TUCSON- It was a tremendous weekend of Handball at the 2025 Hall of Fame Tournament with a National Master Singles and WPH LTE Pro Stop.
We saw phenomenal play over the course of the tournament from players of all ages. When players weren’t on the court, they were cramming into the bleachers to watch the Pro players compete on the show court or enjoying the beautiful Tucson mountain views and sunny weather that we had all weekend at the Tucson Racquet Club.
The highlight of the tournament was the Saturday night reception at the Handball Hall of Fame building. Players enjoyed checking out the rich history of our game and chatting with friends over drinks and dinner. We were able to celebrate a couple of award recipients during the reception as well.
Marty Decatur Sportsmanship Award: Anna Sojourner
Sojourner with her Award
Anna Sojourner was awarded the Marty Decatur Sportsmanship award at the reception. The award is given at each Handball Hall of Fame Tournament to a player that embodies “The Spirit of Handball”. Sojourner does that as much as anyone. She always has a smile on her face and it’s obvious how much she enjoys the game of handball and supports it whenever she can. She is based out of San Francisco but has supported the tournament in Tucson and we love to have her here.
Carl Porter Award: Rodney Fink
Rodney Fink with his son David, and grandson Henry.
Rodney Fink was awarded the Carl Porter award in 2023. The award is given to those who have performed outstanding service to the USHA at the national level. The award is named after the USHA’s second president, Carl Porter, who is considered the savior and architect of the modern day USHA.
We finally got the chance to celebrate Fink in 2025 at the Hall of Fame tournament. Fink has dedicated his life to handball, and has been an integral part of the game for decades now. He taught countless players the game, has been an advocate for women’s handball, generously supported pro players with prize money donations, and served on the USHA Board of Directors for many years, offering his legal expertise to the organization.
The ceremony began with a message from USHA President Denis Hogan, setting the tone for an afternoon full of gratitude, reflection, and admiration. Vern Roberts, Hall of Fame player and retired USHA Executive Director, shared heartfelt remarks about Fink’s lifelong commitment to the sport. He also delivered a written tribute from former USHA President LeaAnn Martin, who called Fink “one of handball’s greatest ambassadors.” Roberts noted, “If U.S. Handball ever had a problem, we called Rodney—and he always answered.”
One of the most touching moments came when Art Howe, Fink’s longtime friend and former Major League Baseball player and manager, took the stage. Having traveled to Tucson with Fink, Howe spoke warmly of their decades-long friendship and the deep impact handball has had on Fink’s life. “Watching Rodney share the sport with his son David—one of the best players in the world—has been a true joy,” said Howe. “But make no mistake, I’m the lucky one to have Rodney as a best friend.”
Fink closed out the ceremony in his usual humble, heartfelt fashion—thanking those who had joined him along the way. “Law was my profession,” he said, “but handball is my life.”
With applause echoing around the Hall of Fame, the ceremony not only honored a deserving recipient, but also reminded everyone of the community, passion, and enduring friendships that make handball so special.
Finals:
Players regrouped Sunday morning and put their game faces on as they competed for titles. Martin Mulkerrins defeated Ray Ure in the pro final in dominating fashion. Mulkerrins hit rocket serves at Ure which earned him setups that he punished with flat kill shots.
2025 Hall of Fame WPH LTE Champion Martin Mulkerrins with USHA Vice President Jared Vale.
In the 35+ singles final, Jeff Streibig successfully defended his crown by defeating Shorty Ruiz in two games. Streibig found himself down 18-20 in game one before hitting some timely shots to close it out and took game two 21-11.
We had a first time National Champion in the 40+ Singles! Scottie Moler brought home the gold by defeating last year’s champion Fausto Castro in two games, 21-14, 21-9. Moler had an impressive semifinal win over Los Angeles Rafael Martinez in his semifinal as well.
Multiple time national champion Bill Mehilos won the 45+ Singles final over Arturo Suarez. Mehilos defeated Suarez in game one 21-12 before Suarez forfeited the match to focus on his next one.
Suarez was right back on the court for the 50+ Singles final against fellow Californian Alex Garcia. Garcia controlled play in game one for a 21-10 victory. Game two Suarez had a slight lead but could not hang on as Garcia stormed back to win 21-18.
The 55+ Singles division was full of national champions, including Leo Canales, Sean Haley, Will Goldstein, John Henning, Jared Vale and Chris Tico. It was defending champion Canales who brought home the title. Canales has not lost a master singles match in the past five years, and is racking up the national titles!
