Six of the best in the final round of RMS tennis series

Gunnedah had six first placegetters and three runners-up in the tenth and final round of the North West Regional Matchplay (RMS) tennis series on August 17.

The round 10 fixtures took place at the Narrabri courts while Gunnedah, Narrabri, Armidale, Inverell, Tamworth and Moree had a regular contingent of participants.

Jonty Nichols, Belle Nichols, Lachlan Finnerty, Molly Murphy, Harry Tudgey and Sophie Neilsen were Gunnedah’s victors while Maggie Gardner, Adalie Muddle and Allie Neilsen were the runners-up.

Jonty’s win was his third in the U8 boys division after he had had two runner-up placings, while Belle’s triumph was her second in the U10 girls. Belle had also placed second on two occasions, having been a regular in the top two along with other Gunnedah competitors Millie Lyle and Charli Scott.

Round 10 was another occasion featuring a winner and a runner-up from Gunnedah in the U10 girls, while it was the first time Maggie finished in the top two.

Lachlan’s victory was his third in the U12 boys, in addition to a win in the U10s.

The U14 girls division was another case of Gunnedah versus Gunnedah in the final, with Molly finishing ahead of Allie.

Molly completed the series with two first placings and two second placings, while Allie had one win and two second placings.

Harry’s win was his first after he had twice placed second, while Sophie completed a fine series as she tallied five wins and three runner-up placings.

Adalie finished with one first placing and two second placings.