SIOUX FALLS — Sioux Falls Christian grabbed control of its own destiny after the opening day of the state Class A high school girls tennis tournament on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
The Chargers, who placed second behind St. Thomas More last fall after winning in 2023, scored 360 points to lead the 11-team field.
Christian advanced all six of its singles players into the semifinals and all three of the Chargers’ doubles teams will play for championships.
Rapid City Christian was second at 312, followed by St. Thomas More at 239, Vermillion 237, Madison 216, Pierre 178, Huron 123, Lennox 117, Milbank 89, Aberdeen Roncalli 77 and Spearfish 70.
Semifinals are set in the six flight of singles along with championship matches in doubles. The tournament concludes on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
Singles Semifinal Matches
First Flight — Anna Westenberg, SF Christian, vs. Addie Palmer, RC Christian; and Delilah Maxwell, Madison, vs. Amity Strand, St. Thomas More,
Second Flight — Mackenzie Boyle, SF Christian, vs. Katie Yoon, Vermillion; and Evie Biers, RC Christian, vs. Evie Reinicke, St. Thomas More.
Third Flight — Elliya Strand, St. Thomas More, vs. Eliza Mayer, Pierre; and Alex Love, RC Christian, vs. Eisley Roark, SF Christian.
Fourth Flight — Hanna Doelger, Madison, vs. Marissa Heidecker, RC Christian; and Amara Dell, Pierre, vs. Danielle VanderDussen, SF Christian.
Fifth Flight — Sophia Heynen, SF Christian, vs. Adrian Hand, Pierre; and Audrey Allen, Madison, vs. Ellie Holdhusen, Vermillion.
Sixth Flight — Piper DeBoer, SF Christian, vs. Shelan Hinseth, Vermillion; and Abby Andersen, Aberdeen Roncalli, vs. Norah Beckloff, RC Christian.
Doubles Championship Matches
First Flight — Anna Westenberg-Mackenzie Boyle, SFC, vs. Addie Palmer-Evie Biers, RC Christian.
Second Flight — Evie Reinicke-Elliya Strand, St. ThomasMore, vs. Alex Love-Marissa Heidecker, SF Christian.
Third Flight — Sophia Heynen-Piper DeBoer, SF Christian, vs. Ellie Holdhusen-Katelyn Profrock, Vermillion.
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