Women playing in the Euroa and District Winter Tennis Competition were blessed with another glorious day for their matches in Benalla, Euroa, and Mansfield on Monday.

The ladder leaders furthered their finals aspirations with strong wins.

Terip’s Cindy Hayes, Frances Lawrence, Phoebe McDonagh, and Jenny Martin took every set against Seven Creeks’ Rowena Ellis, Julie Brook, Carmel Linehan, and Mary Kelly, who got close in two sets.

Terip won 6/49 to 0/19 to hold third spot.

Creighton’s Creek’s team of Debbie Seach, Annabelle Hayes, Kerry Hewlett, and Lyn Johnston played Moglonemby’s Judy Sands, Marlene Hanrahan, Danielle Scottis, and Lisa Krepp.

All the Creighton’s Creek players have played for Moglonemby, with Debbie and Lyn previous team members, and Annabelle and Kerry both filling in for them this year.

With everyone knowing each other’s game you would think this should have been a quick match, but this was not the case, with all players trying new shots to win the vital points.

Moglonemby won the first two sets 8-5 and 8-3 before Creighton’s Creek’s Annabelle and Lyn won 8-3.

Judy and Danielle then found themselves in a tiebreak and, after losing in a tiebreak the previous week, they stayed focused and took the set 8-7 against Debbie and Kerry.

With only four games separating the teams, Moglonemby won the last two sets 8-6 to win by eight games and hang on to second spot on the ladder.

Next week they face Terip, who are only 0.5 points below in third position, while Wappan can also jump into second or third position if they have a good win over Benalla.

Moglonemby won 5/43 to 1/35.

Wappan’s Anna Speirs, Liza Karras, Rhonda Carpenter, and Carol Watts hosted Delatite in a match of high-quality ball striking and counterpunching.

Delatite’s Karyn Fraser hit hard, flat balls, and Carolyn Murray produced excellent returns in their opening set against Anna and Liza, who lifted for the eventual 8-5 win.

Pitted against each other, Deb McCormack and Carol Watts made outrageous reflex volleys at net, while baseline balls lengthened the rallies as Deb Mims and Rhonda Carpenter found their range opposing each other on the day.

Wappan won the local derby 6/48 to 0/16 and retained their fourth spot on the ladder.

Mansfield travelled to face an undermanned side in Benalla.

Maureen Jewell, Claire Sharp, and Deb Siggers were challenged but enjoyed the contest and entertaining company.

They were particularly grateful to Euroa’s Mary Dewis for stepping in at the last minute.

Mansfield’s Michelle Pigdon, Keira McDonagh, Natalie Bergsma, and Peta Kelly combined superbly to win every set 6/48 to 0/19.

The teams switched places on the ladder, with Mansfield moving into fifth spot.

Euroa had the bye and picked up five points to cement their minor premiership with the final round yet to play out.

While the other finalists are locked in, final placings could change.

The semi finals will be played in Mansfield on Monday, September 8.

Ladder: Euroa 106.5, Moglonemby 94.5, Terip 94, Wappan 88, Mansfield 72, Benalla 63.5, Creighton’s Creek 47.5, Seven Creeks 35, Delatite 29

Anyone seeking a hit on Wednesday afternoon is welcome to join the courageous souls who turned up before the hailstorm hit town last week.

Players of all levels are welcome to join in if they are brave enough to battle the elements all year round.

Mansfield Tennis Association held its AGM on Monday 1 September in the clubhouse.

Summer competition gets underway with juniors at 8.45am on Saturday 11 October, and night competitions start on Tuesday-Thursday 14-16 October.

Players need to register now for team selection for their preferred night.

Entries close Monday 14 September.

To be added to the fill-in list there is a new membership category for emergency players who substitute for summer competition.

Specify which night/s by email.

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Any questions or assistance with memberships: mansfieldtennisassoc@gmail.com