Centennial survives 10–9 semifinal to keep fourth straight tennis title in reach

Frisco Centennial is one victory from a fourth consecutive Class 5A team tennis championship, but its return to the final came with almost no room to spare.

The Titans beat Corpus Christi Flour Bluff 10–9 in the state semifinals Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Annemarie Tennis Center in San Antonio, according to the University Interscholastic League’s official results.

Centennial faces Abilene Wylie in the championship match at 8:25 a.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 22, at the same venue. For Frisco fans following from home, the UIL tournament page lists the final and a live-stats link.

The matchup gives Centennial a chance to reverse a regular-season loss. Wylie beat the Titans 12–7 earlier this season, according to the UIL’s team records. The Bulldogs reached Thursday’s final by shutting out College Station A&M Consolidated 10–0 in Wednesday’s other semifinal.

Centennial improved to 16–7 with Wednesday’s win; Wylie improved to 24–1. Those totals include the semifinal results added to the teams’ tournament-entry records.

Another narrow escape is familiar territory for coach Douglas Fair’s Titans. Their postseason route already included a 10–9 win over Dallas Highland Park, followed by victories over Midlothian and Frisco High. Wednesday’s result makes six consecutive playoff wins.

The UIL lists Centennial as the 5A champion in each of the previous three seasons. Thursday offers the chance to extend that run against a team that has already beaten the Titans once.