CLOSE matches were the feature of round three of the Sunraysia Table Tennis Association.
Tankard Dental, with a 6-5 win over Regional Taxation Services, retained top position on the ladder by percentage. Victory came without the reliance on skipper Thahn Nguyen, who was defeated twice, however teammates Rohan Reimers and Paul Kealley were outstanding, winning two singles each.
In the first match of the night, Kealley started with an upset straight sets win over Leon Brown, and later with the scores locked at five rubbers all, Kealley recovered to defeat Ash Morrison 13-15 15-9 15-6. Kealley partnered with Nguyen to win the important second doubles match which enabled Tankard Dental to record their second win.
Cooke’s Pools and Spas proved too steady for Max Miller Carpets, winning 7-4. Fill-in Shannon Bowen (subbing in for Kate Carmichael who was on Victorian duties at the National Veterans Championships in Canberra) was on fire, winning three singles and taking part in both doubles victories. For the Carpeters, both ArHuang Lau and Liam Wood won two singles — Wood was impressive with a straight sets win over Jackson Murphy.
The remaining match featured five three set contests and Mallee Bearings were able to win four of these resulting in a 7-4 win over Weightman’s Packaging. Bearings skipper Wayne Carmichael won three singles and is the only undefeated player in the competition. He also took part in both doubles victories, each going to three sets. Carmichael’s team mate Rhys Kuurle offered good support winning two singles and his three set win over fill in Andrew Cannard was a highlight.
Summer pennant results round 3:
PENNANT ONE: Tankard Dental 6 (Rohan Reimers, Paul Kealley 2, Thanh Nguyen 1) d Regional Taxation Services 5 (Jackson Tung, Leon Brown 2); Cookes Pools & Spas 7 (Shannon Bowen 3, Jackson Murphy, Lee Leeson 1) d Max Miller Carpets 4 (Arhuang Lau, Liam Wood 2); Mallee Bearings 7 (Wayne Carmichael 3, Reece Kurrle 2) d Weightman’s Packaging 4 (Mark Dorman 2, Andrew Cannard, Russell Walder 1).
PENNANT TWO: Weightman’s Packaging 6 (Jeremy Corrin, Shaun Gifford 2, Therese Fitzpatrick 1) d Pinnacle Packers 5 (Daniel Jansen 3, Rasin Bhuiyan 1); Mallee Meats 7 (Tom Morrison 3, Terry Martin 2) d Cookes Pools & Spas 4 (Kevin Johns 2, Luca Capizzoto, Marita Grace 1); Max Miller Carpets 7 (Jamie Kealley, Jordan Cole 2, Andrew Kremor 1) d Mallee Bearings 4 (John Fitzpatrick, Josh Arnold 2).
PENNANT THREE: Exposed Signage/Apparel 8 (Sabrina Fitzpatrick, Steve Parker 3) d Regional Taxation Services 3 (Leo Parker. Nhat Dat, Brian White 1); Weightman’s Packaging 6 (Chelsey Avers 2, Glenn Leeson, Karly Leach 1) d Mallee Meats 5 (Riley Clemence 3, Dave Tanner, Koby Grace 1).
PENNANT FOUR: Mallee Meats 6 (Maria Starikov 3, Jenny Leach 2, Selma Mayne 1) d Dunkley Scales 5 (Katrina Clifford 2, Brandt Dolic 1); Tankard Dental 8 (Curtis Crabtree 3, Derek Hung 2, Nathan Beard 1) d Weightman’s Packaging 3 (Tom Gilmour 2, Cetty Bonaccorso 1).