Lloyd Garcia brought home gold in the 65+ Singles division. Garcia edged out El Paso’s Hector Garcia 21-4, 21-15 to win the finals. Lloyd also took down current Four-Wall Nationals 65+ champion Dave Streibig in his semifinal.
Joe Thomas defeated Dan Brennan in a highly anticipated 70+ Singles final that did not disappoint. After dropping game one 16-21, Thomas stormed back to win 21-13 in game two and 11-0 in the tiebreaker! They both play the game at such a high level, regardless of their age.
Two of the best age division players of the past decade squared off in the 75+ singles final. Ed Campbell took down Greg Raya in an 11-4 tiebreaker victory to earn the title. Raya defeated another legend in the division, Merv Deckert in an 11-10 semifinal tiebreaker victory but could not do the same to Campbell.
In the oldest division of them all, Jim Ward defeated Jim Smith to win the 80+ Singles final and avenge his loss to Smith in last year’s final. Ward stopped Smith at 17 in both games.
Thank you to the WPH, Rodney Fink, and all the volunteers who made this tournament as great as it was. It’s always great to celebrate our games history while etching new National Champions. Check out all of the results from the tournament HERE.
TUCSON – The Old Pueblo is the place to be as we bring together handball players from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of competition, camaraderie, and celebration! Whether you’re 11-years-old or 80+, a seasoned pro, or a passionate amateur, this tournament offers something for everyone.
The World Players of Handball (WPH) and the United States Handball Association (USHA) are proud to co-host the 2025 Hall of Fame Race 4 Eight LTE Tournament at the Tucson Racquet Club—right in the heart of handball history. Watch the pros battle it out in WPH LTE Pro Stop No. 7, test your own skills in a variety of singles and doubles divisions, and soak up the electric atmosphere of Tucson in the spring!
Pros Killian Carroll and Luis Cordova Jr. are among many who have enjoyed the Hall of Fame Celebration Banquet.
Saturday Night Hall of Fame Reception – A Must-Attend Event!
Join us for a special evening at the Handball Hall of Fame Museum (2333 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716) as we celebrate the legends of the game.
Doors open at 6 PM – Come early to enjoy food, drinks, and the rich history of handball.
Players admission is included. Guest admission: $20 – Bring a friend and experience this one-of-a-kind gathering!
Honoring Our Own – We are thrilled to present Rodney Fink with the prestigious Carl Porter Award for his outstanding contributions to handball on a national level. Additionally, we will recognize a player from the tournament with the Marty Decatur Sportsmanship Award, celebrating the true spirit of our sport!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible weekend! Draws and Start Times are now available HERE.
NOTE: Draws and Times may change up until the start of each division. Please double-check times and match-ups. We wish everyone the best of luck this weekend!
TUCSON — It was a great weekend of handball at the 2024 Hall of Fame Handball Tournament that included the National Masters Singles and a WPH LTE Pro Stop. We saw amazing matches across the board from the 13 and under division all the way up to the 80 plus division! Martin Mulkerrins continued to show why he is one of the best players in the world as he defeated Luis Cordova in two games that came down to the wire to win the pro division. You can read the WPH recap HERE. For all the of the draws and results visit the link HERE. Saturday night players flocked to the Handball Hall of Fame building for a catered dinner and to catch up with good friends while enjoying the rich history of our sport. Scott Landis was awarded with the Marty Decatur Sportsmanship Award, an annual award given each year at the Hall of Fame tournament. Landis hails from Tennessee, and captures the spirit of handball when he plays, really enjoying himself. His love of the game is apparent when you have a conversation with him about handball.
Scott Landis was presented with the Marty Decatur Sportsmanship Award.
The finals on Sunday across the masters division were very exciting, as players and spectators packed the galleries to watch these competitors go at it. Continue scrolling to read a recap of each of our newly crowned 2024 Masters Singles champions! 35-plus Champion: Jeff Streibig
Jeff Streibig and Shorty Ruiz
Jeff Streibig won a loaded the 35-plus division that included four ranked pro’s on the WPH tour. Streibig defeated defending champion Abraham Montijo in the semifinals in two close games to clinch his spot in the finals. Awaiting him there was Shorty Ruiz, who outlasted top 10 pro Vic Perez in his semifinal match. In the final, Streibig was dominant from start to finish and never allowed Ruiz to get comfortable. He hit several ace serves and tracked down everything Ruiz hit to earn the title in two quick games.
