SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - SANDHURST DIVISION

Senior Boys Tennis

On Friday 6 March, our Senior Boys Tennis team competed in the Sandhurst competition, taking on Bendigo Senior Secondary College and Castlemaine Secondary College in what turned out to be two competitive and spirited matches. Each round consisted of two doubles elimination rounds followed by four singles matches, with all players representing the school with determination and great sportsmanship.

Round 1 vs Bendigo Senior Secondary College (BSSC)

The boys opened their day against a strong BSSC side, starting with the doubles matches. Both pairs showed excellent teamwork and court awareness, pushing their opponents in long, competitive rallies. Despite their efforts, the boys went down in both doubles rounds.

Heading into the singles, the team continued to fight hard. While BSSC proved to be a formidable opponent, our boys refused to be overwhelmed. Their persistence and positive mindset were rewarded when Sam O’Bree secured a well-earned singles victory. Although the remaining singles went Senior’s way, the boys showed great improvement throughout the round.

Round 2 vs Castlemaine Secondary College

In their second matchup of the day, the boys regrouped and came out firing against Castlemaine. Their renewed confidence paid off early, as the doubles pairing of Griffin O’Shea and Sam O’Bree secured a strong win. This victory lifted the energy of the entire team heading into the singles.

The singles elimination matches were tightly contested, with the boys displaying terrific tennis across all courts. Although Castlemaine claimed three of the four matches, our players produced some exceptional rallies, clever placement, and impressive athleticism. Their effort, teamwork, and enthusiasm were clear highlights of the round.

The boys should be proud of their performance across both matches. They represented the school with skill, resilience, and a fantastic attitude. Well done to all players involved!

TEAM: James Rykers, Griffin O’Shea, Henry Hetherington, Sam O’Bree