Captain Update: Off to a Hot Start
Our captains are a combined 18-4 to start the high school season
The 2026 high school tennis season is in full swing across the Treasure Valley, and our Club Tennis captains are making their mark. Through the first few weeks of the season, our six captains have posted a combined record of 18-4 — an impressive 81.8% winning percentage to kick things off.
Here's how each captain is performing so far.
The Scoreboard
| Captain | School | Record | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heidi McMillan | Boise | 5-0 | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| Gabbi Molen | Middleton | 5-1 | — | 5-1 |
| Colton Symes | Eagle | 2-0 | — | 2-0 |
| David Wang | Bishop Kelly | 2-1 | 2-1 | — |
| Ryan Emerson | Bishop Kelly | 2-1 | — | 2-1 |
| Sofia Guzman | Bishop Kelly | 2-1 | — | 2-1 |
Combined: 18-4
Captain Highlights
Heidi McMillan — Boise High School (5-0)
Heidi is the captain to beat right now. She's a perfect 5-0 to start the season, dominating in both singles and doubles. In singles, she cruised past Capital's Marley Case (6-0, 6-1) and Meridian's Annabelle Walthall (6-0, 6-1) before gutting out a three-set thriller against Borah's Isabelle Bourgeau (6-7, 6-4, 11-9) — the kind of win that shows what championship-level composure looks like. In doubles with partner Savah Marsh, she hasn't slowed down, picking up two more wins including a 6-0, 6-2 victory over fellow captain Sofia Guzman and Will Guzman in a Bishop Kelly matchup. Heidi is playing like someone on a mission in her final high school season.
Gabbi Molen — Middleton High School (5-1)
Gabbi has been one of the busiest captains early on, already logging six matches — all in doubles with partner Tia Marston. The pair has been dominant, posting five wins and only one loss. They kicked off the season with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Hillcrest, followed by a pair of wins at an early-season tournament against Rigby (6-2, 6-4) and Parma — where they rallied from a set down to win in a match tiebreaker (6-7, 6-1, 10-5). Their lone loss came in a tight three-setter against Emmett (4-6, 6-3, 12-10) that could have gone either way. Most recently, Gabbi and Tia knocked off Columbia (6-0, 6-0) and Rocky Mountain (6-2, 7-5). Gabbi's doubles rating of 12.2 leads all six captains.
Colton Symes — Eagle High School (2-0)
Colton has been surgical in his two doubles matches with partner Tyler Osborne. They opened with a 6-0, 6-0 blanking of Ridgevue and followed it up with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Centennial. Not a lot of court time yet, but Colton clearly hasn't lost a step — when he's on the court, opponents aren't getting much.
David Wang — Bishop Kelly High School (2-1)
David is competing in singles this season, and he's off to a solid 2-1 start. He opened with a convincing 6-2, 6-0 win over Skyview's Gabe Lawson, then showed grit in his next match, coming back from losing the first set 0-6 against Nampa's Takeo Sanders to win in a match tiebreaker (0-6, 6-4, 10-4). His only loss came against Boise's Jack Parent (7-5, 6-1). For a player who picked up a racket less than two years ago, David continues to prove he belongs at the highest level.
Ryan Emerson — Bishop Kelly High School (2-1)
Ryan has been playing doubles with different partners early in the season, going 2-1. He opened with a dominant 6-0, 6-0 win over Skyview alongside Luke Perko, and added another 6-0, 6-0 win against Nampa with Lauren Mallory. His loss came in a competitive match against Boise's Fisher Andrews and JP Hay (6-2, 6-3). Ryan's versatility with multiple partners shows his ability to adapt — a trait that will serve him well as the season progresses.
Sofia Guzman — Bishop Kelly High School (2-1)
Sofia is 2-1 in doubles to start her senior season. She opened with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Skyview alongside Ellis Brown, then paired with Ashley McArthur for a solid 6-4, 6-2 win over Nampa. Her loss came against Boise's Heidi McMillan and Savah Marsh (0-6, 2-6) — a tough draw against a fellow captain who's been dominant this season. Look for Sofia to continue building momentum as she plays out her final high school season.
What We're Watching
- Heidi's unbeaten run — Can she keep the perfect record going as competition stiffens?
- Gabbi and Tia's doubles chemistry — This Middleton pair looks like one of the best in the valley.
- David's resilience — That comeback from 0-6 down shows he's developing the mental toughness to compete with anyone.
- The Bishop Kelly connection — Three of our six captains play for BK. How they push each other in practice could fuel a deep postseason run.
Stay tuned — we'll be back next week with another update as district play continues to heat up.
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