Workinger secured the district singles title Saturday, Oct. 10, with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Adriana Guillermo of Magnificat in the championship match. The victory was particularly meaningful after Guillermo defeated Workinger in the sectional final earlier in the postseason.

Workinger began district competition Oct. 8 with a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Sadhvi Kurra of Revere. She followed with a 6-1, 6-1 quarterfinal win against Mallory Koch, the No. 1 seed from Strongsville, to secure her state tournament berth.

Returning Saturday, Workinger defeated Anna Li of Hudson 6-0, 6-1 in the semifinals before completing her championship run against Guillermo. Across four district matches, Workinger did not surrender a set.

"Super proud of Ella; was patient and played great defense in the corners; when the opportunity ball appeared, she attacked to the corners," NDCL coach David Cole said. "Ella also worked through adversity when her opponents started to rally; she settled down and regained control and momentum."

The district championship adds to an outstanding junior season in which Workinger earned North Coast Conference Most Valuable Player honors. She now advances to the state tournament as the No. 1 singles seed from Northeast Ohio.

The OHSAA Division I Girls Tennis State Championships will take place Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15-16, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.

First- and second-round singles competition begins Thursday at 9 a.m., with Division II singles matches followed by Division I singles. Players advancing will compete in Friday's semifinals and championship rounds, beginning at 9 a.m.

Workinger will represent NDCL against the state's top Division I singles competitors as she continues a postseason defined by consistency, composure and competitive excellence.

State Tournament Information

Dates: Thursday-Friday, Oct. 15-16, 2026

Location: Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040

Thursday: First and second rounds begin at 9 a.m.

Friday: Semifinals and finals begin at 9 a.m.

Tickets: $16 general admission and $10 student admission per day. Children 5 and younger are admitted free. Tickets are available online through the OHSAA; no cash sales.

Parking and entry: Spectator parking is free in the east lot. Fans enter through the north entrance.

Spectator reminder: Seating is limited on many courts, and fans are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Pop-up tents are not permitted.

Tickets: https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets

State Tournament Brackets and Updates: https://www.ohsaa.org/Sports-Tournaments/Tennis-Girls/Girls-Tennis-2026/2026-Girls-Tennis-State-Tournament-Coverage

The NDCL community congratulates Ella on her district championship and wishes her continued success as she represents the Lions on the state stage.