Goodrich ‘B’ashers travelled to Woolhope on Saturday, May 11th, to take on their ‘B’ team in Division 5 West of the H & W Summer League.  First pair, Jill Brown and Wendy Jenkins, both wearing caps to shade their eyes from the bright sunshine, were very pleased to take the first set 6-4 after the score line swung first in favour of Woolhope then Goodrich.  The second set followed a similar pattern until Jill and Wendy were able to get an early break of serve and wrapped up the second set, 6-3. 

Meanwhile, ‘B’ashers second pair, Kayla Coopey, making her debut, and Katie Hunt, were in dominant mood and following some good serving and confidant volleying at the net, were able to take the rubber 6-2 / 6-1. 

At the change-over, Jill and Wendy, now playing the Woolhope second pair, got off to a positive start and took the first set 6-3.  However the Woolhope ladies upped their game in the second set, playing a more tactical game, outwitting the ‘B’ashers ladies with some short returns and smashes to take the set 5-7.  At one set apiece, and the third set about to commence, Jill and Wendy knew they had to come up with a solution, and after a quick chat, and following their plan of action, they took the set 6-3.  

Kayla and Katie also had a battle on their hands against the Woolhope first pair, but with youth on their side and giving each other plenty of encouragement, they were able to take the first set 7-5.  The second set was an even tighter affair, and at 6-6 it was time for a tie-break, but again Kayla and Katie were up for the challenge, and were happy and relieved to come out the winners.  After two matches the ‘B’ashers are top of Division 5 with maximum points. Their next match is on June 16th, at home to Eardisley ‘B’.  For more information about Goodrich Tennis Club, please contact [email protected] or visit www.goodrichtennis.co.uk.

On Sunday, May 19th, from 3pm to 6pm, Goodrich Tennis Club is opening its gates and holding a Nature Valley Big Tennis Week-end. The day will be organised by Mike Buck the Club’s Head Coach. Come along and meet the members and try out the wonderful courts.See this week’s paper for more stories like this, available in shops and as a Digital Edition now.