Triton Central

TC BOYS TENNIS END YEAR 15-7, HOOVER ADVANCES, Triton Central boys tennis saw its team season come to an end Thursday at the IHSAA Sectional, as the Tigers fell to Shelbyville 3-2. Triton Central finishes the 2026 season with an impressive 15-7 overall record and a 3-1 record in Hoosier Legends Conference play. The Tigers split the three singles matches, with Brayden Hoover and Drayton Kermode earning victories. At No. 1 singles, Hoover defeated Shelbyville's Kashton Laycock, 6-3, 6-1. Kermode also picked up a postseason victory at No. 3 singles, battling past Kody Sellers, 7-6(5), 6-2. Shelbyville earned its two remaining singles and doubles points. At No. 2 singles, Bram Kolkmeier defeated Bradyn Robinson, 6-2, 6-2. In doubles play, Jack Van Wye and Cooper Reed defeated Graham Gast and Cash Eck, 7-6(3), 6-3, at No. 1 doubles. At No. 2 doubles, Owen Shively and Grant Tackett defeated Colton Ayres and Brylon Scott, 6-2, 6-2. Despite the sectional loss, the Tigers close the season with 15 victories and a strong showing throughout the year, including a conference record of 3-1. Hoover Advances in Individual State Tournament While the team season has come to an end, Triton Central's season isn't quite finished. Hoover has advanced to the IHSAA Individual State Tournament, where he will continue representing the Tigers in singles competition. His opponent and match date are still to be determined.