Mike Condon

As the Iowa high school boys’ tennis season concludes with the state team tournaments, a number of interesting storylines could play out.

Cedar Rapids Washington, Iowa City West and Cedar Rapids Xavier are among the teams competing in this week’s Iowa high school girls’ tennis state team tournament. The Warriors have to make a lineup change in 2A while the Saints are the top seed in 1A.

After a tough first set, Gabi Fleming showed why she has been the state's top-ranked player all season in the second set, finishing off a 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 win over Waterloo Columbus sophomore Kate Holton to win the Class 1A state singles title.

In a season where she dominated her foes from start to finish, Cedar Rapids Washington senior Katelynn Kock remained humble to the end. Kock claimed the Class 2A state singles title Saturday.

Cedar Rapids Washington’s Katelynn Kock and Cedar Rapids Xavier’s Gabi Fleming have been the state's top-ranked singles players all season. Both players moved into the girls’ state tennis semifinals on Friday in dominant fashion.

Ella Gilbert has accomplished much during her tennis career. As the Iowa City Liberty senior gets set to close her prep career this weekend at the Class 2A state tournament, Gilbert's legacy is secure.

Tuesday’s Iowa high school boys’ state tennis: Cedar Rapids Prairie’s Anthony Schulte returns to the Class 2A semifinals, while Class 1A play is delayed until Wednesday.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson boys’ tennis coach Tim Preston knew he had a pretty good freshman joining his team this spring. However, it was a couple of wins, one early and one later in the season that showed Parker Holland was the real deal.

Iowa high school boys’ tennis team substate roundup: Linn-Mar, Cedar Rapids Washington, Iowa City West, Cedar Rapids Xavier and Decorah won titles and trips to state.

Warriors host winner of Indianola and Ankeny in semifinals Saturday

It would be a natural assumption to think the Cedar Rapids Xavier girls’ tennis team has been on a revenge mission of sorts this season. That's not the case according to Xavier Coach Matt Foxhoven.

For three straight years Malcolm Rice has played against Linn-Mar teammates in a boys’ tennis district final. The top-seeded Lion duo of Rice and Garrett Bauermeister outlasted teammates Jake Wallrichs and Jackson Kramer, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, in Wednesday’s final at Linn-Mar. In the singles final, Cedar Rapids Washington’s Luke Burkamper rolled to a 6-2, 6-1 win over Dubuque Hempstead's Luke Holden.

Malcolm Rice has never been satisfied as a tennis player. As the Linn-Mar senior approaches the stretch run of his high school career, his desire to up his game remains strong.

Cedar Rapids Washington’s Mya Messenger and Lily Belle Barker clinched a spot at state tennis with a regional doubles title for the second straight year, but once again a scheduling conflict with state golf could prevent them from competing.

Avery Link has more than proven herself on the tennis court during her four years at Cedar Rapids Xavier, winning a team state title in 2021, a co-ed doubles title with Ryan Schmit last June and racking up more than 100 career wins. However a gesture on a mid-August morning to not only a future teammate, but one who would eventually bump her down a spot in the lineup, showed Link’s true character.