St Michaels strong

St Michaels wrapped up the minor premiership and Kalkee and Horsham Lawn sealed finals berths in an eventful weekend of Central Wimmera Tennis Association pennant competition.

The Saints’ commanding 11-100 to 3-61 win against Haven officially sealed top spot for the competition frontrunner.

St Michaels’ women were particularly dominant, winning all of their singles and doubles sets.

Lachlan Punchard was a clear standout for Haven, winning both doubles rubbers he played as well as his singles bout with Bill Robertson.

The loss leaves Haven in a desperate two-way battle with Drung South for the fourth finals place.

The Drungsters lost a hard-fought match against Kalkee 9-82 to 5-76.

The Kees got themselves across the line in a back-and-forth contest in the singles section, with Jeff Friberg and Steve Schultz and Melissa Beddison claiming vital wins.

Friberg’s singles rubber against Dylan Emmerson went down to the wire, with Friberg prevailing 8-7.

Horsham Lawn continued Telangatuk East’s winless season with an 11-96 to 3-44 triumph.

Courtney Price was Telangatuk East’s best performer on the day, winning all three sets she played.

With two rounds remaining, Horsham Lawn will now battle Kalkee for second place, with ladder position determining home court advantage for finals. at the weekend, going down