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Claire Eggleston displays sportsmanship in district tennis title match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

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Summary

New Heights Christian Academy's Claire Eggleston showcased remarkable sportsmanship during the Cougars' district title victory over Forsyth. After winning her doubles match 8-6, Eggleston comforted a visibly upset opponent, demonstrating empathy that resonated beyond the win. Elsewhere, during a Joplin/Carthage volleyball match, the Carthage Tigers honored Joplin's seniors with roses before engaging in a competitive five-set match. Both teams displayed grit as Joplin initially led 2-0 before Carthage rallied for a tie-breaking set. The heartfelt actions in these events highlight the spirit of high school sports.

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•Claire Eggleston comforts opponent after winning district title match
•New Heights beats Forsyth 8-6 in the doubles match
•Carthage seniors honor Joplin seniors before volleyball match
•Joplin leads 2-0, but Carthage battles back to force fifth set
•Carthage and Joplin's match exemplifies competitive spirit and grit

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This edition of Winners of the Week includes two teams that won not only the week but district tennis titles as well. The Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Cavaliers and the New Heights Christian Academy Cougars easily won their respective district titles and certainly deserve a spot in this week’s column, but it was my off-the-court observations that compel me to include some of the ...
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