Pahman and Barnett Secure Section 5 Tennis Titles

A Three-Set Thriller on Court 5

You want intensity? I’ll give you intensity. Bentlee Pahman and Margaret Harbor went to the absolute limit on Court 5 during the Class 4A-5A Section 5 tennis championships. The final scoreboard read 6-4, 0-6, 10-7, a scoreline that tells you everything you need to know about the lack of focus in that second set. Pahman started strong, but the momentum shifted violently before she finally locked in for the match tiebreak to secure the hardware.

It’s about how you respond when your opponent drags you into the dirt. After dropping that bagel, a lot of players would fold. Pahman didn’t. She reset, found her range, and ground out those final points under the pressure of a section title. For those following the WTA Tour or tracking junior prospects, these are the moments that separate the contenders from the rest of the pack. You can learn more about the professional landscape these players aspire to by checking the latest WTA rankings.

The Donoho Squad Looks Toward Mobile

While the individual titles for Pahman and Harper Barnett were the talk of Briarwood Christian School, the team dynamic remains a bitter pill. Donoho finished second to Briarwood in the overall standings, and that’s a tough result to swallow for any competitor. You can't just be happy with the individual glory when the team banner is on the line.

Now, the focus shifts to the state tournament in Mobile this coming Monday and Tuesday. This is where the real work begins. If they want to erase the memory of a second-place section finish, they need to bring that Court 5 tenacity to every single game next week. No more letting sets slip away—it's time to close the door.