Girls Tennis Ramblers Win Six Matches at IHSA State Tournament

10/27/2026

Loyola Academy’s Caroline Hewitt ’28, Molly Minahan ’28 and Ainsley Schachman ’27 capped an outstanding season with impressive performances at the IHSA State Tennis Tournament. Caroline won three singles matches, while Molly and Ainsley won three matches in doubles to advance to Friday’s competition.

In singles, Caroline faced a 9–16 seed from Conant in the first round, falling 6–0, 7–6 (9). She responded with three consecutive victories over players from Alton, York and Oswego East before concluding the tournament with a 3–2 record. Caroline now has five career state tournament wins, with one season still to come.

In doubles, Molly and Ainsley opened against the No. 2 seed from Hinsdale Central. Following a first-round loss, they earned three straight victories over teams from Whitney Young, Metea Valley and Marist. Their tournament run ended Friday against a 9–16 seed from Wheaton Warrenville South.

Molly and Ainsley finished the season with 27 wins, setting a Loyola Academy program record for the most wins by a doubles team in a single season. Ainsley also concluded her four-year varsity career with 82 wins—the most by an individual Rambler over the past 10 years.

Congratulations to Caroline, Molly and Ainsley on an exceptional season and for representing Loyola Academy at the state tournament!