Our Dallas Dynasty

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...

By Richie Whitt

November 10, 2008

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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

Richie Whitt has been a columnist, reporter, broadcaster and blogger covering Dallas' sports scene for more than 40 years. He wrote the Observer's sports column 2005-2011 and has reported sports on TV, radio and online. You can read his latest work a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bears/author/richie-whitt">SI.com.

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