The standout semi-final from weekend pennant at Albury Grasscourts was the section two ladies encounter between Wodonga Doves and Glenly - the former into Saturday's decider.
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An unbeaten Maree Cribbes was key, with excellent service from Tessa Quinlan, Olive Cribbes and Abbey Quinlan.
Elisabeth Seirer claimed two sets for Glenly.
Jorja Anderson played terrific tennis all afternoon in Wodonga Rosella's 4-2 triumph over SPD Green.
Ros Frawley, Ruby Hodgkin and Ava Marcuzzi gave good support, with Dionne Hartley in good touch for the losers.
In the men, Forrest Hill Wombats won the close rubbers against Albury and will line up in Saturday's finale.
Ken and Graham Wurtz, along with Shane Tyas and Hayden McIntosh lifted when it mattered throughout.
Two tight sets went the way of Wodonga Bushrangers in their account of Sacred Heart Green.
Steve O'Connell finished unbeaten, with back-up from Jack Morrison, Mark Neil and John McVean.
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A completely dominant Forrest Hill defeated Wodonga Diamonds in section one ladies and will take on Wodonga Larrikins in the final.
Jeane Piergrosse, Di Larkin, Kendall Oates and Sandra Allen started brightly, holding off a strong finish by Thurgoona Jade, before completing the 5-1 victory.
SPD Chill had the answers in their defeat of Forrest Hill Blues in section one men.
Jade Culph, Lewis Ahern and Rory Parnell were in great touch from the outset and will meet Wodonga Bulldogs, who went through on forfeit by SPD Hilfiger.
Wodonga Pirates wrapped up the final three stanzas and the match against Albury Gold to earn a tilt at the section three premiership.
Albury Blue dropped the first rubber but nothing more, running away with the win over Wodonga Eagles.
An all-round team effort by Mark Cowie, Ian Llewelyn, Ken Reid and Ian Bull produced a finals berth.
Albury Green was away quickly in its section four match against SPD Green, completing a 4-2 triumph.
Will Robertson, James Plested and Wilbur Cribbes combined well in their defeat of SPD Gold.
Albury Gold came from behind to salute over Forrest Hill Galahs in section five.
Gold will play Forrest Hill Swans who easily defeated SPD Crows.
The next the North East Veterans event is at Wangaratta on Sunday.
Saturday morning junior coaching resumes at the grasscourts on May 4.
Winter pennant commences on May 4.
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