The 2026 Arizona high school tennis season has wrapped up, and what a finale it was! From dominant team performances to thrilling individual battles, here's your complete guide to the champions across all three AIA divisions.
Division I Boys
The Hamilton Huskies proved unstoppable, capping off a perfect 18-0 season with a commanding 5-0 victory over No. 2 Brophy in the team finals. Remarkably, 16 of those wins were shutouts—a testament to their depth and skill. In singles, Tucson Rincon/University's Vikram Narendran continued his dynasty, securing his third straight D-I title with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 win over Brophy's Samir Sumar. The doubles crown went to Hamilton's own Nirvaan Patel and Rishabh Bendre, who edged out Chaparral's Conor Cruse and Kane Mlnarik in a tight 7-6, 6-4 match.
Division I Girls
Desert Mountain made history by winning their second consecutive team title and sixth since 2018, defeating Hamilton 5-2 in a rematch of their only loss of the season. The Wolves avenged that March 24 defeat with poise and precision. In singles, Boulder Creek's Japneet Kaur reclaimed the D-I title by beating teammate Michelle Bullock 7-6, 6-4—a rematch of their 2024 final, which Kaur also won. Bullock, the defending champion, fought hard but couldn't repeat.
Division II Boys
Catalina Foothills completed an undefeated season (16-0) by sweeping past top-seeded Notre Dame Prep 5-0 in the team finals. Eastmark's Grady Callahan took the singles title with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Notre Dame's Dean Lanford. The doubles bracket saw a Cinderella story: unseeded Emiliano Manzo and Andrew Schmidt of Marana Mountain View stunned the field, defeating No. 5 seeds Finn Griffs and Aaron Zeldin of Catalina Foothills 6-4, 6-3.
Division II Girls
ALA Foothills capped a perfect 14-0 season by defeating Tucson's The Gregory School 5-2 in the team final. Gilbert Classical's Ayden Thielsen, the top seed, dominated the singles draw with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Pusch Ridge's Dean Morthland. In doubles, Thatcher's Braden Huish and Isaac Palmer claimed the title, beating ALA-West Foothills' Drake Mills and Ryan Nicholl 6-3, 6-3.
Division III Boys
No. 2 seed ALA Foothills continued their winning ways, defeating No. 5 The Gregory School 5-2 to finish 14-0. Gilbert Classical's Ayden Thielsen, seeded No. 1, rolled to the singles title with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Pusch Ridge's Dean Morthland. The doubles crown went to Thatcher's Braden Huish and Isaac Palmer, who defeated ALA-West Foothills' Drake Mills and Ryan Nicholl 6-3, 6-3.
Whether you're a fan of powerhouse programs or underdog stories, this season had it all. From Hamilton's shutout streak to Desert Mountain's revenge tour, Arizona high school tennis continues to deliver drama and excellence. Gear up for next season with the latest tennis apparel—because champions are made on and off the court.