The final round of pennant before Christmas produced several close matches, with a drawn result in section five between Forrest Hill Lions and club mates Swans the standout.
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Dylan Ferguson was best on court for Lions, with back-up coming from Taj Lieschke and Harry Roennfeldt.
Georgie Carlin, Charlotte Rodd and Lavinia Fisher also played some excellent tennis in the entertaining contest.
A final set win by Harry Ellis and Syun Hedge saw Albury-Scots Tigers' topple Albury-Scots Cats.
Elsewhere, SPD Orange outplayed Albury-Scots Eagles, with SPD Black too strong for Albury-Scots Vixens and Scots Pink likewise over Scots Orange.
A dominant singles rubber by Brett Robertson proved key in Wodonga Bulldogs' two-game triumph over SPD Chill in section one.
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With Lewis Ahern and Aaron Breust claiming the final doubles, SPD Hilfiger got over the line by four games from Forrest Hill Cats.
A combined effort by Nick Vicary, Lachy Graetz and Mal Lieschke led Forrest Hill Eagles to victory over Wangaratta.
In the ladies, Wodonga Diamonds had the better of the close rubbers, seeing off club mates Aces, 4-2.
After a close first set, Wodonga Larrikins pulled away from Thurgoona Jade.
The pick of section two saw Thurgoona Sharks' James Starr and Tim Peverell play an outstanding final set to see their side home by just three games from Wodonga Raiders.
Paul Grover continued his stellar form, helping Albury Blue to a hard fought 5-3 victory over Wodonga Bushrangers.
Three sets from Shane Mumberson set up SPD's salute over Sacred Heart Gold, while Forrest Hill Galahs outplayed Albury Gold.
Ladies action saw SPD White hold off a strong finish from SPD Pink by just two games.
The second match saw Uiver Park rattle home with the final three sets to take the points from Forrest Hill.
Kevin Hughes and Jeff Hubanic snatched the final stanza in a tie-break to give Glenly Gold a one-game victory over Albury Blue.
Taj Murphy and Mick Glabbatz did enough in the final match to see Forrest Hill Blues over the line against Wodonga Knights.
Forrest Hill Tigers had the better of three of the four tight rubbers, before completing a win over Albury Gold.
Wodonga Pirates overcame SPD in a reduced match, with Thurgoona Bears accounting for Thurgoona Wolves.
Albury-Scots Blues got past Albury/Scots Lions in section four, SPD Green saw off Thurgoona Lions, while Wodonga Bears, SPD Purple, Wodonga Lions and Wodonga Crows all recorded victories.
Saturday pennant resumes on February 1 and Tuesday ladies on February 4.
