Wang Hardcourt have established themselves as genuine flag contenders, with another outstanding performance against Corowa Red on the weekend.
Hardcourt started confidently and showed composure when it counted to win 3 of the 4 early tightly contested sets.
Hardcourt held their nerve and won those sets 8-6, 8-7 & 8-6. From then on Hardcourt were never troubled and were comfortable winners.
Best for Hardcourt - Matt Lucas & Kelly Clarkson, Corowa Reds best Greg Filliponi and Helen Fuge.
Corowa Blue are flag favourites after another good win over Boorhaman, Boorhaman battled hard against the odds and toiled away in the heat and were eventually overwhelmed by Corowa Blue.
Best for Corowa Blue -Brian Jones and Jamie Almond, Boorhamans best were Dale Robinson and Sally O'Donoughue.
Everton Red defeated co-tenants Everton Blue to retain the bragging rights for the year. Red won 3 of the first 4 sets to set up a commanding lead and continued to maintain the lead until the finish. best Everton Red - Steve Cole and Russell Bennett, Everton Blues best - Ben Evans and Jo Lucas.
Section B
Wahnation dented Wooragee Blue's hopes of rising up the ladder with a heavy defeat on Friday.
Wahnation were in control early and never looked likely of being defeated, Wooragee Blue were on a roll after strong performances over last three weeks, but Wahnation put a stop to that.
Wooragee were unlucky not to be a little closer on the scoreboard after they lost 2 tiebreak sets and another one 8-6. Wahnations best Max Harvey and Josh Parker, Wooragee Blue best - Mark Knoth and Dean Bensted.
Results
Section A
Wang Hardcourt 5-43 def Corowa Red 1-32, Everton red 4-33 def Everton Blue 2-30, Corowa Blue 6-48 def Boorhaman 0-4.
Section B
Wahnation 6-48 def Wooragee Blue 0-32, Wahgunyah Warriors 6-48 def Wahgunyah Red 0-0.
Ladders
Section A
Corowa Blue 63.5, Wang Hardcourt 58.5, Corowa Red 47.5, Everton Red 41, Everton Blue 23, Boorhaman 18.5.
Section B
Wahgunyah Red 66, Wooragee Blue 51, Wahnation 40.5, Corowa United Red 37, Wahgunyah Warriors 36, Wooragee Red 28.5, Wahgunyah Dep heat 18, Corowa United Yellow 11.5 (after Round 12).
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