Rochester’s Rachel Major is locked in. Photos: Jordan Townrow.
Echuca continues to be the dominant force in this year’s Campaspe Tennis Association, with Rochester and Lockington-Bamawm United struggling to keep up this week at Echuca Tennis Club.
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The defending champion, Rochy, couldn’t get anything going in the second grand final rematch of the season, taking only a single set against Echuca 2.
Josh Lee sends down a rocket for Rochester.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Josh Boyd and Logan Milnes started things powerfully for Echuca on its home courts, both scoring 6-1 singles wins.
Echuca also cleaned out the men’s doubles 3-0, with Rochy unable to take even a game in two of the fixtures.
Madeline O’Nial steps into it for Echuca 2.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Karen Taylor and Cadence Major would prove the lone bright spark for Rochester, taking their women’s doubles set 8-4, but Echuca returned to dominance from then on, claiming the remaining sets, including the mixed doubles.
The final scorecard had Echuca 2 on top 12-96 to 1-34.
Kate Lee plays defensively.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Echuca 1 v LBU
LBU fared slightly better against Echuca 1 but still found itself well beaten, 11-92 to 2-55.
Darryl Squires plays a watchful backhand.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Jack Byrne and Nick Bush built momentum early with singles wins, and Echuca continued to roll through the men’s doubles, winning all three.
The women’s doubles finally brought some joy for LBU, as Melissa Haines and Lois Toohey came out on top 8-4 to put the visitor on the board.
Katie Condliffe sends it back for LBU
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JORDAN TOWNROW
However, the result was already beyond doubt and although Melissa and Ian Haines pulled another set back for LBU, Echuca 1 remained big winners.
This Saturday, Rochester and LBU will be on hosting duties, as Rochy welcomes Echuca 1 and LBU takes on Echuca 2.
LBU’s Narelle Bacon stays composed.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Grant Humbert rips a forehand.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
