On 21 May, 21 students from across the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese competed in the 2026 Diocesan Tennis Championships at Newcastle City Tennis Courts. Despite some intermittent showers, students showed great skill, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day.
In the Girls Junior Competition Genevieve Threlfo from St Francis Xavier鈥檚 College, Hamilton was crowned champion, with fellow student Tatiana Krstevski finishing runner-up.
The Boys Junior Competition saw Justus Matheson from St Joseph鈥檚 College, Aberdeen defeat Toby Boettcher 7鈥�6 in a close final to claim the championship title.
In the Senior Boys Competition, Jacob Tobin from San Clemente Catholic College, Mayfield was named champion, with Oliver Mullard from Trinity Catholic College, Adamstown finishing runner-up.
Isabella Rankine from St Mary鈥檚 Catholic College, Gateshead was crowned Senior Girls Champion.
Congratulations to all students who represented their schools with pride throughout the championships.
