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When you think Highland Park, think wealth. And butlers. And Matthew Stafford. And, apparently, tennis. The Cowboys of the ’90s? Southlake Carroll of the ‘00s? They have nothing, and I mean nothing, on this local sports dynasty. Five state championships in six years. A record of 138-1 since ’03. 21...
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When you think Highland Park, think wealth. And butlers. And Matthew Stafford. And, apparently, tennis.

The Cowboys of the ’90s? Southlake Carroll of the ‘00s? They have nothing, and I mean nothing, on this local sports dynasty.

Five state championships in six years. A record of 138-1 since ’03. 21 consecutive Texas state semifinal berths.

Would you believe Highland Park? Would you believe …

Tennis?

HP’s tennis team capped a 20-0 season last weekend in Austin, winning its 10th overall state title. Without losing a set, mind you. The Scots’ only loss in the last six years came in last year’s 4A state championship match, 10-8, to New Braunfels.

Hey, with your Cowboys, Mavs and Stars a combined 12-15-2, don’t be too quick to scoff. – Richie Whitt

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