40-plus Champion: Fausto Castro
The seventh time was the charm for 40-plus singles champion Fausto Castro. Castro had six second place USHA national tournament finishes between the A’s and the masters division but had never won a gold medal coming into this weekend. After dropping game one to Dan Mcnabney in the finals, it looked like he might take second again. Castro kept pushing though, and eventually wore down Mcnabney and won the match in a tiebreaker. He was greeted to cheers as he walked off the court as the crowd was aware that it was his first national title.
50 plus Champion: Chris Watkins
Chris Watkins was crowned the 50-plus singles champion by defeating New York’s Joe Kaplan in the finals. Watkins had a battle in his semifinal against Washington’s Roberto Herrera who pushed him in both games. Kaplan also narrowly escaped his semifinal match against Juan Flores as he won an 11-7 tiebreaker. In the finals, Kaplan seemed to track down all of Watkins’ kills to begin the match. Watkins adjusted to a more passive game and ran Kaplan all around the court with precise pass shots and corner kills which helped lead him to victory.
55-plus Champion: Leo Canales
Leo Canales and Chris Tico
The 55-plus singles division was one of the more intriguing divisions coming into the tournament. Leo Canales had a tough field of opponents to overcome if he was going to defend his title. With the likes of John Henning, Chris Tico, John Robles, John Bike, and Rick Leonard to name a few, the division felt wide open. Canales found a way and notched the title by defeating John Robles in the semifinal and Chris Tico in the finals. Tico trailed by a large margin in the second game of the finals, but clawed all the way back to 19-19 before Canales finished him off with a kill shot down the right.
60-plus Champion: Will Goldstein
Will Goldstein won his first national title in 31 years by defeating Joe Tierney in two competitive games in the 60-plus singles final. Goldstein last won a national title in 1993 when he won the four-wall B doubles division. He doesn’t compete in national events often, but when he does he’s always a threat to win thanks to a lethal left hand that can kill the ball from anywhere on the court. Tierney was right with Goldstein, but stalled at 17 points in each game while Goldstein finished strong. 65-plus Champion: Mike Linnik After losing in the finals last year, Mike Linnik won a thriller in the 65-plus singles final over Dave Streibig. Streibig started fast in game one and took down Linnik 21-13. The second game was a battle throughout, and with the players tied at 19-19 Linnik was able to hit two clutch shots to force the tiebreaker. Much like the first game, Streibig started fast and led 7-1 to begin the breaker. Linnik kept fighting and eventually caught Streibig at 9-9, and found himself serving for the match at 10-9. A nice pass shot down the right wall would finish the job for Linnik and complete his comeback, winning 11-9. 70-plus Champion: Dan Brennan Dan Brennan was eligible for the 70-plus singles for the first time and made the most of it by defeating Gary Eisenbooth in the finals. In the previous rounds before the finals, nobody was able to score more than 6 points of Brennan in a single game. Eisenbooth was able to muster 13 and 12 respectively, but ultimately could not push Brennan enough to win. Brennan admitted Eisenbooth’s agility is incredible for the 70 plus division, but he was able to control his shots in the match which helped him win. 70B Champion: Thomas Arredondo
Fresno’s Thomas Arredondo hadn’t ventured much outside California for handball tournaments; however, his first stop in Tucson proved to be a memorable one. Arredondo battled Colorado’s Mark Humphries in a tough 70B final, winning in two games, 21-18 and 21-20. Both finalists defeated the top seeded players to reach the championship match, playing virtually evenly against one another.
75 plus Champion: Ed Campbell Ed Campbell and Merv Deckert were fresh off winning the 75-plus doubles title at the three-wall masters in Tucson last month, and found themselves competing against each other for the singles title in the 75-plus division this weekend. Seemingly facing off at least once a year for a national title, these two know each other’s game well and it comes down to who can execute better. In the finals today it was Campbell who executed, as he made the most of nearly all the opportunities Deckert gave him and won in two games.
80 plus Champion: Jim Smith
80-plus finalist Jim Ward congratulates Champion Jim Smith.[/caption] Jim Smith was victorious in the 80-plus singles division after being knocked out in the semifinals last year. This year he defeated Jim Ward in the finals. Ward held Smith to just 13 points in game one, but Smith was able to win a tight second game 21-17 to force a tiebreaker. Smith kept the momentum rolling from there and held Ward to just five points to win the national title. For Ward, it was his second year in a row of losing in a tiebreaker in the 80 plus final. Thank you to all the players for competing in the tournament. There were so many tremendous matches over the weekend and the competition was incredible across all divisions. Thank you to the WPH for running the Pro Stop in conjunction with the tournament and showcasing the best players in handball to everyone at the tournament. If you haven’t made it to a Hall of Fame tournament yet, clear your calendar for next April as you don’t want to miss out any longer on this great event!
