{
  "id": 13533836,
  "title": "South Bend Saint Joseph boys tennis rolls to IHSAA semi-state title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/south-bend-saint-joseph-boys-tennis-rolls-to-ihsaa-semi-state-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T20:59:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/south-bend-saint-joseph-boys-205946210.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Culver, Indiana, South Bend Saint Joseph boys tennis team secured their eighth semi-state title in program history on Saturday. Head coach Matt Halfpenny expressed confidence in his team's readiness, noting their unwavering performance throughout the state tournament. The No. 5 Huskies defeated Culver Academy Eagles 5-0 at the Gable Tennis Center on the CMA campus, a result that further solidified their position as the top contender. Sophomore Jaxson Ashfeld's stellar performance, clinching the title the previous year and posting a 26-0 record, led the team to victory. The Huskies' dominant duo of Jacob and Oliver Hix, along with Cole Halfpenny and Ben Brady, showcased their prowess in all three singles and doubles matches. As the team advances to the quarterfinals against No. 13 Fort Wayne Carroll, their journey to the semifinals and ultimately the state championship concludes with anticipation.",
  "summary": "The No. 5 South Bend Saint Joseph boys tennis team claimed its third straight semi-state title in impressive fashion Saturday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}