The Inter-Schools Tennis Final!

Ben and William outside the arena, with everything to play for.

Ben Kelly and William Porter represented Patricks Road State School at the Brisbane International Interschools Cup this year.  PRSS were certainly the underdogs in this competition, with only these two dedicated sportsmen from the school in the team at the finals on Sunday.  Tension was high at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane where 8 schools battled out for a place in the Grand Final and the chance to meet Roger Federer in December.  Thankfully the team were joined by the coaches son and daughter to help make up the numbers.  They all played exceptionally well and had some big wins despite their small number of 4.  They all thoroughly enjoyed the comp and the chance to play on the impressive Centre Court the highlight of the day. 

The odds were against PRSS though and the team were understandably disappointed when they finished 5th overall - Roger will have to wait to meet these two upcoming tennis stars another day!  Well done, boys.  You did us proud! 

Still managing to summon a smile after the presentation ceremony.