The Iowa high school girls state tennis singles and doubles tournament concluded on Oct. 2, marking the end of individual competition this fall season.
Class 1A took place at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City, while Class 2A was hosted at the Black Hawk Tennis Club at Brynes Park in Waterloo.
Here’s a recap of the action.
Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Gabi Fleming completes three-peat as Class 1A singles champion
For the third season in a row, Xavier’s Gabi Fleming won the Class 1A singles title, claiming victory over Columbus Catholic senior Kate Holton.
Fleming, the No. 1 seed, stormed into the finals without dropping a set. The Xavier junior carried that dominance over to the championship match in straight sets (6-1, 6-1) over the No. 2 seed.
“It feels really good. Again, just all the hard work put on in the offseason for the win; that’s pretty amazing, so I’m pretty happy,” Fleming said. “I think it takes a lot (to win three-straight state titles). I mean, my parents were real great players. I’ve been playing since I was like 8 years old, so just a lot of work.”
She became the eighth player in Iowa history to win three girls state tennis championships. To accomplish that feat three times in a row is what makes Fleming’s win even more special.
“It’s just super amazing to be in the same category as those amazing players, so it’s just really cool,