Southlake Carroll Advances to State Tennis Final
Southlake Carroll defeated The Woodlands 10-8 in the Class 6A state semifinals on Wednesday in San Antonio.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Tennis
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Southlake Carroll secured a spot in the state final after overcoming The Woodlands in a 10-8 victory. The semifinal match was held at the Blossom Tennis Center.
Why it matters
The victory ensures Southlake Carroll moves forward in the tournament bracket to compete for the state title. The team maintains a 21-1 record heading into the next round of competition.
Southlake Carroll won the team match 10-8 at the Blossom Tennis Center. Bella De Fazio contributed to the win by defeating Alexandra Garza 6-1, 6-3 in their singles matchup.
The players
Southlake Carroll
This is a competitive Texas high school tennis program that holds a 21-1 season record.
The Woodlands
This is a high school tennis program that competed against Southlake Carroll in the state semifinals.
Bella De Fazio
She is a tennis player for Southlake Carroll who secured a singles victory against Alexandra Garza.
Alexandra Garza
She is a tennis player who competed in the singles match against Bella De Fazio.
Frisco Centennial
This high school tennis team has reached the state tournament for five consecutive years.
The details
Southlake Carroll outlasted The Woodlands in a competitive semifinal round to reach the final. In other bracket action, Houston Memorial advanced after overcoming a 6-1 deficit against Round Rock Westwood, and Frisco Centennial narrowly defeated Corpus Christi Flour Bluff 10-9.
Timeline
Wednesday: Southlake Carroll played The Woodlands in the semifinals.
Thursday: Southlake Carroll competes in the state final.
August 5: Round Rock Westwood defeated Southlake Carroll in a tournament.
Season Trajectory
This victory places Southlake Carroll in the final round of the Class 6A state tennis tournament. The win shifts the focus of the current season toward the upcoming championship match on Thursday.
Southlake Carroll enters the state final with a 21-1 record, a strong standing compared to other participating programs. Readers following the bracket can expect the championship round to conclude this Thursday.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent performance in individual singles matches, such as the 6-1, 6-3 win by Bella De Fazio, is critical for team success in a 10-8 format. Teams that can adapt to narrow margins in singles play often see the most success in the latter stages of the state tournament.
What happens next
Southlake Carroll is scheduled to compete in the state final match on Thursday.
Further reading
For more updates on high school matchups across the state, visit the Texas Tennis section.
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