Deer Creek Girls Tennis Secures Third Place at State

The team earned 32 points to tie for third at the 4A state tournament in Salt Lake City.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Tennis

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Deer Creek girls tennis finished in a third-place tie at the 4A state tournament held at the Liberty Park Tennis Center. The team concluded the event with 32 total points following a strong showing across singles and doubles competitions.

Why it matters

The third-place finish underscores a successful season for the program, which previously secured a regional championship. The team performance was bolstered by a doubles title and a runner-up finish in singles, keeping them competitive among the state's top programs.

Brinley Studdert and Chandler Davies concluded their season with an impressive 33-1 match record. The doubles pair earned five team points toward the final tally, while Siena Miller contributed four points by reaching her championship match.

The players

Brinley Studdert

She is a student-athlete who partnered with Chandler Davies to secure the one doubles state title.

Chandler Davies

She competed as part of the one doubles team that defeated the top seeds to win the state championship.

Siena Miller

She reached the three singles championship match and earned four team points for Deer Creek.

The details

Deer Creek athletes excelled throughout the tournament, highlighted by Brinley Studdert and Chandler Davies defeating the top-seeded duo from Green Canyon 6-2, 6-4 to win the one doubles championship. Additionally, Siena Miller advanced to the three singles championship match, where she narrowly fell to a player from Highland.

September 25, 2026: The team won a regional championship.
October 8-10, 2026: The 4A state tennis tournament took place.
Next week: The team will hold an awards banquet.

Season Trajectory

This third-place result at the 2026 4A state tennis tournament at Liberty Park sets a new standard for Deer Creek after their regional title earlier this year. The finish positions the squad to remain a top contender as they integrate JV talent and incoming freshmen next season.

Deer Creek finished eight points behind Desert Hills, who secured the state championship title with their performance. The team points were rounded out by the doubles championship victory and Siena Miller's runner-up finish in the singles bracket.

The takeaway

The team successfully balanced individual championships with depth in team points, securing a high-level finish among the state's best. Their ability to integrate new players next season will be critical to maintaining this competitive standing.