The La Porte High School Bulldog tennis team is the District 22-5A champion and will compete in the first round of the regional meet at Clear Lake High School on Friday, Oct. 30.  The Bulldogs will play Clear Creek High School at 7:45 a.m.

  According to Coach Tom Shope, the team entered the season with 14 returning players.  Led by nine seniors, the team went undefeated in District 22-5A play and entered the district tournament as the number one seed, with a record of 15-2 (7-0 in district play). 

  At the district tournament, the Bulldogs defeated the Dobie High School Longhorns in the semifinals to enter the Oct. 24 showdown against Deer Park High School. La Porte defeated Deer Park 10-5 to win the district championship.

  "What a season to remember," said Shope.  "These types of seasons don't come around very often.  I am so proud of these guys; they have worked hard all season for just this reason."