St Patrick's has easily defeated Albury to claim Albury Tennis Association's section 1 premiership flag.
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The final tally was 4 sets, 32 games to 0 sets, 19 games.
A close set between Brock Dixon and Nick Vicary began proceedings, with Dixon winning 8-6.
Lewis Ahern and Ben Tari's singles match went the same way, with Ahern claiming the narrow win.
Lachlan Graetz then paired with Dixon; Ahern won both doubles 8-4 and 8-3 respectively.
In the section 2 decider, Forrest Hill Galahs' Ken and Graham Wurtz, David Lake, Hayden McIntosh, Bruce Phillips, Paul Frankel and Sean Pillay finished premiers over the Wodonga Bushrangers side.
In section 3, Glenly Gold's Darryl Ebery, Geoff Hubanic, Kevin Hughes and David Rowe overcame Wodonga Knights' Mard Lidgerwood, Ryan Klein, Craig Farrar and Jack Lidgerwood in a close contest, 4 sets, 40 games to 2 sets, 31 games.
The Lidgerwoods won a thrilling set against Ebery and Rowe 8-7, but the closing sets were not enough to secure the flag.
Henry Parker, Andrew Boughton and Saba Vabovac were also part of the premier Glenly Gold line-up during the season.
In the section 4/5 mixed competition, Wodonga Bears' Will Shields, Eamon Fergus and Sam Reid were too strong for St Pat's Green on grand final day, winning 5 sets, 44 games to 1 set, 18 games.
Will Shields and Otto Crothwaite were part of the celebrating team.
Chloe and Emily Liddell, alongside Elsie Star, were the winners for St Patrick's Red, defeating St Patrick's Aqua's Olivia and Will Melville and Noah Edmunds.
The result was 4 sets, 42 games to 2 sets, 28 games. Vittoria Moscher, Charlette Rodd and Crystal Ferner were members of the season's winning team.
In the section 1 ladies, the Wodonga Larrikins and Thurgoona Jade clash finished in a tie.
St Patrick's Yellow's Lara Meagher, Phoebe Godward and Charmaine Mutape were too strong in section 2 ladies, defeating Wodonga Diamond's Abbey Quinlan, Molly Dove and Sienna Plested 4 sets, 43 games to 2 sets, 31 games.
Sofia Oliver, Ruby Hodgkin and Lacey Cotterell played for Yellow throughout the season.
The association's Saturday summer season will begin on October 30, while Tuesday ladies starts October 12.
A daily aggregate competition will begin on October 16. The format will be a 4-5 pool, which can include mixed players. Players of all levels must enter individually via text to Ken Wurtz (0418 437 313) by noon Saturday, or at the Grasscourts, 365 Townsend Street, Albury by 1pm for a 1.30pm start.
Numbers are limited to the first 50 players due to COVID protocols. Entry ball fee is $15. The winner of the pool will receive SS&A vouchers. This will run for the first two weeks and will continue if pennant can't resume on October 30.
For teams and draws, visit www.alburytennisassociation.com.au
