A TIGHT clash between two Division 4 teams proved one of the highlights of Sunraysia District Tennis Association senior competition.
Sacred Heart Braves and Kenny Park Magpies traded blows all day, before Sacred Heart eventually drew clear to win 6 sets 51 games to the Magpies 3 sets 50 games.
Chris Hobart and Ethan Fox won a smashing tie-breaker set over Russell and Steve Bennett, while the Magpies’ Kristen Wade and Mandy Bone won the first ladies doubles 8-2 against Lyn Knowles and Jenny Fox.
The men split the remaining doubles, however the Braves women were just too strong winning the remaining doubles 8-3 and 8-0.
The mixed again decided the match. Sacred Heart stalwarts Knowles and Hobart put the match beyond doubt with an 8-3 win, and while not affecting the result, the final two mixed matches were played with enthusiasm.
In the third mixed, James Jervis and Sheryl Maddren won in a tie-breaker over Simon Stirrat and Kerri Weinert.
Hot Shots for beginners
DO you have a budding tennis star at your house?
This week, alongside the SDTA junior competition at the Aero courts in Eleventh Street, some excited beginners were taking part in the Hot Shots program with experienced Community Play coordinator Lisa Hill.
“Hot Shots is the perfect entry point for children aged 4 to 12 years to learn our wonderful game,” Hill said.
The sessions are held from 9-9.45am. Last weekend, children took part in a warm up, some hand-eye co-ordination drills and then learnt how to hit a modified ball, finishing the session with a fun game. All this is provided for $10 per week plus each participant receives a free Hot Shots t-shirt. Racquets can be provided.
For information or to register contact Lisa on 0400 726 824 or email lisa.joy.hill70@gmail.com
Results, Round 3:
DIVISION 1
Nichols Point Legends 7(70) def Nichols Point Guns n Roses 3(57): Nathan Swaeney 24/19, Heather Olofsson, 24/11 (Legends).
Red Cliffs Rebels 7(67) def Sarnia Sloggers 3(46): Warren Searle 24/11 (Sarnia), Letecia Ellis 24/8, Lisa Hill 24/13, Megan Phillips 24/18 (Red Cliffs).
DIVISION 2
St Andrews Spartans 6(63) def Wentworth Webels 3(47): Rod Turner 24/9, Gav Tisler 24/12, Antony Parakkal 24/13 (St Andrews).
Sacred Heart Starters 7(62) def Red Cliffs Racqueteers 2(41): Derek Bagacay 24/4, Renee Affleck 24/16, (Sacred Heart).
Nichols Point Pointers 6(58) def Alcheringa All Stars 3(50): Jeremy Giddings 24/10 (Alcheringa), Teoi Kirirua-Gill 24/14, Corina O’Callaghan 24/9 (Nichols Point).
DIVISION 3
Nichols Point Diamonds 6(62) def Nichols Point Stayers 3(48): Alan Affleck 24/10 (Diamonds).
Alcheringa Almighties 6(61) def Wentworth Wascals 3(37): Mark Henderson 24/8, Mandy Phillips 24/4 (Alcheringa).
DIVISION 4
Sacred Heart Braves 6(61) def Kenny Park Magpies 3(50): James Jarvis 24/20, Lyn Knowles 24/6 (Sacred Heart).
Red Cliffs Ratbagz 9(72) def Alcheringa Alfrescoes 0(29): Jarrod Kees 24/14, Chris Norris 24/8, Charlie Smith 24/9, Jenny Timmis 24/13, Louise Hodgetts 24/10, Cath Banks 24/4 (Red Cliffs)
LADDERS
DIVISION 1
Red Cliffs Rebels 21 102.84
Nichols Pt Legends 17 128.97
Nichols Pt Guns n Roses 13 114.68
Sacred Heart Guns 12 117.12
Sarnia Sloggers 9 65.02
DIVISION 2
Sacred Heart Starters 29 214.29
Nichols Pt Pointers 21 105.7
Red Cliffs Racqueteers 16 110.34
Alcheringa All Stars 13 83.03
St Andrews Spartans 13 82.42
Wentworth Webels 7 62.83
DIVISION 3
Nichols Pt Diamonds 29 207.29
Alcheringa Almighties 19 211.11
Wentworth Wascals 11 68.97
Nichols Pt Stayers 7 79.34
Nichols Pt DI’s 0 34.72
DIVISION 4
Red Cliffs Ratbagz 32 242.05
Sacred Heart Braves 18 109.93
Kenny Park Magpies 13 88.61
Alcheringa Alfrescoes 3 41.35
JUNIORS round 2:
A GRADE:
Sarnia Gold 23 def Sarnia Red 12
Sarnia Blue 19 def Mixed Team 8
B1 GRADE:
Mixed Club 35 def Red Cliffs 19
Sacred Heart Blue 36 def Sacred Heart Gold 6
Sarnia 32 def Sacred Heart White 26
St Andrews 29 def Wentworth 27
B2 GRADE:
Sacred Heart 30 def Mixed Team 27
Wentworth 29 def Sarnia 28
C GRADE:
Red Cliffs 18 def St Andrews White 6
Sacred Heart 18 def St Andrews Blue 1
Sarnia 18 def Wentworth 5
D GRADE:
Wentworth Red 12 def Wentworth Blue 9
Red Cliffs Red 12 def Red Cliffs Blue 7
