Summer 2023

CONGRATULATIONS to our Ladies A team, who were unbeaten all season to win the league and get promoted. What an amazing result 🤩

MCS Ladies B vs Boughton B - LOSS, 0 points

We went into this match as the two top teams in the league with equal points, with glory ahead for whoever won. Sadly it wasn't our day.  It was close, with two championship tie breaks, but it wasn't to be.  So Ladies B finished second in the league, in the promotion zone, so fingers crossed 🤞

MCS Ladies A vs Goodrich B - WIN, 8 points

Our final match of the season got off to a shaky start with some dastardly chip and charge tactics from the opposition, which we were unable to overcome: 1-0 down, and the heat was on. Fortunately, order was quickly restored - Jackie and Leila won their first match to give us an unassailable 52 points in our division. We subsequently hoovered up the two remaining matches to run out 8-2 winners and become H&W Div. 4 West champions with 58/60 points.

MCS Ladies B vs Boughton C - WIN, 10 points

The first drops of rain began to fall as MCS ladies B stepped out on court, and it didn’t stop until we were enjoying Kim’s delicious plum and ginger cake at the end of the afternoon. The continuous rain failed to dampen spirits on either side, and we played through it to clock up another 10-0 win!

MCS Ladies A vs Goodrich C / Ledbury B / Leominster A / HWX A 

Ladies A scythed through Goodrich C and Ledbury B without dropping a set, but we did at least give them nice cake afterwards! However, Leominster A, under a burning sky, and HWX A, in between heavy showers, put up stiff resistance and took us to several championship tiebreakers, from which we were delighted to emerge victorious (get in!). We are now on 5/5 victories and 50 points in Div. 4 West, but can we make it 60 points and 6/6 wins in our final match vs Goodrich B? Watch this space!

MCS Ladies B vs Woolhope C - WIN, 10 points

A convincing 10-0 victory over Woolhope C at home on a sunny Thursday evening. Old acquaintances were renewed as we enjoyed a light supper together afterwards. Fingers crossed we can keep up this winning streak!

MCS Mixed B vs Leominster B - LOSS, 2 points

Fierce opposition from Leominster B who fielded 2 coaches in their squad. Their first pair who have not been defeated in 8 matches were beaten by Emil and Leila in the championship tie break. Our first pair nearly beat the second strings but lost the tie break. I have never seen such high standard, hard hitting tennis on our courts. It was truly amazing. Despite an overall loss we played so well. Thanks to our 4 supporters!

MCS Ladies B vs Hereford Whitecross C - WIN, 8 points

On Saturday 19th May, the appearance of the sun in a cloudless sky boded well for the Ladies B team’s first match of the season. With some fantastic rallies they won three of their matches and emerged victorious. Then it was time for some cake and cheesy biscuits in the sunshine with the lovely visiting team.

MCS Mixed B vs Madley - LOSING DRAW, 4 points

MCS Mixed B vs Hallow - WIN, 8 points

The team has got off to a flying start with a losing draw against Madley and a good win against Hallow making us the Manchester City of the division. ( Don’t count your chickens)

MCS Mixed A vs David Lloyd Worcester - LOSS, 0 points
On Monday 15th May, it was a tough start to the season with an away match at David Lloyd Worcester. Matches were fiercely contested and enjoyed but sadly no victories were recorded. We live to fight another day!

MCS Ladies A vs Boughton Ladies A - WIN, 10 points
On Sunday 14th May, in the lovely setting of the walled garden courts at Boughton, under a hot sun and on bright blue courts, we had to deploy all our resources and tactics to get past a good strong team. After some terrific tussles and very hard-fought points, we were delighted to come away with four victories and 10 points in the bag.