State Tennis Showdown: Three Pikes Peak Schools Punch Tickets to Playoffs

Three schools from the Pikes Peak region have qualified for the 16-team state boys tennis dual team tournament, with first-round action set to begin Wednesday. The team competition marks the start of playoff action as the regular season winds down.

In Classes 5A and 4A, the higher-seeded team will host dual matches through the semifinals, giving top seeds a home-court advantage. Both 5A and 4A finalists will then advance to the championship round. The names of the qualifying schools and their seeds were not immediately available in the initial dispatch.

The tournament's structure emphasizes regular-season performance, as seeding determines hosting rights. Further details, including matchups and results, are expected as the competition progresses. The Gazette will provide continued coverage of the Pikes Peak region's representation in the state playoffs.