Albury Tennis Association winter pennant under way with quality contests

Despite a strong start by Thurgoona Flamingos, Albury's Ben Tari, Nick Vicary and Michael Reid overcame them to win four sets and 45 games to two sets and 29 games in section one men.

St Patrick's Hilfiger continued on from its summer premiership form with Brock Dixon, Lachlan Graetz and Adib Golshan convincing winners against Wodonga Bulldogs, six sets to love.

The closest match in section two was between East Albury and Lavington, with the latter losing by one game.

Rodney Wurtz and James Starr set up a great first match win, 8-1, but Ross and Gary Graetz combined to win the final doubles match 8-3 to secure victory for East Albury.

Albury Gold was defeated by Wodonga Bushrangers, five sets and 46 games to one set 20 and games, with John McVean and Terry McLean winning all three sets.

St Patrick's Black produced a similar result against Thurgoona Sharks to prevail with five sets and 47 games to one set and 33 games.

Brenton Simpson and Matthew Graham captured three sets each for the day.

Forrest Hill Galahs posted a five sets and 42 games victory against Wodonga Raiders, one set and 27 games, with Graham Wurtz and Paul Frankel unbeaten.

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In section three men, Wodonga Pirates' Simon Farrell, Josh Dicketts, Leigh Gadd and Sam Paton were equal on sets with Thurgoona Wolves, however won on games 42 to 35.

Thurgoona Bears defeated St Patrick's White five sets and 46 games to one set and 29 games, as Jason Woodhouse and Damian Carroll nabbed all three sets.

Forrest Hill Blues were defeated by Glenly Gold four sets and 43 games to two sets and 35 games.

Wodonga Eagles' Nathan Lowe, Charlie and Harry Frankel and Rowan M'Crystal toppled Albury Swans four sets and 34 games to two sets 30 games.

The mixed section four and five competition saw Wodonga Bears overpower St Patricks five sets and 46 games to one set and 20 games.

After a slow start, Forrest Hill Swans won against Thurgoona Panthers four sets to two, while St Patrick's Red beat clubmates St Patrick's Gold four sets to two.

Meanwhile, in section one ladies, Thurgoona Jade's Alison Barrett, Tricia Baldwin, Chrissy Clark and Fiona Sutton overwhelmed Lavington Purple to claim all six six sets for the day.

Glenly got past Lavington Red, four sets and 42 games to two sets and 29 games, with Kathryn McAllister starring for her team.

Krystal Dicketts, Jenny Guy, Sandra Allen and Rhonda Wilson proved too strong for Walla Walla to celebrate a 6-0 triumph.

Section two ladies saw club rivals Wodonga Aces and Diamonds meet.

Diamonds came out on top with four sets and 38 games to two sets and 32 games, inspired by Abby Quinlan.

St Patrick's Yellow and Blue did battle, with Yellow convincing six-set winners.

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