Squash grand finalists set

A FIVE set match in each of the two Mildura Squash semi finals on Thursday ultimately determined which teams would advance to the 2025 Autumn Pennant grand final.

Wayne Sparks came back from two sets down to win in five and cement Team Four’s place in the decider, while the final match of the night between Sean Darcy and Wade Stephens saw Team Three claim bragging rights.

Team Three and Team Four advance to the deciding round, to be played on Thursday from 6.30pm at Mildura Sporting Precinct.

Team One 1-6-161 lost to Team Four 2-6-167

Ben McMillan 1-3-53 d Gary Callaway 0-1-47, Luka Baudewyns 0-2-57 lost to Wayne Sparks 1-3-65, Phil Baudewyns 0-1-51 lost to Brody Tanner 1-3-55

Team Three 1-6-142 defeated Team Five 1-6-139

Sean Darcy 1-3-71 d Wade Stephens 0-2-55, Cliff Pistorius 1-3-53 d Daniel Harberger 0-1-39, Travis Winton 0-0-18 lost to James Bowker 1-3-45

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