GAMES
RANKINGS
BACK-2-BACK: Grapevine prevails against K-Park in the 5A-D2 State Title game
In a game marked by early offensive fireworks, the Mustangs weathered a back-and-forth battle before pulling away with clutch hitting and dominant relief pitching.
Senior right-hander Ben Chen earned 5A-D2 State MVP honors after entering the game in the third inning and shutting down a red-hot Kingwood Park lineup the rest of the way.
Senior RHP Ben Chen accepts the 5A-D2 State MVP AwardMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
Chen, who finished the season a perfect 10-0, held the Panthers scoreless from the fourth inning on, before fellow senior Sam DuRard secured the save in the seventh.
“There was a lot of scoring early, and I was in the bullpen when Coach Webster got on the radio,” Chen said. “I had never really come in as a reliever before, but he just told me to shut it down—so I did my best.”
Grapevine (36-3) came out swinging, opening the scoring with an RBI single from junior catcher Gianni Corral in the top of the first. But Kingwood Park quickly countered, plating two runs in their half of the inning and then taking a 5-4 lead by the end of the third.
Refusing to back down, the Mustangs rallied in the fourth. A sacrifice fly from senior Zack Goldstein tied the game, and Corral came through again with a go-ahead single. Moments later, in a heads-up baserunning sequence, Corral stole second as Jarett Boswell dashed home on the throw, stretching the lead to 7-5.
(Left to Right) Grapevine's Gianni Corral, Brady Boozer, and Lale Esquivel
“It was back and forth early, but we just kept believing in what we do,” Corral said. “We knew once we settled in, we’d be tough to stop.”
Grapevine padded its lead in the seventh inning with an RBI single from sophomore shortstop Connor Ray, who later scored on a wild pitch to make it 9-5. The insurance runs helped seal a win that not only capped a dominant season, but also reinforced a championship culture taking hold in Grapevine.
“This one feels a little more special to me, personally,” Chen reflected. “I was one of our core guys this time around, and with it being my last year, there’s somewhat more of an impact.”
Corral echoed the sentiment. “Doing it as an underclassman last season was definitely a big deal. But coming back and doing it again—that leaves a stamp. A legacy.”
The Mustangs placed six players on the All-Tournament team: Corral, Ray, Boswell, Esquivel, Goldstein, and DuRard. Each made key contributions throughout the playoff run, including senior pitcher Sam DuRard, who helped Grapevine reach the final with strong semifinal work, and junior third baseman Lale Esquivel, who chipped in with timely hits and steady defense.
Head Coach Jimmy Webster embraces freshman Luke Esquivel moments after their championship acquisitionMatthew Ogle (VYPE)
With the win, Coach Webster’s squad not only finished with a 36-3 overall record but also became just the second Grapevine team ever to repeat as state champions—joining the 2016 team in the record books.
For a program that’s long prided itself on development, chemistry, and consistency, Friday’s win was more than just another trophy—it was a continuation of a legacy that’s still very much in the making.
Fort Bend Kempner's Noey Do
THE RECAP: 2025 UIL Tennis State Tournament Results; RR Westwood excels, Kempner's Do captures 4th Title
Westwood continued its winning ways in boys doubles as brothers Daniel and Devon Zhang battled through three sets (6-4, 3-6, 6-3) to defeat Southlake Carroll’s Andrew Whitehead and Danil Kazakov. It marked Daniel’s second consecutive state title after winning last year with Leon Chen.
On the girls side, Tompkins’ Ananya Sriniketh, also heading to Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, rallied to defeat Coppell’s Alexandra Patton in a three-set comeback (4-6, 7-5, 6-3) and secure the 6A girls singles crown.
In 6A girls doubles, Westwood added another title to its tally. Anwitha Duduka and Janya Tellabati earned a straight-set victory (7-5, 6-3) over Plano West’s Emma Thoms and June Kim. Duduka, who was runner-up last year with a different partner, clinched the title this time with Tellabati.
Fort Bend Clements made its mark in 6A mixed doubles as Gabriel Segubiense and Jastine Escamos powered past El Paso Franklin’s Kendall Olivas and Ayden Fraire (6-4, 6-3). Segubiense, who finished second in 2024 with a different partner, completed his redemption run with the win.
In 5A boys singles, Fort Bend Kempner’s Noey Do etched his name into the history books, winning his fourth consecutive state championship. The Rice-bound senior capped off a remarkable high school career with another dominant showing.
Other 5A champions included Walnut Grove’s Matteo Mejia and Blake Anderson in boys doubles, and Abilene Wylie’s Hope Willis in girls singles. Grapevine’s Sara and Emilia Gyorgy captured their second straight girls doubles title, continuing a family legacy of excellence. Frisco Lebanon Trail’s Aaditt Rishi and Addison Rosser claimed the 5A mixed doubles title.
With multiple repeat champions, sibling duos, and dramatic matches, this year’s UIL State Tournament served as a showcase of Texas tennis talent—and a fitting finale to the 2025 season.
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TOURNAMENT RESULTS
6A BOYS SINGLES
Champion: Sibi Raja -- RR Westwood
Runner-Up: Lucas Riezebeek -- Austin Westlake
6A BOYS DOUBLES
Champion: Daniel Zhang & Devon Zhang -- RR Westwood
Runner-Up: Andrew Whitehead & Danil Kazakov -- Southlake Carroll
6A GIRLS SINGLES
Champion: Ananya Sriniketh -- Tompkins
Runner-Up: Alexandra Patton -- Coppell
6A GIRLS DOUBLES
Champion: Anwitha Duduka & Janya Tellabati -- RR Westwood
Runner-Up: Emma Thoms & June Kim -- Plano West
The 6A Mixed Doubles Champions: Gabriel Segubiense & Jastine Escamos of Fort Bend ClementsPhoto acquired via Twitter (@FortBendISD)
6A MIXED DOUBLES
Champion: Gabriel Segubiense & Jastin Escamos -- Fort Bend Clements
Runner-Up: Kendall Olivas & Ayden Fraire -- El Paso Franklin
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5A BOYS SINGLES
Champion: Noey Do -- Fort Bend Kempner
Runner-Up: Rudy Mazzola -- Beaumont West Brook
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
5A BOYS DOUBLES
Champion: Matteo Mejia & Blake Anderson -- Walnut Grove
Runner-Up: Zach Belyea & Sohan Chintala -- Frisco Memorial
5A GIRLS SINGLES
Champion: Hope Willis -- Abilene Wylie
Runner-Up: Sara Shelhamer -- Amarillo
5A GIRLS DOUBLES
Champion: Sara Gyorgy & Emilia Gyorgy -- Grapevine
Runner-Up: Siyona Davis & Avani Tripathi -- Frisco Independence
5A MIXED DOUBLES
Champion: Aaditt Rishi & Addison Rosser -- Frisco Lebanon Trail
Runner-Up: Koen Aggarao & Shyrabelle Buquel -- Mission Sharyland