Winners are grinners: Steven Hope, Daniel Barry and Andrea Barry etched their names on the Geoff Nisbett perpetual trophy.
A chilly night greeted players at the grand final of the Echuca Table Tennis Association winter competition, but despite the cold weather, a sizeable crowd gathered last Wednesday to witness an exciting showdown.
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Steven Hope, Daniel Barry (substituting for Chris Hawking) and Andrea Barry emerged as victors, 6-5, over their opponents, Dan Mackrell, Peter Retallick (filling in for Brendan Shingles) and Keith Price.
The decider came down to a thrilling five-set match between young Daniel and Retallick. After an intense exchange, Daniel secured victory with a score of 11-7, 8-11, 15-13, 11-13, 11-6, breaking the deadlock for Hope’s team.
In addition to the grand final, the association expressed gratitude to Keith Price, who has served the club diligently as president for many years. Price will be stepping down from his role this year.
Looking ahead, a new season will kick off with a hit-up night on July 19 at the St Mary’s Church Hall. For further information, interested individuals can contact Price on 0418 176 857 or visit the club's Facebook group, 'Echuca Table Tennis Association.'
