Gunnedah had five top placegetters and five runners-up while hosting round six of the North West Regional Matchplay tennis series (RMS) on Sunday, May 25.
Zahra Scott, Jonty Nichols, Millie Lyle, Louis Rouse and George Corbett were the first placegetters while Belle Nichols, Adalie Muddle, Molly Murphy, Sophie Neilsen and Matt Rouse were the second placegetters.
Fixtures took place at the Mornington, Wolseley and high school courts, as the 90 competitors came from Gunnedah, Narrabri, Tamworth, Armidale, Moree, Coonabarabran, Uralla, Binnaway and Newcastle.
Zahra won the U8 girls division for the third time this year, while it was Jonty’s second win in the U8 boys following two runner-up placings.
Millie recorded her fourth win in the U10 girls, while Louis secured his second win in the U10 boys.
It was the fifth time that the U10 girls division had a Gunnedah winner and runner-up, while May 25 was the second time Belle was runner-up to Millie after Belle won the division in round one.
George’s triumph was his second in the open men’s division while it was the second time Matt was the runner-up in this division, having also won it once.
Adalie placed second in the U12 girls, while Molly achieved the same placing in the U14 girls for the second time after also winning it once.
Sophie’s consistency in the U16 girls division was notable as it was her second runner-up position, to go with three wins.
Tournament director Dale Martin said the weather was good while “all the kids had a good day’s tennis”.
Round seven will be in West Tamworth on June 15.
