Section IV Tennis Players to Compete at State Tournament
Local athletes have secured their spots for the upcoming state championship event in Flushing.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Tennis
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Section IV tennis players have officially qualified for the upcoming New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) state tournament. The championship event is scheduled to begin on October 26, 2026, at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing.
Why it matters
Qualifying for the state tournament represents the culmination of the local season for top regional players. These athletes will now test their skills against the best competition from across New York.
A total of six players from Section IV qualified for the state tournament across singles and doubles events. This group represents the top talent from the region following the conclusion of sectional play.
The players
Caroline Knudson
She is a tennis player from Seton Catholic who qualified for the state tournament in singles.
Sophie Sweet
She is a student-athlete from Vestal who earned a singles qualification for the state tournament.
Emma Stanton
She is a Seton Catholic tennis player who qualified to compete in the doubles tournament.
Sam Pratt
She is a doubles competitor from Seton Catholic who secured a spot in the state tournament.
NYSPHSAA
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association organizes and governs interscholastic sports competition for schools across the state.
The details
Caroline Knudson of Seton Catholic and Sophie Sweet of Vestal earned their spots in the singles bracket. Additionally, the doubles teams of Emma Stanton and Sam Pratt of Seton Catholic, along with Emily Phelps and Jillian Staub of Chenango Forks, will represent the region in Flushing.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: The NYSPHSAA Girls Tennis championships begin.
Season Trajectory
Advancing to the state tournament at the USTA National Tennis Center elevates these players' standing within the New York high school tennis hierarchy. Success at this final stage of the season is the primary benchmark for regional athletic excellence.
These qualifiers will now proceed to the state championship bracket in Flushing to represent Section IV. Their performance will determine the regional standings as the season concludes at the USTA National Tennis Center.
The takeaway
These athletes will now prepare for the intense competition format required at the state level. Supporters can track the progress of the Section IV representatives as they compete for the championship title in Flushing.
What happens next
The NYSPHSAA Girls Tennis championships are scheduled to commence on October 26, 2026.
Further reading
You can find more coverage of high school athletics across the region at New York Tennis.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wicz.
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