IT was game, set and match for the tennis prodigies of St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton (SJPS) on Monday, 20 October, when they aced their opponents in the Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Final.
The regional finals at Kendall Tennis Club welcomed more than 100 Stage 2 and Stage 3 primary school students from Forster to South West Rocks, all vying for the opportunity to progress to the State Finals at Sydney Olympic Park in November.
“This competition is a great opportunity for students to represent their schools as well as connect with their local tennis clubs,” said Wendy Hudson, President of Kendall Tennis Club.
“The seven schools competing included St Joseph’s Laurieton, Tacking Point PS, Kendall PS, South West Rocks PS, Holy Name Primary Forster, East Kempsey PS and Old Bar PS, with all students thoroughly enjoying themselves and displaying great sportsmanship.”
St Joseph’s Primary Laurieton were the Stage 2 winners with Tacking Point Public taking out Stage 3.
“A massive thank you to Kylie Hunt from Tennis NSW and Club Coach Rhyan Hudson for running such a successful day, along with all our canteen volunteers for working tirelessly behind the scenes,” Wendy said.
Rhyan Hudson, facilitator and coach from Kendall Tennis Club, said he was “so proud” of the St Joseph’s players.
“I coach 9 of the 10 players weekly and they performed extremely well in a very competitive field,” he said.
“They’re very excited to be heading to Sydney for the State Finals in November.”
Stage 2 Winners:
St Joseph’s Primary Laurieton: Declan Dollery, Maddie Elliott, Harper Kelly, Billie Vial, Dean Hartog, Aiden Koenig, Flynn Isaac, Summer Randall, Stanley Randall and Sophie Whatson.
By Kim AMBROSE
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