Hamilton Southeastern Wins Boys Tennis State Title
The Royals secured their first state championship by defeating Delta 4-1 at the 60th annual IHSAA state finals.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Tennis
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Hamilton Southeastern claimed its first-ever state championship title with a 4-1 victory over Delta at the 60th annual IHSAA boys tennis tournament. The Fishers-based team finished the season with 22 consecutive wins.
Why it matters
The program's achievement highlights the effectiveness of a team-first culture and the depth of talent, including underclassmen contributing in key singles spots, that carried them through an extensive schedule.
Abhi Manikandan holds a 24-1 individual season record, while the doubles team of Brady Stump and Logan Foust enters the next round with a 22-2 record. The championship team finished their campaign with 22 straight victories.
The players
Hamilton Southeastern
This is the Fishers-based high school team that secured its first state championship in tennis this season.
IHSAA
The Indiana High School Athletic Association is the governing body responsible for organizing state-level secondary school sports tournaments.
Abhi Manikandan
A standout player for the Royals who maintains a 24-1 individual record and will compete in the upcoming individual finals.
Brady Stump
A key player for the Royals who shifted from singles to the doubles lineup for the tournament run.
The details
The Royals utilized a lineup featuring two freshmen and one sophomore across the three singles positions to overcome their opponents. Brady Stump, who previously held the No. 1 singles spot, successfully transitioned to the doubles lineup to help secure the team victory.
Timeline
Friday, October 16, 2026: Royals defeated Zionsville in the quarterfinals.
Saturday morning, October 17, 2026: Royals defeated South Bend Saint Joseph in semifinals.
Saturday, October 17, 2026: Hamilton Southeastern won the state championship.
Next weekend: Individual singles and doubles finals take place.
Season Trajectory
This state title win solidifies Hamilton Southeastern's status as a dominant program following their late-season momentum of 22 consecutive wins. The victory elevates the team into the historical records of the 60th annual IHSAA finals as a first-time champion.
Abhi Manikandan advances to the singles finals as the top seed for the upcoming individual tournament. Additionally, the doubles pairing of Brady Stump and Logan Foust will compete as the No. 1 seed in their respective bracket.
The takeaway
Hamilton Southeastern's breakthrough victory demonstrates how depth and tactical lineup adjustments can overcome a highly competitive state-level schedule. Fans and players can look forward to seeing the team's top singles and doubles seeds compete for individual titles next weekend.
What happens next
The individual singles and doubles finals are scheduled to take place next weekend at Park Tudor High School.
Further reading
For more updates on local athletics, visit Fishers Tennis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by InkFreeNews.
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