West Mesquite High School Tennis, Class of 1988
The most successful tennis athlete in Mesquite history can be found at West Mesquite. Once a standout athlete for the Wranglers, Hernando Ledezma now trains and educates the next generations at his alma mater. Ledezma quickly made his stamp on Texas tennis as he qualified for the state tournament as a freshman, a feat he would replicate every year until graduation. His success continued in his sophomore year, repeating his district and regional championships and ultimately finishing third in the state tournament. Eventually, Ledezma would capture the state championship in 1987 as a junior and refused to give up the title, repeating as a senior in 1988. His career continued collegiately at Paris Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler as he earned distinction as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American. Upon graduation, Ledezma returned to Mesquite ISD, becoming head tennis coach at Poteet High School. He is currently head tennis coach at West Mesquite, a role he has held for over a decade.
