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Congratulations: Latrobe Valley Tennis Association senior Section 1 premier, Pax Hill, who defeated Churchill.
Tops: Traralgon South defeated Flynn in senior Section 2.
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Tennis premiership flag flys high at Pax Hill after Section 1 victory THE 2024/25 junior tennis season consisted of almost 250 players from 10 clubs across the Latrobe Valley. Latrobe Valley Tennis Association had nine sections this season with players aged 6-18 years competing. “The matches this year were closer than ever”, LVTA president Sally Kirstine said.
“Approximately 20 per cent of the matches each week were decided by game difference”. The Hotshots sections, with modified rules and low compression balls, enables tennis to be accessible for younger children. All players need to be congratulated for their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the season, along with all of the club volunteers and coordinators who assisted at various clubs. The 2024/25 senior tennis season saw 40 players from five clubs compete. There was two sections of doubles to cater for various levels.
The grand finals were held on Saturday, March 22. “We had great weather and some exceptionally close matches, with a couple of sections being decided by game difference - just what a Grand Final should be,” Kirstine said. Anyone interested in getting involved in tennis can reach a local tennis club or search Hotshots at https://hotshots.tennis.com.au/ Throughout April to September, there are a number of tennis opportunities for juniors and adults. Anyone interested in being involved for the next summer season can phone Sally Kirstine on 0403 282 630.
Bragging rights: Traralgon White defeated Traralgon Maroon in junior Section 1.
Green machines: Traralgon Green defeated Traralgon Red in junior Section 2:
Hilltop: Pax Hill Red defeated Thorpdale in junior Section 3.
Too good: Traralgon White defeated Willow Grove in junior Section 4.
There could only be one: Moe Blue defeated Moe White in junior Section 5.
Great job: Moe defeated Traralgon in junior Section 6.
Blue world: Thorpdale defeated Pax Hill in junior Section 7.
Pizza stakes: Pax Hill Red defeated Pax Hill White in junior Section 8.
Champs: Moe defeated Thorpdale in junior Section 9.
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Page 40 — The Latrobe Valley Express, Wednesday, 2 April, 2025