Tennis action heats up as finals approach

THE courts were abuzz with activity as three matches played out in Euroa, and one in Mansfield, under blue skies last Monday. In a potential semi-final preview Euroa and Benalla played out the longest match of the day. Euroa’s Lyndall Bigland, Di Ellis, Julie Harrington, and Ruth Nolan were determined, and after the teams split the sets two each way Euroa led by one game. Benalla’s Kate Campbell, Claire Sharp, Maureen Jewell and Helen Checucti made their move in the final pairings, winning one 8-3 and the other in a tiebreak. Benalla 4-38 defeated Euroa 2-33, firming up their finals credentials in second spot. Wappan took a few games to get onto the scoreboard against Moglonemby who began strongly. Wappan’s Anna Speirs, Liza Karras, Jenny Bell and Rhonda Carpenter ran hard in the contrasting sun and shade on Euroa’s back courts. Moglonemby’s Robyn Johnson and Lyn Johnston needed to include Euroa’s Ros Doxey and Lyn Pierce into their side and the match went the distance. Both teams found cross-court angles and strategic placement, but eventually Wappan found a way to overcome their opponent in lengthy sets. Wappan 6-48 defeated Moglonemby 0-18. Seven Creeks also needed to recruit late, and Rowena Ellis, Kerry Hewlett, and Genevieve Calvert included Mary Dewis to play against the ladder leaders. Terip’s Bec Lyttle, Cindy Hayes, Phoebe Macdermid, and Jenny Martin controlled the play early and stamped their authority on the match. Not getting it all their own way, Rowena and Mary won their final set 8-5 in a tight battle. Terip 5-45 defeated Seven Creeks 1-16. Mansfield and Delatite met at home in Mansfield for an interrupted lop-sided contest. Mansfield’s Peta Kelly, Michelle Pigdon, Sophie Yencken and Clare Beecham were taking no prisoners, and Delatite needed to forfeit one set. Mansfield 6-48 defeated Delatite 0-10. Thanks to the players who helped Moglonemby and Seven Creeks field teams. Creighton’s Creek had the bye. After Round 16 Terip has 110 points, Benalla 97, Euroa 91, Mansfield 89, Seven Creeks 74, Wappan 71, Creighton’s Creek 65, Moglonemby 38 and Delatite 5.

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