Sisters on the Court: Hannah and Julia Lightner Remain Undefeated

Women's Tennis 9/23/2026 11:34:00 AM Sisters on the Court: Hannah and Julia Lightner Remain Undefeated BROWNWOOD, Texas - The Howard Payne University women's tennis team has found a winning combination at the top of its doubles lineup. Sisters, Hannah Lightner and Julia Lightner, the Yellow Jackets' No. 1 women's doubles team, are off to an impressive 7-0 start this season. Playing alongside a sibling can come with its own challenges, but for Hannah and Julia, their relationship has helped create strong chemistry on the court. Their ability to communicate, trust each other, and stay composed during matches has been a major part of their undefeated start. "We know each other better than anyone," Hannah said. "We can tell when the other person needs encouragement or when we just need to focus and move on to the next point. Being sisters definitely helps us stay connected during a match." Julia said their familiarity with each other has made it easier to develop their doubles game. "We have played together for so long that sometimes we know what the other person is going to do before they even say anything," Julia said. "We trust each other, and that makes a huge difference when we ar...