6 January 2013 | Tennis Queensland

During the 2013 Brisbane International, 15 Queensland primary schools with 63 players converged onto the courts at the Queensland Tennis Centre for the State Final of the Brisbane International Primary Schools Challenge.

The event attracted 84 schools from across Queensland and they each earnt their selection in the state finals by being victorious in their regions prior to the event.

Some players travelled from as far North as Ingham and as far West as Toowoomba, a testiment to their dedication to the competition. The teams fought hard for their schools over 4 days from January 2 – 6 for the honour of holding the inaugural title. All participating players were also excited to be playing alongside their professional tennis idols on the courts during the Brisbane International and enjoyed the chance to see them play on Pat Rafter Arena.

Brisbane Boys College (BBC) students were the overall winners of the competition, backing up their defending chamption title from 2012 with a tight battle against Sunshine Coast Grammar School 19-17. Congratulations to BBC boys Santokh Bains, Bryn Nahrung, Max Williams, Lewis Kehl and Mitch Clarke (pictured above with Travis Atkinson) who played excellent, competitive tennis in all of their singles and doubles matches.

The Brisbane International Schools Challenge culminated in a presentation ceremony to all participants on the NOVA 106.9 Stage in Tennis Central where Tennis Queensland Head of Tennis, Travis Atkinson and Tournaments Manager Matt Richards presented all participating teams with a prize pack of Brisbane International equipment and the winners their trophy.

Congratulations to all of the players and a big thank you to all team managers, teachers, coaches and parents.

To see a overview of all results please click here.