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Section 1 Tennis Dominance Continues, Denying Others State Titles
31 Oct
Summary
- Section 1 teams consistently block Section 4 schools from state tennis finals.
- Horace Greeley advanced to the Final Four after defeating Ithaca.
- Oneida secured a Final Four spot by beating Chenango Forks in quarterfinals.
Section 1 has once again asserted its dominance in New York high school girls' tennis, continuing a winning streak that began in 2021. For the fifth consecutive year, Section 1 teams have prevented Section 4 schools from competing in the state semifinals, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This year, Ithaca and Chenango Forks aimed to break through this barrier.
In Division 1, Ithaca faced Horace Greeley on October 30th. Despite Ithaca's previous appearances, Horace Greeley, with a notable state title in 2024 and a runner-up finish in 2025, emerged victorious. Horace Greeley advanced to the state Final Four, where they will compete against Cazenovia on November 6.
In Division 2, Chenango Forks met Oneida in the quarterfinals. Oneida, a consistent tournament participant with multiple semifinal appearances, defeated Chenango Forks. Oneida will now head to their fourth state Final Four appearance, scheduled to play Honeoye Falls-Lima on November 6.
The NYSPHSAA Singles and Doubles State Championships also saw early exits for Ithaca and Chenango Forks players. Mengdi Zeng (Ithaca) and Emily Phelps/Jillian Staub (Chenango Forks) were eliminated in the Round of 32 for singles and doubles, respectively.
