Tennis Report

Round 10 – St Joseph’s College

Firsts Report

Last week, Shore’s Firsts tennis team played St Joseph’s College (Joeys). Unfortunately, Shore landed on the wrong side of many close matches, resulting in a 5 – 4 defeat. A standout player was Harper C, who fought back from one set down to overcome a talented player and win 4 – 6, 6 – 0 and 6 – 2. Harper represented his School well, and despite a lack of energy from the whole team, he brought Shore a much-needed win for the day. There are many things we can learn from this loss, and as a team, we must adapt and finish our season strong. Despite this loss, Shore remains in the lead of the competition by 6 points with four matches left in the season.

Zachary L
First Captain

Seconds Report

On Saturday, in a long-awaited rematch, the Seconds played an eager Joeys side with great success, winning 9 – 0 and securing a consecutive bagel round. A decisive doubles win from Connor F and Chris M, winning 6 – 1, 6 – 0, set the tone for the day, one where no free points were awarded to the opposition. Another doubles win in a similar fashion from the Ollies, Connor B and Oliver D-K, helped to create an early leg forward. The real highlight, however, was George G and Charlie M coming out victorious in a nail biting, closely contested battle, with a beautifully sculpted point ending in a tube-smash winning the super tie-breaker.

Following on from this in the singles was Connor F, who led a dominant display, winning 6 – 0, 6 – 1. In a similar vein, Mr Captain showed his years producing a 6 – 0, 6 – 0 victory, his first for over two years. Similar wins from Ollie C B winning 6-0, 6-0 and Ollie D-K and Charlie M capitalised on the lead set in the doubles. Player of the day goes to George G, who fought arguably the toughest opponent of the day, playing the tennis of his life, winning 6 – 4, 6 – 4.

Whilst we are top of the table, our adversary The King’s School is close, only half a point behind. We must continue this kind of display if we are to obtain the glory that awaits the team who hoist the victory cup.

Chris M
Seconds Captain