Tennis Report

Shore Tennis: Week 7 vs SBHS

The School tennis season has come to an end, and it was an exciting and competitive one. After months of hard work and dedication, the teams have given their all, and the results are in. The season was filled with intense matches, surprising upsets, and moments of triumph.

The players have shown incredible skill, athleticism, and sportsmanship throughout the season. They have developed their techniques and strategies and worked tirelessly to improve their game. Their dedication to their sport has been truly inspiring. The coaches have also played an important role in the success of the season. They have worked closely with the players, providing guidance, encouragement, and expert advice. Their leadership has been instrumental in helping the teams achieve their goals.

Overall, the tennis season has been a great success. The players have grown both as individuals and as a team and have shown what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing what they will accomplish in the future, and wish them all the Year 12s the best in their future endeavours.

First and Seconds end of season dinner

Saturday evening, the first and second tennis teams along with their parents and coaches, gathered for a night of celebration. The event was held to commemorate the end of the tennis season and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches.

During the night, the first and second team captains, Sam Wensley and Matthew Hogg, respectively, gave speeches reflecting on their time in tennis and the highlights of the season. Both captains, who were in their final season, spoke about the lessons they learned and the friendships they made throughout their tennis journey.

The event was marked by a sense of camaraderie and community among the players, coaches, and parents. The coaches expressed their pride in the team’s performance and thanked the parents for their unwavering support.

The night was also an opportunity for everyone to come together and socialise outside of the tennis court. The atmosphere was lively, with everyone enjoying the delicious food and drinks on offer.

Overall, the tennis season dinner night was a great success, celebrating the first and seconds achievements and to say goodbye to the departing captains. It was a fitting end to a successful season, and everyone left feeling proud of what they had accomplished.

Seconds

The final home game and final match of the season motivated the seconds to finish off a strong season performance. The task of beating Sydney Boys High School (SBHS) was not one to be underestimated. Last time both teams met SBHS got a slight 5-4 win. However, this week was going to be different. The doubles performance gave Shore an early upper hand, winning two out of the three, wins from Matt Hogg/Jimmy Nicholas and Chris Mathur/Connor Fung. Shore was determined to keep the momentum of the doubles rolling into the singles. A strong start from Jimmy Nicholas’ singles (6-2 6-0) kept the momentum moving. Shore went on to win three out of the next five singles matches with convincing straight set wins from both Connor Fung and Chris Mathur to finish out with an overall 6-3 win against SBHS. Overall, a convincing end to a well fought season to finish a respectable fourth on the ladder (an improvement from previous years). Hopefully, the strength of Shore tennis can keep on building as it has in the past few years and can reach the final goal of a premiership coming home.

Under 15s

Over the weekend, the Under 15s tennis team played against different teams and showcased their skills and great sportsmanship. The players displayed impressive technique and determination throughout their matches. Notably, Shore’s C4 player, Hugo Mason-Jones, faced off against SBHS A4 player and emerged victorious. This win marked Hugo’s undefeated season in singles, highlighting his exceptional talent and hard work. Overall, the team’s strong performance and positive attitude on and off the court were commendable and a testament to their dedication to the sport.

Under 14s

The final match day of the season was one to remember, playing against SBHS has never been a difficult round of matches and it didn’t change on Saturday. All the boys put up an excellent fight, and we should all be proud of each other for the season played. A special thanks must also be given to our A’s player, James Warren, who had to endure playing two singles matches, even with the scorching heat. Overall, this season did not come without it’s ups and downs but we can all congratulate each other on a successful summer, and I look forward to seeing the boys next spring for a new season!

Shore Tennis Results Win/Loss in rubbers (matches)
Age Group	U13s	U14s	U15s	U16s	Opens	2nds	1sts
Week 7 results (W/L)	12-12	4-20	11-13	23-1	3-21	6-3	9-0

Mr J Straney
MIC Tennis