CAMDEN Haven High School (CHHS) has made its mark on the Stan Jones Knockout tennis tournament, winning the North Coast open boys final in Grafton on Tuesday 24 June.
To reach the final, CHHS first claimed victory in the Lower North Coast competition, defeating Toormina High School 7 sets to 1.
They defeated Bryon Bay High School in the North Coast final, winner of the Upper North Coast tournament, 5 sets to 1.
CHHS has now secured a spot in the State Titles set to take place in Nelson Bay from 6-7 August.
Representing the school will be Logan Bell, Elwood Dollery, Mitchell Job, Laith Mickklesson and distance education student Finn McDonagh.
Logan, Elwood, Mitchell and Laith are active members of Kendall Tennis Club, and receive coaching under Rhyan Hudson, while Finn is a member of Forster Tennis Club.
Finn is currently ranked as the number one singles player in the North Coast region.
He will represent the North Coast at the Combined High School (CHS) State Singles Tennis Championships in Parramatta in late August, with Logan Bell named as a reserve.
Wendy Hudson, President of the Kendall Tennis Club, expressed immense pride in the boys’ achievements.
“This is a well deserved opportunity,” said Wendy.
“These boys have been representing their school and Kendall Tennis Club since Year 7 and it is great to see the culmination of their effort and commitment reach the state level.”
Team member Elwood shared his excitement at the prospect of representing the North Coast team in the state competition.
“I’m really excited to travel with and play alongside the boys,” Elwood said.
“I’m also very grateful to Miss Kylie Read, our school tennis coordinator, for taking the team to Grafton.”
By Kim AMBROSE
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