THE Bruce Cup is a prestigious national schools tennis championship open to girls and boys aged twelve years and under.

It has been contested since 1938 and was first presented by Henry Adam ‘Harry’ Bruce, a former Queensland education minister and later an Australian Parliamentary representative.

Many Australian legends played their first representative matches for their state in the Bruce Cup, including Rod Laver, Lew Hoad and Fred Stolle and more recently Jason Stoltenberg, Pat Rafter, Todd Woodbridge, Mark Phillippoussis and Ash Barty just to name a few.

The zone trials for the championship were recently held in Raymond Terrace and flying the flag high for Port Stephens Junior Tennis were players from Foreshore Tennis.

“We are so proud to have achieved some awesome results from our junior tennis players,” James Bellette, Foreshore Tennis, told News Of The Area.

Boys first place went to Lockie Dashiell from Soldiers Point Primary School with second place awarded to Henry H, also from Soldiers Point Primary School.

Girls first place was awarded to Olivia McLoughlin from Tanilba Bay Public School with second place going to Mila M, also from Tanilba Bay.

“These amazing players are now off to contest the regional trials for a chance to represent the Hunter region at the upcoming prestigious NSW PSSA State Primary Tennis Carnival,” Coach James Bellette said.

By Jewell DRURY