Newton’s Olivia Sornberger Qualifies for State Tennis Tournament

Newton High School’s Olivia Sornberger is headed to the IHSA Girls Tennis State Tournament after earning second place in the sectional singles competition.

Sornberger advanced through the sectional draw to reach the championship match, where she faced top-seeded Abbie Lee of Teutopolis. Lee won the match 6-1, 6-2, leaving Sornberger as the sectional runner-up and earning her a trip to state.

Sornberger’s sectional performance puts Newton on the state tournament stage as she prepares to compete against some of the top girls tennis players in Illinois.

Congratulations to Olivia on an outstanding sectional finish and good luck at state!