Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Louisiana Tech tennis head coach Amy Sargeant announced Wednesday the addition of Alexandra “Lexie” Patton, a five-star recruit from Coppell, Texas.
Standing at 5-foot-4, Patton joins the program with an impressive resume. She has been ranked as high as No. 47 nationally and No. 4 in the state of Texas per TennisRecruiting.net, while earning three District Female MVP honors at Coppell High School.
A two-time regional champion and three-time state medalist, Patton recently captured the Girls 16s singles title at the Texas Slam, one of the nation’s premier junior tennis tournaments. The right-hander was also a member of the high school Super Elite Team. Her excellence extends beyond the court as a WFAA Scholar-Athlete.
“I am thrilled to welcome Lexie to the Bulldog Family,” said Sargeant, who is in her third season at the helm. “I first met Lexie two years ago at a recruiting showcase and immediately thought, ‘wow, she is good.’ Watching her journey closely ever since, I have seen her grow tremendously both as a person and in her tennis game. She has athleticism, natural power, and a willingness to learn. The future is bright, and we cannot wait to have her in Ruston!”
Patton said her decision to choose LA Tech was an easy one.
“I chose Louisiana Tech mainly because of Coach Sarge,” Patton said. “From the first time I met her, I immediately respected her as a coach. I feel like she wants to support me not just on the court but off it as well. She has always made me feel seen both as a player and as a person. When I toured the school, I noticed how connected everyone is, even within the community, and how much they genuinely care. I also liked the girls on the team and how genuine they are.”
Patton becomes the latest standout to join a Bulldog tennis program that is coming off a 19-win dual season while advancing to the Conference USA Tournament championship for the first time in program history. LA Tech has won 15+ matches in each of the last four seasons.
