Sport
28 June, 2024
Maiden win for Tarrone
TARRONE has broken the drought and enjoyed its first win of the season in the Orford and District table tennis competition.
Warrnambool Vikings and Warriors continued their winning streaks while Attunga hung on for a win after winning the rubbers.
Tarrone defeated Glengleeson 8.26 – 3.12.
Win the doubles, win the match – and not only did Tarrone do that but six of the single rubbers as well.
Tarrone’s David Warhurst won his three rubbers in a night where only three rubbers were extended.
He was well supported by Andrea Drendel, two rubbers, and Peter Johnston, one rubber.
There was an interesting rubber between Gareth Spring (Glengleeson) and Andrea, with Gareth winning 7-11, 11-5, 11-6, 7-11 and 11-5.
Attunga defeated Port Fairy 6.20.371 – 5.22.354.
Attunga won this match by winning the rubbers, and they also won four of the 11 extended rubbers.
Val and Kelly Wortley both won two rubbers for Attunga while Port Fairy’s Fergus Monsborough won his three rubbers.
Ian Wortley defeated Port Fairy’s Tony Storer 11-13, 11-2, 10-12, 11-2 and 11-6.
Tony and Fergus defeated Kelly and Ian 9-11, 11-6, 11-8, 9-11 and 12-10.
Orford lost to Warrnambool Vikings 3.11 – 8.26.
Tess Lee won her three rubbers for Vikings while Dom Angarano and Gillies Gunnerman both won two rubbers.
Russell Hussey was Orford’s best, with two rubbers.
Myndarra lost to Warrnambool Warriors 4.13 – 7.16.
The scores might be seen as a strong win to the Warriors, yet rubbers and games were close fought.
Myndarra’s Aaron Rowbottom won his three rubbers but not without strong challenges from both Darren Smith 6-11, 11-4, 11-9 and 11-6, and Peter Owen 9-11, 11-9, 9-11, 14-4 and 14-12.
Myndarra’s other win was its doubles, 11-8, in the fifth game.
Darren, Peter and David Cranwell all won two rubbers for Warriors.
Week 11 predictions:
Myndarra will be able to enjoy an early feed at McDonald’s after a quick exit from its match against the Warrnambool Vikings – who are expected to increase their percentage.
It’s also expected that Warrnambool Warriors will defeat Tarrone.
Glengleeson will face Attunga. While Gleengleeson won the match earlier in the year by a close margin, Attunga wasn’t at full strength (but offered no excuses).
On Glengleeson’s home ground they have more players to pick from – with Mark Murray, Gareth Spring, Lindsay Morton and either Peter or Andrea Drendel.
However, if Attunga comes with the Wortley’s then the match could go either way in another 6-5.
Port Fairy should add another scalp to its belt with a win over Orford.
Un-official ladder – Warrnambool Vikings 40 points, Warriors 36, Attunga 24, Port fairy 16, Myndarra 16, Glengleeson 12, Orford 12, Tarone 4.
