State Boys Tennis Tournament Begins Today in Sioux Falls

For the tennis community, the next three days will be exciting.

The 86th Annual Boys State Tennis Tournament begins today and runs through Saturday.

According to the South Dakota High School Activities Association 23 teams have entered the tournament. Sioux Falls Lincoln, the defending champs, will will go for their fourth straight title.

Kaleb Dobbs, a senior from Sioux Falls Lincoln, will be going for a three-peat in Flight 1 Singles. Flight 2 Singles champion, Sam Dobbs, Sioux Falls Lincoln, will return to defend his championship.

First round singles matches begin at 8:00 AM today with Flights 1 and 2 at McKennan Park, Flights 3 and 4 at Sioux Falls Washington, with Flights 5 and 6 at Brandon Valley. Doubles matches will start at 2:45 p.m. with Flight 1 at McKennan Park, Flight 2 at Sioux Falls Washington and Flight 3 at Brandon Valley.

Matches continue on Friday at McKennan Park, Sioux Falls Washington and Brandon at 8:00 AM. On Saturday, play resumes at McKennan Park for all flights beginning with Flights 1-3 Doubles Championship Semi-finals starting at 8:00 AM.

For any rain delay or weather issues refer to www.facebook.com/SDHSAA.