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The Cedar Rapids Prairie High School tennis teams have had a remarkable year, sweeping all major awards in Class 2A boys tennis. Anthony Schulte won the singles state champion title against his brother Dylan, who was named Freshman of the Year. The coaching staff also garnered recognition, with Eric Modracek being honored as the Coach of the Year. Similar accomplishments were echoed in Class 1A, showcasing the growing tennis talent in the area, including standout players from both boys’ and girls’ teams, highlighting a bright future for Cedar Rapids tennis.

Cedar Rapids Celebrates Tennis Triumphs

This year has been a fantastic one for the Cedar Rapids Prairie High School tennis teams! Not only did they emerge victorious, but they also swept all the major awards in Class 2A boys tennis during the 2025 season. In a heartwarming sibling showdown, Anthony Schulte clinched the title of singles state champion, defeating his own brother, Dylan Schulte, in an exciting final match. What makes it even more special is that Anthony was honored as the Senior of the Year while Dylan earned the title of Freshman of the Year.

A Family Affair

With the Schulte brothers both making headlines, they were not alone in their achievements. Both Anthony and Dylan made the all-state first team, joined by their talented teammates: Jake Nelson, Kellan Croatt, Will Feagler, Micah Flaherty, and Jatin Kodavatiganti. Their accomplishments reflect the incredible talent bubbling under the Cedar Rapids Prairie banner.

Coach of the Year

The stellar coaching behind these victories was recognized too! Eric Modracek from Cedar Rapids Prairie was named Coach of the Year for Class 2A boys. His guidance has no doubt helped the players reach their full potential and achieve greatness on the court.

Second Team Standouts

In the realm of second team selections for Class 2A boys, several other players showcased their skills, including Karthik Ganesh, Garrett Bauermeister, Ben Smalley, Abhay Anil, Srihari Kumaresan, Anthony Medina, and Derek Hua. These players certainly contributed to the success of their school this season!

Class 1A Tennis Highlights

Class 1A boys tennis, Ruimin Luo from Fairfield won the well-deserved title of Senior of the Year, while Tyler Wedeking from Aplington-Parkersburg took home the Freshman of the Year honors. Coach Jim Potts from Cedar Rapids Xavier was celebrated as the Coach of the Year for Class 1A boys, highlighting the excellent programming in the area.

The first team all-state selections in Class 1A featured impressive players such as Charlie LeGrand, Easton Moon, Cal Martineau, Parker Stroh, Tyler Grote, Jacob Schmit, and Bennett Link. Their performances showed just how competitive the tennis scene is this year!

Girls’ Tennis Achievements

Switching gears to the girls’ side, Kira Smith from Ankeny was named Senior of the Year for Class 2A, while the honor of Freshman of the Year went to Brianna Launderville from Johnston. Adding to the success of Cedar Falls, Coach Tara Sagers was recognized as the Coach of the Year for Class 2A girls.

On the first team all-state side for Class 2A girls, shimmering talents like Kira Smith, Sescie Haan, Grace Frye, Madelyn Jepsen, Lily Holland, Juju Mauro, and London Taylor made their mark. Meanwhile, the second team included names such as Riley Hilton, Launderville, Mia Deines, Victoria Bakros, and more.

Class 1A Girls’ Honor Roll

Over in Class 1A girls tennis, Claire Smock from Pella was recognized as the Senior of the Year. Her coach, David Bouska, was honored as the Coach of the Year. Camryn Glass from Sergeant Bluff-Luton took home the title for Freshman of the Year, proving that newcomers can make waves in the sport.

The first team selections for Class 1A girls were also filled with remarkable players, including Gabi Fleming, Kate Holton, Claire Smock, Lauren Gibb, Isabel Tobin, Ruby Smith, and Izzy Norton. The second team added further depth with names like Aida Tott, Olivia Huinker, and Grace Huinker rounding out the talented roster.

A Bright Future

With such an impressive showcase of talent and dedication across boys’ and girls’ tennis, the future looks bright for Cedar Rapids. As the players, coaches, and schools come together to celebrate their accomplishments, one thing is for sure: this season will be remembered, and the names of these young athletes will surely be seen again in the years to come!

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