Ladies South West Pennants competition is back in full swing after the summer break.
Round 9 was played in incredibly windy conditions last week making control of the ball a challenging task.
A1 Busselton Diamonds travelled to Bridgetown undermanned but with two very capable reserves.
After round two the scores were even with four sets each.
An exciting last round saw confident play from Tracey Van Uden and Rosa McGillivray to win their two sets; but Bridgetown finished the day winning the other two sets 6/5, 6/4 to be victorious and win overall seven – five sets, 55 games to 52 games.
A2 team Topaz had an epic struggle against the Bunbury Dolphins.
Topaz went out to play the last round down three sets to Bunbury’s five sets.
Consistent play by Kellie Conroy and Allison Hutchison paid off with wins 6/3, 6/3.
On the other court, Jodie Ganzer and Tara Doyle battled to the end to win tie break sets 6/5, 6/5.
So after five hours on court Topaz were the winners 7 -5, 58 games each.
Round 10 was played in perfect conditions with Busselton Pearl and Busselton Diamonds enjoying a closely fought tussle.
Both teams had two players out, so our thanks to Kathryn O’Connor reserving for Pearls and Leonie Don reserving for Diamonds.
After the first round Pearls were ahead three sets to one with Sandy Sigeleski and Louise Chandler winning 6/3, 6/3 over Karen Stewart and Colleen Bludell, while Meryl Peet and Kathryn O’Connor won 6/5 over Rosa McGillivray and Leonie Don, then lost 6/0 in the second set.
Round 2 saw a come back by the Diamonds, and scores were level at four sets all.
A thrilling third round resulted in a tie six sets all, Diamonds being victorious 60 games to Pearls 49 games.
Another five-hour battle for A2 team Busselton Topaz when they travelled to Australind to play top team Australind Backhanders.
Sets were even after round one. Round 2 saw Jodie Ganzer and Allison Hutchison win both sets 6/5, 6/4 and Kellie Conroy and Rose Cardinal win one of their sets 6/3.
The final result was determined by the last set of the day between the two Deb’s from Australind and Jodie and Rose.
Our girls won a tie break 6/5 making Topaz the winner 7/5 and 56 games to 54.
Congratulations to A2 Amber who had their second win for the season beating Harvey 9/3.
Well done to Leanne Mattaboni for winning six sets and Carolyn Stokes for winning five.
