Matthew Knauth, a graduating senior at Heights High School, will leave behind a championship legacy after captaining the tennis team to its first-ever Houston Independent School District (HISD) district championship. Knauth's impact was felt most strongly through his leadership, work ethic, and ability to unify the squad. 

With her final regional tennis tournament match completed, Juliana Torchia was embraced for the last time by her Heights High School (HHS) teammates and coaches. After four years of dominating the girls' division of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Juliana was all smiles with pride.

Houston, TX – May 15, 2026 — With strong community support, dedicated volunteers, and funding from key organizations, Waltrip High School (WHS) celebrated the completion of its refurbished tennis courts on May 8, 2026. The project marks a major step forward in building a premier tennis program within the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Houston, Texas – May 9, 2026 – Future stars of Houston tennis took to the courts Saturday as the Space City Tennis-sponsored HISD Middle School Doubles Championship unfolded across two venues. Thirteen teams from across the Houston Independent School District (HISD) competed in the one-day event, which featured round-robin play and a double-elimination playoff.

This week marks the final sessions of our Spring clinics.

Space City Tennis hosted the inaugural USTA Orange Ball tournament on May 2, 2026, at the Frank Black Middle School tennis center, drawing strong local participation and highlighting growing interest in youth tennis. 

In August 2025, Anthony Castelline, the athletic director at Frank Black Middle School (FBMS), reached out to local tennis enthusiasts to discuss the possibility of starting a school tennis team. Under the leadership of Agustina Rastelli Wojceki, Carrie Brawly, and Yarnera Dudley, a tennis booster club was established to organize FBMS's inaugural tennis program. Eight months later, the school's competitive team achieved a de facto district championship.

In the competitive world of youth tennis, middle school players often step onto the court with solid technical skills developed through repetitive drills. However, these players frequently struggle to perform under the unique pressures of match play.

As the Spring 2026 tennis season comes to a close, an exciting USTA Orange Ball tournament will take place at Frank Black Middle School's (FBMS) expanded tennis center, located at the intersection of Chantilly Street and 43rd Street. This is the first USTA event held in Oak Forest for many years.

The Houston Independent School District (HISD) has concluded the 2026 spring district tennis tournaments, with the competition in Districts 5A and 6A wrapping up both singles and doubles play. These district tournaments are part of the broader University Interscholastic League (UIL) spring season and showcased intense competition among high schools in the Houston area.

In a match up of two Houston Independent School District (HISD) middle school tennis powerhouses, the Frank Black Middle School Panthers defeated Pin Oak Middle School 11-2 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Panthers' newly enhanced tennis center on the school's campus.

As the Spring 2026 tennis season begins for the Houston Independent School District 10-5A, Waltrip High School's returning leader, junior Wyatt Dudley, has established himself as the player to beat.