bartlesville tennis; girls finish 4th at state; shelley is state runner-up; boys qualify five for state
The Bartlesville High School Lady Bruins tennis team placed fourth in last week’s Class 6A state meet. Abby Shelley won the state runner-up spot at No. 1 singles to finish 21-1 on the season.
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By Mike Tupa
May 13, 2025
BARTLESVILLE AREA SPORTS REPORT
Let’s not mince words.
This year’s Bartlesville High School girls tennis team is one of the best in its history.
The Lady Bruins powered to fourth place in last weekend’s Class 6A state meet — held in Oklahoma City — led by the powerful performance of Abby Shelley.
Shelley battled to the state runner-up spot at No. 1 singles to finish 21-1 on the season.
No. 2 singles player Ava Kelly opened up state by upsetting the No. 3 seed. She continued her mighty run to fourth place, improving her record to 14-7 on the season.
At No. 1 doubles, Bella Gustafson and Julia McKissick landed in ninth place and an eye-raising 18-3 mark on the year.
Claire Auschwitz and Ava Kate Craig finished sixth at No. 2 doubles. They recorded a 21-3 mark for the season.
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BOYS TENNIS
Bartlesville High School’s boys tennis team earned a net dividend at Monday’s Class 6A regional tournament.
The Bruins qualified five of their six players for this weekend’s state tournament.
Leading the way Monday was Owen May, who won the regional championship at No. 1 singles.
At No. 1 doubles, Johnny Colmenero and Carson Covington punched their ticket to state by finishing second.
The No. 2 doubles duo of Bash White and Mark Shaw nailed down fourth place to also secure their state reservation.
No. 2 singles player Hunter Breslin placed sixth and barely missed going to state.
Bartlesville finished third as a team at the regional.
Bryan Reese coaches Bartlesville tennis.