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Regis Jesuit and Colorado Academy Capture State Tennis Championships
10/22/2025, 2:55:54 PM
Regis Jesuit Triumphs in Class 5A Championship
On October 21, 2025, at the Denver Tennis Park, the Regis Jesuit boys tennis team secured a significant victory by defeating Cherry Creek 4-2 in the Class 5A team state championship. This win marked Regis Jesuit's first title in the dual match format established by the Colorado High School Activities Association and their sixth state championship overall. The Raiders, who had previously lost to Cherry Creek in the finals for the past two seasons, showcased their resilience by achieving a singles sweep and winning the No. 1 doubles match.
The match began with Cherry Creek taking an early lead, winning the first two doubles matches. However, Regis Jesuit quickly turned the tide. Alec Rodriguez-Fields, who finished the season undefeated, won the No. 1 singles match against Aidan Washer with a score of 6-2, 6-2. This victory was pivotal in shifting momentum towards the Raiders. Following Rodriguez-Fields, Adam Rydel and the No. 1 doubles team of Will Larkin and Koops Lord also secured wins, leading to Clay Dickey clinching the championship with a 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Jack Loehr.
Colorado Academy Claims Class 4A Title
In the Class 4A championship, Colorado Academy defeated Kent Denver 4-0, earning their second state title and first since 2018. The Mustangs, under coach Noah Tondre, dominated the match, with senior Craig Stapleton sealing the victory by winning his No. 3 singles match against Vyann Chopra 7-6, 6-3. This win was particularly meaningful for Stapleton, who avenged a previous loss to Chopra just days before in the individual state tournament.
Colorado Academy's success in the tournament was underscored by their clean sweep in all four matches, following earlier victories against Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Peak to Peak.
Official Statements & Responses
Regis Jesuit coach Laura Jones expressed pride in her team's performance, stating, “It was a real battle. It was very fun to watch and very fun to win.” Senior Clay Dickey reflected on the significance of the victory, noting, “We had a point to prove and we did it.” Rodriguez-Fields emphasized the team's collective effort, saying, “I was just trying to give them momentum.”
Criticism & Opposition
Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Cherry Creek's coach Art Quinn acknowledged the disappointment of the loss, particularly after their previous successes in the dual format. The Bruins, who had been undefeated in the team state dual format since its inception, faced challenges from a revitalized Regis Jesuit team.
Verbatim Quotes
- “What you’ve done throughout the season almost has no bearing on this, other than you have to get here,” — Laura Jones, Regis Jesuit Coach
- “The past couple of years, I’ve been on the court when the match ended, so I think it was a great way to go out, to be the last one to seal it.” — Clay Dickey, Senior Player
- “We had a bunch of people come up to us at individual state and say ‘please beat Creek,’ so it was good we could get it done,” — Alec Rodriguez-Fields, Senior Player
This championship day not only highlighted the competitive spirit of high school tennis in Colorado but also showcased the growth and determination of the Regis Jesuit and Colorado Academy teams.
