David Mabon and Kate Stephens win last of 2008 tennis

 

The Under 19 yrs. Club singles were completed last week with the boys and girls finals of a high standard.

Kate Stephens continued her good form from the 16 yrs.titles when she beat Sam Oliver 6/4. This time for the 19yrs. title she beat Kate Murphy 7/5 in a good solid match.

David Mabon continued his brilliant run of success by winning his 5th , under 19yrs. title before moving out of the junior ranks.In the final he beat Martin Heyde the Belgium exchange student 6/3 in a high standard match,with David beating John Mabon & Martin elimating Trent Wall in semi finals.

Congratulations to all those players who participated to give the event good atmosphere. Full details are on the Clubs Website.            Highlights of the years junior activities were the Hay Public School team reaching the riverina semi to lose to Griffith East who went on to easily win the State title and to the girls High School team who won the West Riverina section  against five other schools to reach the riverina semis in Wagga.

 

 

19 yrs. David Mabon def. Martin Heyde   6/3

           Kate Stephens  def Kate Murphy 7/5

16 yrs. Mick Harrington def Bernie Payne 6/1

           Kate Stephens  def Sam Oliver    6/4

13 yrs. Jye Thompson   def Tim Hanna    6/1

            Sophie Stephens d Amelia Maynard 6/3

Tony Callaghan is winding down his coaching activities however will be available for private evening coaching in January. Andrew Cronin the 2008 Club champion hopefully will also be coaching in the new year.

 

In the meantime entries can be taken online for next years night competitions to commence in Feb.

A big thank you goes to the Riverina Grazier who continue their good coverage of Hay sport.