SAN DIEGO — Tommy Hynes of Wexford brought raw power and determination to the 45 singles final against Chris Watkins. Watkins had beaten Hynes the last time they met but Hynes’ was on top of his game on Sunday, racing to the title. George Garcia Jr. showed up healthy on Sunday and ready to play two finals. Kevin Price had a rough night and didn’t know if he could take the court after tough wins on Saturday. Garcia eased his way to the 35 title and Price wasn’t able to take the court for the 40s. Mike McDonald earned the 50 title over Ryan Grossenbacher in a tiebreaker. Bobby Nicholas overcame a determined Marty Clemens and a sore left arm to win the 55s. Lloyd Garcia earned his 9th title in his quest for the Grand Master sweater over Dave Streibig in three games. Billy Wyrsch turned back Bob Lohmueller in yet another tiebreaker for the 65s. In the 70s, Greg Raya showed he’s still the one to beat, taking Greg Stansbury in two games. Jim Smith won the battle of the dentists over Gary Rohrer in the 75s. Mike Driscoll moved into the 80s for his first win in that group, beating Jerry White in the final.
See the final results of the 2018 USHA National Masters Singles Draws on r2sports HERE.
The Mardak Scholarships will be awarded in the Fall semester this year.
Eligibility: Mardak Scholarships will be awarded to full time college applicants who have taught handball through their community handball program. The Mardak Scholarships are available to any students teaching handball, not just handball players. As an example, Kinesiology Majors (who will teach Physical Education) and are involved in teaching at one school. Requirement: Applicants must be USHA Certified Level I instructors.
Award: Typically, there are six $2,500 annual scholarships that are available through the Mardak Scholarship program.
How to apply: Please send an essay outlining current academic status and course work, handball experience and/or teaching handball experience. Please include unofficial transcripts and how the money would help further the applicant’s education.
Applications will be reviewed with the intent to reward students in good academic standing. Of course, good character and financial need are other considerations.
Email Applications to: [email protected] (Please include “Mardak Scholarship” in the Subject Line).
Annual Application Deadline: Dec. 31
Mardak Scholars:
2024 Matt Avendano (Texas A&M) Caitlin Behne (Texas A&M) Belisa Camacho (Arizona) David Ceaglske (Minnesota State, Mankato) Amesley Davis (Texas A&M) Evan Downing (Pacific) Sam Hall (Missouri State University) Aoife Holden (Angelo State) Luke Jordan (Missouri State) Diarmuid Mulkerrins (Angelo State) Levy Osen (Colorado School of Mines) Bryan Trejo (Minnesota State, Mankato) Ray Ure (Minnesota State, Mankato) Lucas Wells (Minnesota State, Mankato)
2023 Caitlin Behne (Texas A&M) Cole Bicksler (Texas) John A. Bike (Minnesota State, Mankato) Ivan Burgos (Pima Community College) Aoife Holden (Angelo State) Izzy Klicker (Minnesota State, Mankato) Diarmuid Mulkerrins (Angelo State) Levy Osen (Colorado School of Mines) Korynne Reininger (Texas) Kerington Sauser (Wisconsin-Milwaukee) Zachary Wells (Minnesota State, Mankato) Andrew Ward (Utah State)
2022 Shane Dunne (Minnesota State, Mankato) Jason Buley (Texas A&M) Clodagh Munroe (Minnesota State, Mankato) Mark Doyle (Minnesota State, Mankato) Mariko Deloach (Texas) Christian Madsen (Missouri State) Noel Aguilar (Texas)
2021 Zane Coyle (Minnesota State, Mankato) Luis Mendez (Minnesota State, Mankato) Kouichi Saito (Pacific) Andrew Unick (Minnesota State, Mankato)
2020 Geena May (UT McGovern Medical) Brady Miller (Texas) Lilibeth Ramirez (Texas) Jared Lovie (University of Alberta) Sam Ure (Minnesota State, Mankato)
