve up 1st Place at the Edmond Santa Fe Fall Tennis Tournament
(By Tracee Mathis)
The Choctaw boys tennis team, led by Coach Lenny Wagner, delivered a strong performance to finish first overall at the Edmond Santa Fe Fall Varsity Tournament. With determined play across both singles and doubles, the YellowJackets proved their depth and grit on the courts.
At 1 Singles, junior Carter Mathis battled through a tough draw. Mathis opened with a win over Deer Creek (3-3), fell to Elk City (0-1), but rebounded with a crucial victory over Mustang (2-1) to secure third place.
In 2 Singles, junior Brennan Hollenbeck fought through three tight matches. He earned a win over Deer Creek (2-3), dropped a hard-fought battle to Casia Hall (3-5), and then bounced back to defeat Elk City (2-1), also clinching third place for Choctaw.
The 1 Doubles team of juniors Hayden Webster and Austin Hollenbeck dominated their bracket, posting a sweep over Casia Hall (0-0), then taking down Edmond Santa Fe (2-4), before defeating Piedmont (2-2) to capture the 1st place championship.
In 2 Doubles, Choctaw faced a tough road. After an opening loss to Deer Creek, the pair rebounded with a decisive win over Casia Hall (4-0) before falling to Edmond Santa Fe in the consolation round.
With strong finishes across the board, the YellowJackets’ consistency and competitive fire secured the team championship, marking a major highlight early in their fall season.
Coach Lenny Wagner praised his team’s effort, saying:
“Our boys showed a lot of fight today. We had some tough matches, but they dug deep and found ways to win. I’m proud of how they supported each other and competed as a team. This first-place finish is a great start to our season.”
Choctaw Girls Tennis Places Fourth at Mustang Varsity Tennis Tournament
The Choctaw High School girls’ varsity tennis team turned in a strong showing at the Mustang High School Varsity Tournament on Monday, finishing fourth overall in team standings against a competitive field.
At No. 1 Singles, junior Grace Mathis opened with a 3–1 win over Mustang before falling to Edmond North and Deer Creek to claim fourth place individually.
At No. 2 Singles, sophomore Jenna Gill battled her way to an impressive second-place finish, defeating Sapulpa and Deer Creek before dropping her final match to Edmond North.
In No. 1 Doubles, Analeigh Yacko and Ainsley Collier rebounded from an opening loss to Westmoore by defeating Sapulpa and then topping Anadarko to capture the consolation championship.
The No. 2 Doubles team of Maddie Ritter and Josey Crosby defeated Anadarko in their opener but fell to Westmoore. The pair later withdrew, finishing fourth behind Deer Creek.
Coach Keith Snyder praised the team’s effort and depth, noting the solid performances across all positions as Choctaw continues to build momentum this fall season.
Choctaw Boys Battle Hard at Yukon Fall Invitational
The Choctaw boys’ tennis team turned in a gritty performance at the Yukon Fall Invitational on Saturday, with players showing determination and resilience against some of the state’s toughest programs.
Carter Mathis, competing at No. 1 Singles, opened the day with a tough 3–6, 2–6 loss to Edmond Santa Fe. He quickly rebounded with a strong 6–3, 6–2 victory over Mustang before battling Carl Albert’s Carter Reese in a hard-fought consolation final. Mathis prevailed 6–2, 6–2 to secure the consolation championship.
At No. 2 Singles, Brennan Hollenbeck stepped up in a big way. Despite an early 0–6, 2–6 loss to Owasso, he came back to dominate Stillwater 6–0, 6–0. In the consolation round, Hollenbeck defeated Edmond Santa Fe to claim the consolation title.
In doubles action, Austin Hollenbeck and Hayden Webster represented Choctaw at the top spot. The pair opened with a 6–1, 6–2 win over Carl Albert, before falling to a talented Stillwater squad 0–6, 5–7. In the third-place match, they battled Edmond Santa Fe but ultimately finished in 4th place.
Newcomers Noah Christianson and Timmy Roberts made their varsity debut at No. 2 Doubles, showing strong promise. After dropping their first match to Mustang 3–6, 3–6, they bounced back to defeat Carl Albert 6–1, 6–4. Their final contest against Owasso turned into a marathon: the duo won the opening set 6–4, fell 0–6 in the second, and narrowly dropped the deciding super tiebreak 9–11 to place 6th overall.
Head Coach Lenny Wagner praised his squad’s effort across the board.
“We faced some outstanding competition today, but our players fought hard in every match,” Wagner said. “I’m proud of how we responded, especially with new faces stepping up in big moments. This tournament gave us a lot to build on moving forward.”