CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — Tyree Bastidas extended his legendary run on Sunday, capturing a record 11th National One-Wall Singles title with a dominant 21-13, 21-1 victory over his brother, Jurell Bastidas. The win capped another incredible performance by Tyree, who has long since secured his place among handball’s all-time greats.
In the most thrilling match of the day, the Bastidas brothers looked to reclaim the Men’s Pro Doubles title from defending champions Allan Sanchez and Carlin Rosa. But the Impact Pro duo showed last year’s win was no fluke, defeating the Bastidas brothers in straight games, 21-17, 21-17.
While the scores reflect two close games, the second looked to be heading toward a tiebreaker. Team Bastidas surged to a 17-4 lead, with Tyree displaying some of his finest play ever. But just when the momentum seemed irreversible, Rosa and Sanchez mounted one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory—rattling off 17 straight points to clinch the title.
Rosa was relentless, returning firepower with both hands, while Sanchez displayed unmatched finesse, soft hands, and surgical kills. Their composure under pressure earned them back-to-back titles and cemented their place among the sport’s elite.
In the age division action:
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35+ Singles: Jonathan Davila claimed the title in his second return to the final, defeating Thomas Valenzuela, 21-9, 21-7.
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40+ Singles: William Polanco topped Alvaro Rebaza, 21-9, 21-10.
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40+ Doubles: Polanco and Rebaza joined forces to defeat Carlin Rosa and Yuber Castro in the day’s only tiebreaker, 21-13, 11-21, 11-5.
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50+ Singles: Joe Kaplan downed Carlos Madera, 21-9, 21-10.
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50+ Doubles: Kaplan completed the slam with partner Jai Ragoo, defeating Freddy Torres and Milton Jones, 21-13, 21-13.
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70+ Slam: Artie Diamant added his name to the list of weekend slammers. He defeated Ed Campbell in the 70+ Singles final, 21-12, 21-5, then paired with Chris Diminico to take the doubles crown over Campbell and Vincent Ruggiero, 21-14, 21-16.
- B Singles: William Huazhco won the B Singles title over Jason Eng by forfeit.
The weekend wrapped up a spectacular tournament that began under heavy rain but ended with sunshine and sensational handball. A special thanks goes to USHA Vice President Jared Vale, whose tireless efforts and unmatched leadership as event director once again ensured a first-class experience. Vale’s dedication continues to foster a positive, welcoming culture for players, officials, and fans alike.
See complete results and draws [HERE].
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — Saturday’s action kicked off early as players arrived ahead of the weekend wave of beachgoers along one of New York’s most iconic boardwalks.
In 70+ action, Ed Campbell is proving he doesn’t need two—or even three—walls to dominate. The reigning Four-Wall and Three-Wall National Champion looked right at home on the concrete, cruising past Tim Murray in the semifinals, 21-6, 21-12. He’ll face Artie Diamant in Sunday’s final after Diamant dispatched Chris Dominico, 21-6, 21-11.
In the Men’s Pro division, defending Singles champion Tyree Bastidas advanced to the final without swinging a serve, as Manuel Caraballo was forced to withdraw. Tyree’s older brother, Jurell, had to earn his spot the hard way—surviving a tiebreaker against Saul Gonzalez, 21-13, 18-21, 11-5.
The Men’s Pro Doubles final will be a rematch of last year’s showdown. Allan Sanchez and Carlin Rosa overcame a strong challenge from Miguel Mendez and Yuber “Pee Wee” Castro to punch their ticket to Sunday. The Bastidas brothers were in top form, dispatching Robert Sostre and Sheikh Hossain in straight games, 21-11, 21-12.
Elsewhere, the ageless Tommy Valenzuela will meet Jonathan Davilla for the 35+ Singles title. Valenzuela, a Southern Californian and the reigning 60+ champ, entered the 35+ division this year after age brackets were consolidated—choosing to test himself against the “youngsters” in the Senior circuit.
The 40+ final will also be a familiar matchup, as William Polanco and Alvaro Rebaza renew their rivalry.
Joe Kaplan continues to steamroll through the 50+ field. He reached the singles final by dismantling Freddy Torres, 21-2, 21-8. Awaiting him is No. 6 seed Carlos “Flat Top” Madera, who continued his breakout run with a dominant win over Tony Roberts, 21-7, 21-5.
In 50+ Doubles, Kaplan teams with Jai Ragoo to face Torres and Milton Jones for the title.
Saturday also saw the tournament crown its first national champion. William Huazhco of Corona, N.Y., took home the honor after Jason Eng (Astoria, N.Y.) was forced to forfeit.
See the updated draws and scores HERE.
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — The 2025 One-Wall Nationals are off and running as first-round play began Friday under overcast skies. Heavy rain and flooding across New York and New Jersey the day before threatened to disrupt the event, but the courts dried in time for a thrilling start.
In the 50+ Singles division, Freddy Torres gutted out a gritty win over Timothy Moeller, 21-20, 21-14, in one of the day’s toughest battles. Torres will face No. 1 seed and defending champ, Joe Kaplan in Saturday’s semifinal.
It didn’t take long for the action to heat up in the first round of Men’s Pro Singles. Steven Poon staged an incredible comeback after facing three match points against Isaiah Hong, rallying to win 13-21, 21-20, 11-10. Both players put on a show with spectacular shot-making and extended rallies. Poon’s reward? A second-round matchup with top seed and defending champion Tyree Bastidas.
Bastidas enters this year’s tournament looking to build on his legacy. After breaking the all-time record for Open Singles titles in 2024, he’s now eyeing his 11th national crown. The path won’t be easy, with fierce challengers like his older brother Jurell Bastidas, Saul Gonzalez, and others in the draw.
In Open Doubles, reigning champs Allan Sanchez and Carlin Rosa return to defend their title after shocking the Bastidas brothers in last year’s final.
Meanwhile, the one-wall courts are drawing talent from all corners of the handball world. Masters legends Ed Campbell, Merv Deckert, Tim Murray—known for their three- and four-wall success—are testing their skills on the Coney Island concrete.
Follow along with updated results and draws for all One-Wall Nationals divisions HERE.
Draws and Start Times Posted for the 64th USHA National One-Wall Championships!
The draws and start times for the 64th USHA National One-Wall Championships are now available! Play begins Friday at 11 a.m. at the legendary Coney Island courts. See the draws HERE.
Please note: Match times are subject to change. Be sure to review your start times regularly—up to the day of your event—and check in at the tournament desk for the latest updates.
In the event of rain, report to the courts first. Weather-related updates will also be posted at www.ushandball.org.
See you on the courts!