Sport
11 December, 2025
Kara Kara sneaks home in tussle with Blues
FANS were treated to another spirited afternoon of competition on Saturday, as the two St Arnaud teams continued their duel for top position on the North Central Lawn Tennis Association ladder.
FANS were treated to another spirited afternoon of competition on Saturday, as the two St Arnaud teams continued their duel for top position on the North Central Lawn Tennis Association ladder.
In a tightly contested clash, Kara Kara edged out Charlton 123–113 on games to secure the points 8–2.
St Arnaud, meanwhile, produced a stronger overall showing against Wycheproof, prevailing 109–86 (8–2).
Kara Kara gained the early advantage through the Men’s Doubles, claiming four of the six sets for a 46–30 games result.
Charlton responded in the Ladies Doubles, reversing the momentum with a 42–35 win to narrow the margin.
The match came down to the Mixed Doubles, where only a single game separated the sides.
Kara Kara held firm to win 42–41, sealing victory. Owen Lowe and Bruce Hando finished the day with three set wins each.
On neighbouring courts, St Arnaud’s Men’s Doubles pairings set up their triumph with a tight 48–46 result, though the Ladies Doubles combinations were outplayed 25–41 by a strong Wycheproof line-up.
St Arnaud steadied in the Mixed Doubles, securing valuable set wins — Jake and Sam Male, along with Callum and Matthew Goode, each recorded three sets for the match.
This Saturday both St Arnaud teams head to Birchip, with Kara Kara meeting Birchip and St Arnaud taking on Wirrim.
LADDER
Kara Kara 58
St Arnaud 56
Charlton 47
Birchip 44
Nullawil 44
Richardson 38
Avon 35
Wirrim 22
Wycheproof 6
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