Albion duo wins N-O doubles tourney

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 21 May 2026 at 8:34 pm

Albion scored a pair of tennis victories this afternoon to capture the Niagara-Orleans League doubles tournament championship.

The Purple Eagles duo of Jillian LeBaron and Bradyn Whittier first downed the Barker team of Nick Heideman – Matthew Jordan 6-3,4-6, 7-5 in the semifinals. They then defeated the Newfane team of Matthew Alberter – Dylan Lamont 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 in the championship match.

Both the Albion and Newfane teams advance to the Section VI tournament on Tuesday.

The N-O League will be represented in the sectional singles competition by Barker’s Daniel Goodwin and Albion’s Landon Graybill.