Five Laredo Tennis Teams Reached State Playoffs

Alexander, United South, United, Nixon, and Martin high school tennis teams have all secured spots in the state playoffs.

Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Tennis

Five Laredo Tennis Teams Reached State Playoffs

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Five high school tennis teams from Laredo have qualified for the upcoming state playoffs following their regular-season district performances. The group includes Alexander, United South, United, Nixon, and Martin high schools.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the state playoffs marks a significant athletic achievement for these Laredo programs, with some teams breaking long-standing dry spells to reach the post-season bracket.

Alexander secured the District 30-6A title with a perfect 7-0 record, highlighted by a 12-7 victory over runner-up United South, which finished at 6-1. Additionally, Nixon ended its district run at 3-1, while Martin advanced with a 2-2 record.

The players

Alexander High School

This educational institution finished its district season with an undefeated 7-0 record.

United South High School

The school earned a playoff spot after finishing as the District 30-6A runner-up with a 6-1 record.

Nixon High School

This team qualified for the post-season after completing its district schedule with a 3-1 record.

Martin High School

The program secured a rare playoff appearance after finishing third in its district with a 2-2 record.

The details

The five teams secured their playoff berths based on their final regular-season district standings. Martin High School successfully clinched its playoff spot for the first time since 2016.

2016 was the last time Martin High School reached the playoffs.
October 5, 2026 is the date for the bi-district playoff matches involving Alexander and United South.

Season Trajectory

This collective success for Laredo programs highlights a competitive shift within the district, challenging recent historical standings. The surge in playoff participation indicates a broader strengthening of high school tennis talent across the city as teams prepare for bi-district play.

Alexander, United South, Nixon, and Martin fans can track specific bracket advancement following the October 5 bi-district games. Successful teams will continue to improve their season win percentages as they move deeper into the 5A and 6A playoff brackets.

The takeaway

The successful qualification of five local programs demonstrates a deep competitive bench for Laredo high school athletics. Readers should monitor upcoming bi-district results to see which local teams advance further toward a state title.

What happens next

Alexander plays San Antonio Health Careers and United South faces San Antonio Brennan on October 5, 2026. Meanwhile, Nixon and Martin are scheduled to compete against San Antonio Jefferson and San Antonio Edison, respectively, in their 5A bi-district rounds.