Hoggard Girls Tennis Clinches Regional Title
The Wilmington team advances to the state championship after defeating Green Level 5-2.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Tennis
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Hoggard High School captured its second consecutive 8A East dual-team regional championship with a 5-2 win over Green Level. The victory improves Hoggard to an 18-1 record on the season.
Why it matters
The win propels the team into the state championship match, where they will face the undefeated Myers Park squad. Hoggard enters the final seeking the ultimate title after dominant performances from its singles and doubles players.
Hoggard secured the win with a final match score of 5-2, punctuated by an 8-0 shutout in the deciding doubles match. The team currently holds an 18-1 record, while their upcoming opponent, Myers Park, remains undefeated at 16-0.
The players
Braelyn Roberson
A sophomore at Hoggard High School who won her individual singles match and an individual state singles title.
Kenzie Le
A member of the Hoggard High School girls tennis team who partnered with Braelyn Roberson to clinch the regional championship.
Zannah Roberson
A student-athlete who earned an individual state doubles title for Hoggard.
Audrey Sica
An individual state doubles champion who competes for the Hoggard High School tennis program.
The details
Hoggard built a 4-2 lead during singles play, fueled by sophomore Braelyn Roberson, who won her individual match 6-2, 6-1. Roberson and teammate Kenzie Le then secured the final point needed to clinch the regional title.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: Hoggard defeated Green Level to win the regional championship.
October 31, 2026: Hoggard faces Myers Park for the state title at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Season Trajectory
This victory maintains Hoggard's dominant standing within the 8A East dual-team regional championship historical progression. The win successfully positions the team for a high-stakes showdown against the undefeated Myers Park program in the state finals.
Hoggard enters the championship match with an 18-1 record, while their opponent, Myers Park, currently holds a perfect 16-0 season mark. The result of this regional win ensures that Hoggard continues its postseason run through the final scheduled state title match.
The takeaway
Consistent performance in both singles and doubles has been the cornerstone of the team's successful season. Fans and supporters should monitor the upcoming state title match to see if the team can maintain its momentum against an undefeated opponent.
What happens next
Hoggard plays Myers Park for the state title on October 31, 2026, at the Burlington Tennis Center.
Further reading
For more updates on local athletics, visit the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Starnewsonline.
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