Thanks to a runner-up finish in districts, HHS sophomore Connor McKinney has qualified for the Class 1 state tournament in singles. Credit: DOUG DAVISON | HOUSTON HERALD

After winning the South Central Association conference championship in singles, Houston High School sophomore Connor McKinney followed up by taking second at the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 1 District 8 tournament last Saturday at Salem, and qualifying for the Class 1 state tournament in the process.

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Doug Davison is a writer, photographer and newsroom assistant for the Houston Herald. Contact him by phone at 417-967-2000 or by email at ddavison@houstonherald.com.