Tullahoma High School Tennis Served Up a Great 2025

The Tullahoma Wildcats Tennis Team had an ace of a season. The girls team consisted of Freshman: Destiny Fleury, Jacy Kate Murray, and Wen NiLin (3); Juniors were Isla Scott, Sophia Fernandez, Adyson Orr (5), Lynn Wilkinson, Peyton Bell, and Hope Thomas (2). Graduating seniors were Lexa Barnes (1) and Claire Fogarty (4). The boys team consisted of Sam Harding and Carter Woodward; Sophomores were Maddox Muse and Payton Behrendorff. Juniors were Eli Martinez (3), Tommy Pham (4), and Joaquin Tenaglia Canut. Graduating seniors were Ryan Tenison (1), Norman Zhang, Sam Stephens, Luke Reagan (2), and Chase Banks (5).

The Lady Wildcat tennis team ended their season with an even 8 wins and 8 losses. Impressive season records were Claire Fogarty ending her season undefeated until the Individual District Tournament. The Boys tennis team ended their season with 14 wins and only 2 losses. The girls team moved to the semi-finals against Lincoln Co with a tough loss, but Claire Fogarty pulled an 8-3 win. The boys defeated Lawrence Co in the team semi-finals and advanced to the finals against Shelbyville. On May 6th, the THS Boys Varsity Tennis team defeated Shelbyville 5-2, making the THS Boys tennis team 2nd in a row District Champions. The Wildcat Varsity Boys moved on to Regionals against Cookeville in a tough loss 1-4. Ryan Tenison won his match at the number 1 seed against Cade Smith 6-4, 7-5. Luke Regan lost his match in a battling 3 sets against Cookeville’s Joseph Rohman. The THS Boys Tennis Team ended their season District Champions and 2nd in Regionals.

In the Individual District Tennis Tourney, first round winners included Wen NiLin, Eli Martinez, and Tommy Pham in singles and Lexa Barnes/Hope Thomas, Adyson Orr/Jacy Kate Murray, and Luke Reagan/Ryan Tenison (Bye) in doubles. Second round winners included Eli Martinez, Lexa Barnes/ Hope Thomas, and Luke Reagan/Ryan Tenison. Eli Martinez lost 0-6, 6-2, 4-6 to the number 1 seed Jackson Porter (Lincoln Co) in a close 3 setter. Luke Reagan/Ryan Tenison advanced in the finals to play Lawrence Co. Luke Reagan/Ryan Tenison took home their 2nd District Title Championship Medals advancing them to Regionals. Hope Thomas/Lexa Barnes took home 2nd place against Lincoln Co advancing both teams to Regionals.

Lady Wildcats Hope Thomas/Lexa Barnes advanced to Regionals against Cookeville but lost in a tough match. It has been 24 years since another THS girls doubles team has made it that far. In 2001 Diana Bratcher Murray and Kristin Luna advanced to State. Hope Thomas finished her singles season 8-6 and Lexa Barnes 7-6. Together in doubles they finished 11-6.

Luke Reagan/Ryan Tenison advanced to the finals of Regionals against Cookeville. Luke and Ryan took home the Regionals Championship title in a 3 setter (4-6, 6-3, 6-3) for the 2nd year in a row. Ryan and Luke set another record as advancing to the State Tournament for a 2nd year in a row.

On May 22nd Ryan Tenison/Luke Reagan played Science Hill in the first round of the TSSAA Spring Fling State Tournament in Murfreesboro losing in a tough 6-2, 3-6, 3-6. Great Job to Ryan and Luke on another incredible year of tennis. They finished their academic year top 10% of their Senior class. Ryan finished his singles season 15-1 and Luke Reagan 13-3. Ryan Tenison and Luke Reagan went undefeated in doubles through District and Regionals.

Coach Ashley Abraham states, “I am so proud of every player this year. But more importantly, they should be proud. What a season! I have had the incredible opportunity to coach most of these players from Middle School through High School. They have improved their skill as players, but even more so, as amazing and talented individuals. I can provide the guidance and rules/techniques of tennis, but they must have the heart and determination on the court….the mental and physical toughness. This season I have seen that in every player. We served up a great 2025 year.”