Father Tolton Defeated Helias in Tennis Dual
The Lady Trailblazers secured a victory over the Lady Crusaders during a varsity tennis match at Cosmo Park.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Tennis
Father Tolton defeated Helias 6-3 in a girls tennis dual held on Monday in Columbia. The victory moved Father Tolton to a 15-3 duals record on the season.
Why it matters
The outcome marks a significant result for both teams as they continue their respective season schedules. It serves as a key indicator of competitive standing for the programs as they approach late-season play.
Father Tolton improved to a 15-3 season duals record after their 6-3 victory over Helias. Additionally, the Father Tolton junior varsity squad narrowly defeated Helias with a final score of 4-3.
The players
Father Tolton Lady Trailblazers
This is the girls varsity tennis team representing Father Tolton Catholic High School.
Helias Lady Crusaders
This is the girls varsity tennis team representing Helias Catholic High School.
Josie Meystrik
She is a member of the Helias girls tennis team who contributed to the team's scoring efforts.
Margaux Browning
She is a tennis player for Helias who recorded a doubles victory during the dual.
Edie Sloan
She is a member of the Helias girls tennis team who earned a singles match victory.
The details
The competition consisted of a series of individual singles and doubles matches hosted at Cosmo Park. Despite the team loss, Helias players Josie Meystrik and Margaux Browning secured an 8-3 doubles victory, while Meystrik and Edie Sloan also picked up individual singles wins.
Timeline
Monday, October 5, 2026: Father Tolton defeated Helias in a tennis dual.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Helias plays a home match against Capital City.
The Big Picture
This dual result directly influences the cumulative records of both programs as they compete for favorable seeding under the MSHSAA girls tennis championship qualification criteria. Such late-season matchups are critical in determining which squads secure top positions before state-level competition.
With this 6-3 victory, Father Tolton improves its standing to 15-3 while Helias falls to a 7-2 record. These results are significant as both schools evaluate their regional rankings heading into the final stages of the season.
The takeaway
Maintaining a strong duals record is essential for high school teams to secure favorable positioning in upcoming postseason brackets. Coaches will likely use these remaining matches to refine singles and doubles pairings ahead of tournament play.
What happens next
Helias is scheduled to host Capital City for a home match on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more local tennis coverage, visit our Columbia Tennis section.
