Heaphy happiness

Inspired by an unbeaten effort from the men’s team, Marlborough’s Heaphy Shield team retained the prestigious squash trophy.

The 49^thedition of the annual competition, between Marlborough, West Coast and Nelson, was staged at the Marlborough Boys’ College courts on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, July 14-16.

Marlborough scored a clear victory, winning 25 games and amassing 1487 points, from second-placed Nelson, who won 12 games and 1230 points, then West Coast with 11 games and 1220 points.

The Marlborough team comprised Victoria Moran, Claire O'Keeffe, Julie Brown, Nic Dann, Mikayla Kerr (captain), Tom Marshall, Thomas Jordaan, Jack Frisken, Liam Kennedy and Jethro Moran. The men’s team showed the way, finishing 16-0 across the tournament.

Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Heaphy Shield, with the competition to be hosted by the West Coast association.