Reed MacAlester, a standout junior at Brother Martin, overcame early setbacks in a regional tennis championship with key advice from his father, Coach Lee MacAlester. After dropping two games against Northshore’s James Graham, Reed adjusted his play, ultimately winning 6-3, 6-1. He transitioned to singles this season after a successful stint in doubles, where he reached the state finals twice, winning once. Both Brother Martin and Mount Carmel excelled, advancing to finals in both singles and doubles categories. Reed, currently the top-ranked 18-and-under boys player in Louisiana, aims to continue his success at the upcoming state finals in Monroe.

By the Numbers
  • Reed MacAlester won his match 6-3, 6-1 at the regional tournament.
  • He is currently the No. 1 ranked 18-and-under boys player in USTA ratings.
What's Next

Reed will compete at the state finals next week in Monroe, where he is a top contender for the Division I singles title.

Bottom Line

With his strong performance and backing from his coach father, Reed MacAlester is poised to assert his dominance in the upcoming state championships, aiming to replicate last year’s success of his predecessor.