Burford back to back in junior double

PROMINENT tennis talent Jack Burford has won back-to-back Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club junior championships.

The young gun took out his second consecutive A Grade boys’ title, defeating Tague Morris 6-1 in the final.

Burford also doubled up to win the A Grade boys’ doubles alongside Josh Williams, defeating Morris and Derek Bagacay.

Tournament director Rob Keens said it was a great weekend of action.

“We had 111 registrations across the two days: 53 playing singles and 58 in doubles, which was great,” he said.

“There were 12 players in A Grade in a card of six, with the winners of each card meeting in the final.

“There was some really good tennis on display across all grades.”

The Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club Championships for senior players begins on Friday.

Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club junior tournament results

SINGLES

A boys: winner – Burford, runner-up – Tague Morris.

A girls: no entries.

B1 boys: winner – Avaneeth Jeyakanthan, runner-up – Nate Hogarth.

B1 girls: winner – Aveena Jeyakanthan, runner-up – Aathana Jeyakanthan.

B2 boys: winner – Hamish Tiller, runner-up – Nate Lawn.

B2 girls: winner – Layla Searle, runner-up – Mercedes Kaiser.

C1 boys: winner – Braxton Ficarra, runner-up – Neff Augustine.

C1 girls: winner – Charlotte Davis, runner-up – Charlotte Hardy.

C2 boys: winner – Elijah Amos, runner-up – Archie Torney.

C2 girls: winner – Lilly Colbert, runner-up – Majorca Ficarra.

D boys: winner – Nicholas Keens, runner-up – Christiano Dichiera.

D girls: winner – Diana Tran, runner-up – Charlie Bennett.

DOUBLES

A boys: winner – Jack Burford and Josh Williams, runner-up – Tague Morris and Derek Bagacay.

A girls: No entries.

B1 boys: winner – Nate Hogarth and Darby Fraser, runner-up – Avaneeth Jeyakanthan and Kaleb Smith

B1 girls: winner – Aathana Jeyakanthan and Aveena Jeyakannthan, runner-up – Layla Searle and Rose Dichiera.

B2 boys: winner – Nick Hahnel and Paddy Connelly, runner-up – Braxton Ficarra and Nate Lawn.

B2 girls: winner – Raya Robb and Sophie Goulding, runner-up – Ruby Tiller and Darcy James.

C1 boys: winner – Caleb Leamon and Elijah Amos.

C1 girls: winner – Holly Batchelor and Clara Keens, runner-up – Charlotte Davis and Kaitlyn Bennett.

C2 boys: winner – Liam Amos and Archie Torney.

D boys: winner – Nicholas Keens and Nate Hunt, runner-up – Dash McNabb and Charlie Bennett.

Digital Editions


  • All aboard the Monty Express!

    All aboard the Monty Express!

    MONEY, what is it good for? Absolutely buses. Buses, what are they good for? Absolutely money! At least that’s what Stuart Saunders is hoping. Living…

More News

  • Vern and Valda validate their vows

    Vern and Valda validate their vows

    VERN and Valda Ridley may have the longest, happiest marriage in Sunraysia yet. After marrying in 1950, before Elvis was the King and only five years after the end of…

  • Heavy rainfall across the region

    Heavy rainfall across the region

    HEAVY rainfall is being seen across most of the Mallee and Wimmera, leading to flash flooding in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast possible six-hourly rainfall totals between…

  • An arabesque is best in the west

    An arabesque is best in the west

    MILDURA ballet dancer Lucas McLean has swapped Sunraysia’s river shores for Perth’s Indian Ocean, with small detours via Melbourne and Europe to hone his craft. And in late 2025, after…

  • Peeps into the Past – 22 to 28 February 2026: Golden effort

    Peeps into the Past – 22 to 28 February 2026: Golden effort

    Presented by Mildura & District Historical Society and compiled by Mildura Rural City Council Libraries. 100 YEARS AGO: 1926 TO THE RESCUE: In view of the loss of lives in…

  • Cooking up great reads

    Cooking up great reads

    Mildura library has a large collection of Non-Fiction books covering many varied subjects, with new items continually being added to our collection. Here is a selection of new some of…

  • Pilot program now boarding

    Pilot program now boarding

    A NEW hands-on operator-first development program designed to help turn big ideas into market-ready visitor experiences is being launched by Destination Riverina Murray. “Following a recent operational review, and in…

  • Mildura Basketball Association results

    Mildura Basketball Association results

    Thursday, 19 February Under 12 Boys Division 1 Irymple U12 Boys Smith Def Demons U12 Boys Harris 46–38, Wildcats U12 Boys Herring Def Saints U12 Boys D2 – Hayes 42–22,…

  • Ouyen pool on the lookout for lifeguards

    Ouyen pool on the lookout for lifeguards

    ALIGNED Leisure is set to provide free lifeguard training for Ouyen community members to help fill the rank’s of the regions aquatic facilities. The sporting company works in partnership with…

  • Historical society’s grape new window

    Historical society’s grape new window

    JUDY Hyde has a story behind her new display in the Mildura and District Historical Society’s front window on Deakin Avenue. Mrs Hyde said she grew up on a fruit…

  • Almond harvest gets underway

    Almond harvest gets underway

    THE almond industry has begun its harvest season and is projected to yield more than 169,000 tonnes. Last year the almond industry took in 155,697 tonnes, which was above estimates…