BIG-hitting Lachlan Flynn helped St Andrew Stingers to the perfect start in Premier League on Saturday in the opening round of the Sunraysia District Tennis Association winter season.
Flynn has stepped up to lead Stingers this year in the top division and his 28-10 score was the catalyst for his side’s big win over Sarnia Supersonics.
St Andrews completely dominated to finish the day five (56) to Supersonics one (38).
In the other matches, Alcheringa Aces were too strong for last year’s premiers Red Cliffs, who were without their regular line-up and injured No.1 player Bill Madafferi. The Aces won five (44) to two (37).
In Division One, Sarnia Sloggers look the team to beat, thrashing Alcheringa Avengers eight (71) to two (41).
Nichols Point were well led by veteran Bill McClumpha against Red Cliffs.
McClumpha finished the day 24-7 as his side ran out winners six (65) to four (58).
SDTA round 1 results
Premier League
St Andrews Stingers 5 (64) d Sarnia Supersonics 1 (38)
Lachlan Flynn 28/10 (St Andrews)
Alcheringa Aces 5 (44) d Red Cliffs Reds 2 (37)
Thomas Nichols 28/12 (Alcheringa)
Division 1
Sarnia Sloggers 8 (71) d Alcheringa Avengers 2 (41)
Warren Searle 24/6, Joel Hamilton 24/10, Vaughan Marshall 24/9, Susan Green 24/11 (Sarnia)
Nichols Point Legends 6 (65) d Red Cliffs Rebels 4(58)
Bill McClumpha 24/17, Nathan Swaeney 24/13 (Nichols Point), Lisa Hill 24/10 (Red Cliffs)
Division 2
Sacred Heart Breakers 6 (62) d Red Cliffs Rockets 4 (58)
Matt Mandica 24/7, Frank Michele 24/14 (Sacred Heart)
Red Cliffs Ratbags 5 (69) d Sacred Heart Starters 5 (64)
Kurt Fitzpatrick 24/1/ (Sacred Heart), Steph Lines 24/17 (Red Cliffs)
Division 3
Nichols Point Diamonds 5 (65) d Sarnia Sinners 5 (62)
St Andrews Spartans 7 (71) d Sacred Heart Strings 3 (43)
Adrian McGregor 24/3, Antony Parakkal 24/12 (St Andrews), Jenny Gathercole 24/15 (Sacred Heart)
Nichols Point Stayers 6 (66) d Alcheringa Assassins 4 (51)
Shane Noonan 24/4 (Nichols Point)
Division 4/5
Sarnia Saints 10 (80) d Sacred Heart Braves 0 (32)
Matt Elliot 24/9, Andrew Baker 24/11, Alby Baker 24/11, Michelle Riordan 24/5, Cheyenne Riordan 24/14. Maree Moore 24/11 (Sarnia)
Red Cliffs Roosters 7 (73) Alcheringa Alfrescoes 3 (38)
Jake Veal 24/3, Logan Cochrane 24/7, Bec Casey 24/8 (Red Cliffs)
Sacred Heart Attacks 5 (60) d Sarnia Sunbeams 5 (57)
Shanley Marshall 24/9 (Sarnia)
Alcheringa Almighties 10 (80) d St Andrews Sprites 0 (12)
Swen Olofsson 24/3, Clinton French 24/8, Max Cornwall 24/3, Peta-Mary Hogarth 24/1, Mandy Phillips 24/4, Louise Olofsson 24/2 (Alcheringa)
