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MONROE – Senior Alexander Jayroe of Evangel prevailed in a tight second set after taking control with an impressive first set to upset the defending champion and win the LHSAA Division III boys singles championship Tuesday.

Jayroe won 6-2, 7-5 over St. Charles Catholic’s Brody Matherne in the LHSAA tennis tournament hosted by ULM.

Jayroe earned his spot in the championship match with a grueling 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 semifinal victory over Arjun Walvekar of Newman.

His triumph helped the ECA boys finish fourth in team standings. Calvary’s girls were fourth in their division.