SPD Tigers got away to a flyer against Forrest Hill Blues in their section three pennant clash on Saturday, holding on for a hard-fought four sets, 39 games to two sets, 36 games salute at Albury Grasscourts.
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A three-set haul from Tony Grigg proved key, with support from Will Dawson, Scott Howsam and Harry Grigg.
Albury Gold dropped the first rubber, but nothing more, powering away to comfortably take the points against Wodonga Eagles.
Mark Cowie and Ian Bull were in good touch all afternoon in Albury Blue's account of Thurgoona Bears.
Wodonga Pirates and SPD Blue had all the answers for Glenly Gold and Forrest Hill Saints, respectively.
In section one ladies, an unbeaten Sally Bulle saw Forrest Hill over the line against Thurgoona Jade.
Wodonga Larrikins eased to victory over club mates Diamonds.
Wodonga Bulldogs struck early in their section one tussle with Forrest Hill Blues.
Graham Hawkins, Daniel Sutton and Tony O'Connell combined well in the 4-2 triumph.
Brock Dixon and Andrew Healy were outstanding in SPD Chill's account of Forrest Hill Galahs.
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Jess Knoth put in an outstanding afternoon's tennis, helping Wodonga Doves to a 4-2 win over Wodonga Rosellas in section two ladies.
Glenly had too much firepower for Forrest Hill and SPD Green likewise over SPD Gold.
In the men, Hayden Tankard helped Sacred Heart Gold to a tight 5-3 victory over Forrest Hill Blue.
Forrest Hill Wombats won the three opening singles rubbers, before going on to complete the win over Scared Heart Green.
Steve O'Connell was in terrific touch all afternoon in Wodonga Bushrangers' defeat of SPD Black.
Albury got the points against SPD Yellow, with Forrest Hill Diggers too good for Thurgoona Sharks.
The standout match in section four saw Lavington Phoenix prevail against Scots Gold.
In other games, Lavington Dragons defeated Albury Blue 4-2, Wodonga Bears recorded a victory over SPD Yellow, SPD Gold accounted for SPD Green, while Albury Green was far too good for Wodonga Lions.
The pick of section five saw SPD Blue winners over Forrest Hill Galahs.
Forrest Hill Swans were never in trouble against SPD Red, Albury Gold defeated Scots Pink and SPD Crows accounted for Scots Aqua.
Meanwhile, the next event on the North East Veterans calendar is at Bendigo on Sunday, followed by Euroa on March 31.
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