The Holahan Family team were crowned winners of the Deniliquin Junior Lawn Tennis Club’s section one grand final on Saturday.
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Hugo McGrillen, Charlie Eastman, Reece King, Jasper Dellwo and Jed Chadderton’s combined result was seven sets and 48 games.
Their competitors, East Loddon, finished with three sets and 33 games.
Three set winners were Hugo, Charlie and Reece.
In the play off for third and fourth, JZ Contracting (8 sets/45 games) defeated Uncle Mavis (2 sets/27 games).
Three set winners were Jackson Catt, Edward Bliss and Jack Steenholdt.
The 2026 three set winner award was presented to Charlie Eastman.
Saturday also saw the Hotshot program come to an end for the season.
Club president Eliza Eastman congratulated all players for a great season, saying “you have all improved out of sight”.
She also expressed thanks to the “incredible volunteers” for coaching, ball pickup, managing teams, setting up, packing up and helping in the canteen.
“We are so grateful and appreciate each and every one of you!
“Junior tennis could not run without you.”
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The annual Deni v Hay Challenge was hosted at the Deniliquin courts on Sunday.
Team Deni took the win with a strong final score of 145-79.
Both teams fielded six pairs, with Hay borrowing two Deni players to round out their lineup. Everyone played two doubles sets and two singles sets—great tennis played with a social yet competitive edge!
The morning wrapped up with the presentation of the perpetual trophy and a barbecue.
“A huge thank you to Tony Callaghan, from Hay, for his fantastic organisation both leading up to and during the day, and to Deni’s Jon Gatacre for his support and assistance,” Eliza said.
Deni and Hay players pictured during the challenge on Sunday.
Deniliquin's Deni v Hay Challenge team.
The Holahan Family team were section one winners. Pcitured are team members Reece King, Hugo McGrillen, Charlie Eastman, Jed Chadderton and Jasper Dellwo.
Section one runners-up Andrew Frost, George Pisasale, Oli Hall and Charlotte King from East Loddon. Absent - Cooper Farley.
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