THE Stage 2 tennis stars of St Joseph’s Public School have etched their names in the history books, finishing in the top two of the Todd Woodbridge Cup State Finals on Monday, 10 November.
The finals appearance followed months of competition across district and regional levels, involving more than 10,000 students from across the state.
Competing at Sydney Olympic Park the St Joseph’s tennis prodigies placed first after four rounds in their pool, advancing the team through to the semi finals.
They then progressed confidently through the semi finals, recording the highest percentage of match wins to set up a grand final showdown with Kangaroo Valley Public School.
Despite a gallant effort, the St Joseph’s team was eventually defeated by Kangaroo Valley, narrowly missing out on victory by three matches.
St Joseph’s teacher Mrs Jessica Koenig told News Of The Area, “The school is so proud of the amazing talent of these students.
“They all showed tremendous skill, determination and grit as they battled it out on the courts and we can’t wait to see what they continue to achieve in the future.”
The students’ success has been lauded by Kendall Tennis Club coaches Rhyan Hudson and Elwood Dollery.
“We are all extremely proud of the Stage 2 students from St Joseph’s Public School,” said Rhyan.
“They have all worked extremely hard during their lessons in the lead up to Sydney and what a great reward.”
Representing St Joseph’s in the finals were: Maddie Elliott, Harper Kelly, Billie Vial, Summer Randall, Sophie Whatson, Dean Hartog, Aiden Koenig, Flynn Isaac, Stanley Randall, and Declan Dollery.
The Todd Woodbridge Cup is a primary school competition for Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) and Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6) that uses modified equipment, numeric scoring and mixed gender teams.
The competition commences with school zone events followed by regional playoffs in Term 3 and finally a State Final that is held at Sydney Olympic Park each year in Term 4.
By Kim AMBROSE
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