MIDLAND, Mich. — The Chelsea High School varsity boys tennis team wrapped up a remarkable season over the weekend at the MHSAA Division 3 State Championship at the Greater Midland Tennis Center. Navigating a tough tournament field packed with top-seeded private school programs, the Bulldogs proved their grit, finishing in 6th place overall out of 22 teams and tying for the top-performing public school program in the entire state. Highlights from the Championship Weekend Despite facing fierce, highly competitive opponents throughout the bracket, Chelsea put together an outstanding team performance: Quarterfinal Deep Runs: Four out of eight flights advanced all the way to the state quarterfinal round, racking up crucial team points and showcasing the squad's depth. Top Public School Honors: In a division heavily dominated by private school powerhouses, Chelsea High School finished tied for 6th place overall—standing tall behind the top-seeded private schools as the highest-finishing public school team in Division 3. Spotlight Performance: Gavin Heinze Named State Runner-Up The headline performance of the tournament belonged to sophomore Gavin Heinze, who delivered a brilliant postseason run at #3 Singles. Playing with poise beyond his grade level, Heinze battled through a grueling bracket to earn a spot in the State Final Match. In a hard-fought championship bout, Gavin left everything on the court, ultimately earning State Runner-Up honors. Reaching a state final in such a competitive division as a 10th grader is a magnificent achievement! Congratulations to Gavin Heinze and the entire Chelsea High School tennis team on an exceptional weekend in Midland and a phenomenal 2026 season!