The Ware County Gators Tennis Teams delivered a dominant performance Tuesday, February 17, 2026, traveling to Valdosta for a doubleheader against Lanier County and Valdosta High. Both the Lady Gators and Gator Boys came away with impressive victories.
Lady Gators Earn Two Big Wins
The Ware County girls tennis team continued its strong early-season form, defeating Lanier County 5-0 and Valdosta High 4-1 to improve to 4-2 on the season.
Match 1: Ware County 5, Lanier County 0
The Lady Gators dominated from start to finish, sweeping all five courts in straight sets.
Singles Winners:
Elly Blackrick
Paislee Wildes
Addie Bishop
Doubles Winners:
Kayleigh LeMay / Gracie Vickers
Ella Beth Cox / Callie Lewis
Every match was controlled decisively, setting the tone for the day.
Match 2: Ware County 4, Valdosta 1
The second matchup proved more competitive, but Ware County once again controlled key moments.
Singles Winners:
Addie Bishop
Gracie Vickers
Doubles Winners:
Paislee Wildes / Kayleigh LeMay
Ella Beth Cox / Callie Lewis
The Lady Gators’ strength in doubles proved to be the difference-maker once again.
🔜 Up Next: The Lady Gators will compete in the Statesboro Slam Tournament, which kicks off Thursday, 2/19/2026 in Statesboro.
Gator Boys Sweep the Doubleheader
The Ware County boys tennis team also improved to 4-2 on the season, completing a doubleheader sweep with victories over Lanier County and Valdosta.
Match 1: Ware County 5, Lanier County 0
The Gators earned a clean sweep against the Bulldogs.
Singles Winners:
JV Manabat
Cash Carter
Miles Smith
Doubles Winners:
Landon Lingenfelter / Eli Cook
Bridge Little / Ashton Stormant
Every court resulted in a straight-set victory, highlighting Ware County’s depth across the lineup.
Match 2: Ware County 3, Valdosta 2
Valdosta presented a tougher challenge, but Ware County once again leaned on its doubles strength to secure the win.
Singles Winner:
Miles Smith
Doubles Winners:
Bridge Little / Ashton Stormant
Landon Lingenfelter / Eli Cook
With the victory, the first doubles team of Landon Lingenfelter and Eli Cook remains undefeated on the season, continuing to anchor the Gators’ lineup.
🔜 Up Next:
JV Boys travel to Brantley on Wednesday 2/18/2026.
Varsity Boys will compete in the Statesboro Slam Tournament this weekend beginning Thursday 2/19/2026.
With both programs sitting at 4-2 and gaining momentum, the Gator Tennis Teams are building confidence at just the right time as tournament play approaches.
Go Gators! 🐊🎾