Hunt High School Tennis Advances in NCHSAA Playoffs
The Warriors secured a 6-3 victory over South Brunswick to reach the third round of the playoffs.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Tennis
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The Hunt High School girls tennis team defeated South Brunswick 6-3 on Wednesday to advance to the third round of the NCHSAA 5-A playoffs. After a 145-mile trip, the Warriors secured the win by splitting singles matches and sweeping all three doubles matches.
Why it matters
This victory keeps Hunt in contention within the 32-team 5-A East bracket following an earlier forfeit win against Eastern Alamance. The win also marked the first loss for South Brunswick after 12 consecutive matches this season.
Hunt enters the next round with a 7-8 overall season record. The Warriors' performance included singles victories by Emma Reel and Avalynn Hooks, followed by a clean sweep in doubles play.
The players
Hunt High School
This is a secondary school that fields the Warriors athletic teams.
South Brunswick High School
This is a secondary school whose girls tennis team ended their undefeated season in this match.
Emma Reel
She is a member of the Hunt High School girls tennis team who won her singles match.
Avalynn Hooks
She is a member of the Hunt High School girls tennis team who won her singles match.
The details
Hunt split the singles portion of the contest before winning all three doubles matches to clinch the 6-3 team victory. The squad now prepares to travel for their third-round matchup against Rocky Mount.
Timeline
Monday, Oct. 12, 2026: Hunt received a forfeit victory in the first round.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026: Hunt defeated South Brunswick in the second round.
Friday, Oct. 16, 2026: NCHSAA 5-A East Regional tournament begins.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps Hunt alive in the competitive 32-team 5-A East bracket, drastically altering the playoff landscape for both schools. The victory forces a shift in the tournament path as the Warriors prepare for a challenging third-round road game.
The 6-3 win confirms Hunt's position in the third round of the 32-team East bracket. The result mandates a schedule change as the team prepares for their upcoming playoff match against Rocky Mount.
The takeaway
The Warriors' ability to sweep all three doubles matches proved decisive in overcoming a strong South Brunswick opponent. Success in these high-stakes matches often hinges on a team's depth in doubles pairs when singles matches end in a split.
What happens next
Hunt plays Rocky Mount in the third round. Additionally, Emma Reel, Avalynn Hooks, Tate Misback, and Ella Marks are set to compete in the NCHSAA 5-A East Regional tournament beginning October 16, 2026, at Barton College.
Further reading
For more updates on local athletics, visit the Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Wilson Times News.
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