Wahgunyah had a confidence boosting win against Boorhaman ahead of finals next weekend. Wahgunyah were never threatened by Boorhaman who threw everything at Wahgunyah (except the kitchen sink) and they tried every trick they knew but Wahgunyah had all the answers when it counted.
Wahgunyah's men dominated while the Boorhaman women shared the honours with Wahgunyah, and Wahgunyah managed to win the mixed sets to provide them with a comfortable victory.
Wahgunyah's best were Sonia Palmer, Max Harvey, Josh Parker & Jaxx Johnstone.
Boorhaman's best were Shirley Fuller, Kathy Van Berlo, Dianne Blythman, & Darren Saward. Wang Hardcourt finished their season off with morale boosting win against Everton to cement top position on the ladder. Hardcourt controlled proceedings from the start and never let Everton settle into a groove, Hardcourt continued to keep Everton on the backfoot until the end and the result proved why they were the best performed team throughout the season.
Hardcourt's best were Chris Lucas, Matt Curran, Denise Goodwin & Kylie Doig. Everton's best were Jo Lucas, Russell Bennett & Gene Williams. Rutherglen left their best till the finish, but it still wasn't enough to overhaul Everton and force their way into the finals.
Rutherglen outclassed and outplayed a below strength Corowa to run out the easiest of winners to completely whitewash Corowa in a demoralising performance ahead of finals next week.
Corowa will need to regroup and refocus quickly if they are to provide some resistance to Hardcourt next week. Rutherglen's best - Nicole Balfour, Freya Gneil & Ed Van Gool. Corowa's best were Anne Rhodes, Skye Somerville & Hudson Bilney.
Section 3
Wahgunyah Deep Heat (Josh Reid, Jacob Palmer, Nathan Andral, Kath Blake) put shock waves through Section 3 with an impressive win over Wooragee (Ian McVea, Dean Bensted, Eiylish McRostie, Keely Maher). Wooragee had been on confidence building winning streak until Heat sizzled on Saturday and burst the Wooragee bubble.
Deep Heat were relentless with their pressure, and their precision tennis was too much for Wooragee to handle. Wahgunyah Wranglers (Scott Parker, Wayne Johnstone, Andrew Palmer, Mitch Parker) continue to brush aside opponents at will, this week it was Wahgunyah United (Brain Jones, Brad Schmidt, Erinne Lutz, Jen Schmidt) that wilted under the consistency and power game of the Wranglers. Wranglers look unstoppable after a very consistent and impressive season, only nerves or injury will stop the Wrangler juggernaut.
Section 1 Finals to be played at Corowa 1pm start
Wang Hardcourt to move through to the Grand Final with a 6-3 victory over Corowa
Wahgunyah to ease past Everton 5-4, this match will be decided by availability and team selection but Wahgunyah should finish in front.
Section 3 Finals to played at Wahgunyah
Wranglers look unbeatable but Wooragee should rebound from Saturdays surprise loss to push Wranglers. Wranglers to win 4-2
Wahgunyah Deep Heat were impressive on Saturday but Wahgunyah United have been consistent all year and should hold on for a 4-2 victory.
Under 15 Finals to be played at Corowa
Wahgunyah will be too strong for Rutherglen White 7-0
Corowa Hewitt will have a battle on their hands with Rutherglen Red who have had some great results during the season, but Hewitt should prevail 5-2
Results
Section 1
Wahgunyah 6-67 def Boorhaman 3-32, Wang Hardcourt 8-71 def Everton 1-33, Rutherglen 9-72 def Corowa 0-34
Section 3
Wahgunyah Deep heat 4-45 def Wooragee 2-33, Wahgunyah Wranglers 6-48 def Wahgunyah United 0-20
Under 15
Wahgunyah 7-42 def Rutherglen White 0-6, Rutherglen Red 7-42 def Corowa Barty 0-9
Ladders
Section 1
Wang Hardcourt 114, Corowa 87, Wahgunyah 75, Everton 61, Rutherglen 55, Boorhaman 27
Section 3
Wahgunyah Wranglers 79, Wooragee 54.5, Wahgunyah United 45, Wahgunyah Deep Heat 17.5
Under 15
Wahgunyah 79, Corowa Hewitt 61, Rutherglen Red 45, Rutherglen White 29, Corowa Barty 8
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