Nash Central senior Hannah Bulluck won the Class 4A East Regional singles title, defeating the No. 2 and No. 1 seeds to reach the top. The victory sends her to the state tournament and is believed to be the first regional tennis championship by a girls’ player in school history.

By the Numbers
  • Bulluck beat No. 2 seed Zoe Small, 6-2, 6-2, in the semifinals.
  • She defeated top seed Peyton Ford, 6-1, 6-4, in the final.
  • Bulluck won four matches without dropping a set.
Yes, But

Bulluck had fallen in the quarterfinals at each of her previous two regional tournaments. This time, she said staying calm and enjoying the moment helped her manage the pressure.

What's Next

Bulluck is scheduled to compete in the state tournament Friday at 9 a.m. at Burlington Tennis Center.

Bottom Line

Bulluck turned past regional disappointments into a breakthrough, claiming a historic title and carrying momentum into the state tournament.