At Alvirne High School, the 2026 tennis season told two different-but equally meaningful-stories.
For the girls, it was a season of momentum and resilience.
For the boys, it was about perseverance, progress, and breakthrough moments.
The Lady Broncos finished the season 7-7, balancing early struggles with a strong mid-to-late season push.
The year opened with a tough 3-6 loss at Hollis-Brookline, but the Broncos immediately responded with a dominant 9-0 sweep over Milford.
That set the tone for a team capable of bouncing back quickly.
Throughout April, inconsistency defined their results, with wins over Merrimack (7-2) and Goffstown (7-2); a tough shutout loss to Souhegan (0-9); and close defeats to Winnacunnet and Bow (3-6 each).
But by May, the team began to click.
Alvirne strung together key victories: 8-1 over Manchester West; 8-1 over Pembroke; A tight 5-4 win against Coe-Brown Northwood; and a solid 6-3 road win at Oyster River.
These wins showcased improved doubles play and lineup depth, especially in matches decided by narrow margins.
The season closed with a 2-7 loss to Plymouth, but the .500 record reflected a team that grew significantly over the course of the season-competitive in nearly every match-up and dangerous when in rhythm.
Boys Team:
The Alvirne boys faced a more difficult path, finishing 2-12, but the record doesn’t fully capture the team’s fight.
The season opened with a string of losses against strong programs like Hollis-Brookline, Merrimack, and Portsmouth-many by wide margins. Still, there were signs of competitiveness early, including a close 4-5 loss at Kennett.
Despite the tough stretch, the team never folded.
That persistence paid off late in the season.
On May 18, the Broncos earned a hard-fought 5-4 victory at Coe-Brown Northwood.
Just days later, they followed it with another 5-4 win over Lebanon.
Both matches came down to the wire, highlighting growth in clutch situations-particularly in doubles, where matches are often decided.
While the girls demonstrated balance and the ability to compete across the lineup, the boys showed something just as valuable: resilience under pressure and improvement over time.
