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Cohuna

A WARM day at Kerang for the semi-finals on Saturday.

Division 1 had a battle with Murrabit, getting off to a good start, but having to work hard all day.

The men ended up 20 games each and the ladies up 17 games to 15. Cohuna won two sets and were up 19 games to 14 in the mixed to run out winners by seven games. Well done Jason Hensley for winning all his sets.

The junior team got off to a good start, winning five of the singles sets against Kerang and being up 32 games to 20. They won six sets in the doubles, winning two tie breakers, and up 39 games to 24. They won by 27 games and will play Gunbower in the final next week. Taylor Lacy, Lachie Farrell, Cooper Lacy and Sarosh Sajeey won all their sets.

Finals to be started by 1pm and everyone to bring a small plate of afternoon tea to share.

Teams for March 26

Division 1 – Cohuna v Kerang (at Barham)

Harrison Cleave, Jason Hensley, Paul Lacy; Shirlene Barker, Mary Rodwell, Leah Lacy.

Juniors – Cohuna v Gunbower(at Barham)

Zephan Hensley, Taylor Lacy, Cooper Lacy, Lachlan Farrell; Sarosh Sajeev, Charlie Hauser, Sharon Sajeev.

Northern District

Finals series

RESULTS of first finals played at Kerang on March 19.

1V4 & 2V3     

Division 1

Kerang 57 defeated Koondrook 54; Cohuna 56 defeated Murrabit 49.

Division 2

Kerang White 79 defeated Barham 62; Gunbower 87 defeated Kerang Blue 50.

Division 3

Gunbower 81 defeated Koondrook 66; Barham White 90 defeated Kerang White 68.

Juniors

Gunbower 96 defeated Murrabit 21; Cohuna 71 defeated Kerang 44.

Grand finals to be played at Barham on Saturday, March 26, to commence at 1pm sharp.

Division 1

Kerang v Cohuna

Division 2

Kerang White v Gunbower

Division 3

Gunbower v Barham White

Juniors

Gunbower v Cohuna

All players to bring a small plate of arvo tea, refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase at the bar.

Free tea and coffee will also be supplied, all welcome.

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