Maverick Peterson at an earlier Wellington tournament. 

Sumner Newscow report — Wellington had one state qualifier for the Class 4A tennis tournament after the Regional on Friday in Buhler.

Wellington junior Maverick Peterson placed fifth in singles and will be attending the state tournament in Winfield next weekend. Wellington High School is hosting the tournament even if its in Winfield.

Peterson, at 21-11, won the elimination first round defeating A. Trissal of Circle 6-1, 6-0. He lost to J. Moore of Winfield 6-1, 6-2 in the second round which sent him to the consolation bracket.

He would beat T. Schlotter of Buhler 6-2, 6-0 to qualify for state. He then would be R. Knight of El Dorado 6-3, 4-6, 6-0.

The other Crusaders had quick exits from the Regional.

Brodie Lough lost to T. Schlatter 6-0, 6-3 in singles.

In doubles competition, White/Lynnes lost to Boldra/Koenigsman of Circle 6-1, 6-3. Hernandez/Stewart were losers to Mays/Eck of El Dorado 6-3, 6-1.