Round 9
Clever passing shots by Kerry Higlett combining with Pam Field's skill and grit for Hearts started the match on a winning note. For Spades Susan John's defensive play and Jill Young's solid returns tried to stop their opposition however Hearts won 29-25.
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Hard well placed serves by Leanne Fitzgerald and great court strategy by Margaret Donachie were highlights for Jokers game nevertheless Clubs responded well with Tania Sharp's endless stamina and Carol Osborne's crisp ground strokes in their good set win enabled Clubs to win 34-20.
The presentation luncheon will be held on December 5 at Bowen Inn Restaurant at 10.45am and $30 payment is due on November 28. Don't forget your Santa gift to be exchanged.
Round 8
2019 Ladies Midweek Competition Round 8 commenced on a beautiful spring day with Spades v Jokers and Diamonds v Clubs.
Despite valiant efforts by Liz inzitari and great court coverage by Leanne Morgan for Diamonds they could not stop the onslaught of Clubs with Tania Sharp's clever passing shots and Pat Kearns' constant well placed returns ending in a 34-20 triumph.
For Spades Margie Lowe's defensive play and Robyn Patterson's well placed serves got them off to a good start with a first set victory however Jokers responded well with Olive Ward's electric serves and Liz Conroy's crisp ground strokes ensuring their great 31-23 victory.
Round 7
Round 7 saw Spades v Diamonds and Hearts v Jokers.
Margaret Vidler's hard fast serves and Jill Young's constant returns for Spades put the pressure on Diamonds who responded brilliantly with great long rallies by Sandy Cox combining well with crisp ground strokes by Lyn Lambert which enabled them to win 29-25.
Jokers Leanne Fitzgerald's clever passing shots and Liz Conroy's vying for vital points started their team well however a brilliant last set win by Hearts Kerryl Simmons and Cheryl Gillespie gave their team a great 35-19 win.
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Round 6
2019 Ladies Midweek Competition commenced Round 6 with Clubs v Hearts and Diamonds v Jokers.
Tania Sharp's hard fast returns combined well with Carol Osborne speed in intercepting at the net for Clubs, while Kerry Higlett's endless stamina and Cheryl Gillespie's defensive play for Hearts enable them to triumph 34-24.
Jokers Leanne Fitzgerald skill and grit and Margaret Donachie's well placed returns ensured that their opposition had to play well. Unflappable determination by Rosemary Rust and good strategy by Lyn Lambert for Diamonds led Diamonds to 32-22 victory.
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