Students from nine schools took part in the gala day in hot conditions with the junior division a thriller.

The competition was so close that Lake Albert and South Wagga public schools were named joint winners. 

St Josephs proved too strong in the senior division.

Each school entered teams of four players, two boys and two girls.

There were nine schools in the junior division, for year three and four students, and seven in the seniors for years five and six.

South Wagga’s Mason Pavitt won the encouragement award.

The event will be held annually.

Staines is also preparing to head overseas after gaining a scholarship into the tennis program at the University of Tennessee.