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Altoona boys tennis team wins first state championship with 5-2 victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:46 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

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Summary

Altoona boys tennis team secured their first WIAA Division 2 State Team Championship on Saturday, defeating Madison Edgewood 5-2 at Nielsen Stadium. Under coach Greg Emerson, Altoona finished their season unbeaten at 28-0 and claimed the title in just their second appearance at state, having finished as runners-up last year. The Railroaders were led by seniors Trenton Navarre and Carter Drescher, both of whom won crucial singles matches in third sets. In the semifinals, Altoona also prevailed against Kohler 5-2, marking their second consecutive victory over that team at the state championships.

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By the Numbers

•Altoona defeats Madison Edgewood 5-2 for the championship
•Railroaders complete season with a perfect 28-0 record
•Key wins from Navarre and Drescher in singles matches
•Team includes six seniors returning from last season's runner-up squad
•Previous victory over Kohler in the semifinals

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1:46 AMYahoo Sports — STATE CHAMPS: Altoona boys tennis team claims first team championship

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MADISON — Altoona boys tennis coach Greg Emerson said this year’s team was the greatest he’s ever coached. Now, the Railroaders have the hardware to prove just that, as they claimed the WIAA Division 2 State Team Championship with a 5-2 win over Madison Edgewood on Saturday at Nielsen Stadium. This is Altoona’s first state team championship in program history in just its second appearance in ...
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