One down, more than a half dozen to go.

The first fall high school sport to reach a conclusion was boys golf, which wrapped up with state tournaments this past Monday and Tuesday.

By this time next week, boys tennis individual state tournaments will be underway and on the verge of reaching their own conclusions.

The Class 4A state tournament takes place Oct. 16-18 at Pueblo City Park, with the 5A championships taking place on those same days but at the Denver Tennis Park.

With state berths at stake, local athletes competed in regional tournaments Wednesday and Thursday.

In each class’ eight regional tournaments, two participants at each position qualify for their respective state tournament.

Only one local athlete punched his ticket to state outright, but a couple others could still

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