Green Canyon Duo Won 4A State Doubles Title
Ellie Jones and Amelia Wilkinson secured the state championship victory at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Tennis
Green Canyon tennis players Ellie Jones and Amelia Wilkinson defeated their Crimson Cliffs opponents to win the 4A state second doubles title. The victory marked the conclusion of the three-day state tournament held at Liberty Park.
Why it matters
The win bolstered Green Canyon's overall standing, contributing to a third-place team finish among 31 schools in the 4A division. This performance highlights the competitive balance within the state's high school tennis circuit.
Jones and Wilkinson claimed the championship with a 6-0, 6-3 match score. The tournament included 31 schools, with Desert Hills finishing first with 40 points.
The players
Ellie Jones
She is a tennis player for Green Canyon who competed in the 4A state second doubles bracket.
Amelia Wilkinson
She is a tennis player for Green Canyon who partnered with Ellie Jones to win the state title.
The details
Entering the bracket as the No. 4 seed, Jones and Wilkinson advanced to the final after receiving a semifinal default from Orem's top-seeded team. The pair maintained focus throughout the tournament by practicing specific doubles formations and using high-fives to reset their mindset between points.
Timeline
The 4A State Championships concluded on October 10, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This state tournament outcome solidifies the competitive hierarchy within the 4A division, impacting school rankings for the upcoming year. With Green Canyon set to return four of its seven qualifiers, the program is positioned to remain a contender for the 2027 season.
Green Canyon finished the state tournament in a tie for third place with 32 total team points. The result cements the school's standing in the final 4A division team rankings for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
Consistent communication and mindset resets during matches were key to the success of the championship pair. High school athletes can use similar routines to maintain composure during high-stakes tournament play.
What happens next
Green Canyon will return four of its seven state qualifiers for the 2027 season.
Further reading
For more on high school athletics, visit the Utah Tennis section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Herald Journal.