TUCSON — The World Players of Handball and the United States Handball Association will proudly collaborate on the 2024 Hall of Fame Tournament in the home city of both organizations. This year’s event brings the tradition of the annual Hall of Fame event in the spring with a National Masters Singles and WPH LTE R48Pro Stop.
There is no better place than Tucson in mid-April, so make your plans to watch the pros and play in the various amateur divisions along with the best age divisions singles players.
The Hall of Fame R48LTE singles will be the final regular season event of the 2023/24 season, as the Race 4 Eight’s best players will aim to position themselves for the Race 4 Eight Player’s Championship.
Last chance to enter is April 7. Enter online HERE.
Boys 19 and under champion Trejo with runner-up GardeaGirls 19 and under champion Klicker with runner-up Peters
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The tournament wrapped up Saturday morning, concluding an epic week of handball and great hospitality from Don Quinlan and his group of volunteers.
Bryan Trejo completed the slam in the 19 and under, teaming with his collegiate teammate at Minnesota State, Nick Kerins, to defeat Ayden Brule and Eliseo Gutierrez in the doubles final. Trejo played phenomenal all weekend, and is a future star in the sport.
Moses Gardea won the 19 and under big ball division by defeating Ayden Brule in two straight games. Gardea has tremendous skills with the big ball, and Brule could not figure him out in the final.
The 15 and under big ball title went to Isaac Holguin, who defeated Jahaziel Montes Hernandez in convincing fashion to win the title. Holguin also won the 15 and under doubles division with Leo Day to end the tournament on a high note.
Anthony Mendez went 3 for 3 over the weekend in the 13 and under, winning the small ball, big ball, and small ball doubles in the division. He made a name for himself this week, and will be a player to watch going forward.
A big thank you again to Don Quinlan and his group of volunteers for hosting a tremendous tournament and to all the players and coaches who supported it.
We look forward to a great tournament again next year. Check out all of the results HERE.
Former junior champion Suhn Lee presented Anthony Mendez with the award. Mendez slammed the 13 and under.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — At the banquet Saturday night, players enjoyed Italian food, a ceremony that honored many of the players, and raffle drawings that gave away free handball prizes throughout the night.
It began with National Juniors Chair and tournament host Don Quinlan welcoming the players and coaches and giving a speech on how long he’d been involved with the junior tournament, which has been decades. Quinlan has seen many players come and go and stressed the importance of junior handball and growing the sport.
Three awards were presented, and all the winners were well-deserving:
The Tom Lynch Newcomer Award: Anthony Mendez
The Kate Conlon/Kurt Johansson Most Improved Award: Moses Gardea
The Vince Gabriele Jr. Sportsmanship Award: The Alberta Junior Handball Team
Lastly, the players competing in their last four-wall junior nationals and had played at least four times in their junior handball careers were given their USHA Junior Alumni Bag, a long-time tradition for those graduating the junior ranks.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Several players became champions on day 3 of the 2023 Junior Four-Wall Nationals.
Among them was first-time champion Anthony Mendez from Kansas City, who dominated the 13 and under bracket. Mendez beat Zait Bustillos in the final, who is a very talented player himself.
In the 15 and under division, Canada’s Leo Day outlasted his fellow Canadian friend Ryan Eisenbart in two straight games to win his first national title.
The 19 and under division was claimed by Bryan Trejo when he defeated Moses Gardea in two straight games. Trejo relied on his speed to track down all of Gardea’s shots, and punished his setups when he earned one.
The 17 and under girls division was won by Ireland’s Freya Donnellan. She defeated Canada’s Layla Kramer in two straight games to win her first national title.
The 19 and under girls division belonged to Izzy Klicker, who was too strong for Audrey Peters in the final. Klicker used her power to her advantage and executed a high-percentage of her kill shots.
The banquet will take place tonight, and some juniors will be honored for sportsmanship, most improved player, and newcomer of the year.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Day two of the 2023 Junior Four-Wall Nationals had lots of good action and saw our first champion crowned.
Eliseo Gutierrez defeated Ireland’s Caleb Donnellan in the 17 and under final with a dominating performance. Gutierrez controlled play in the first game and withstood a late charge from Donnellan to win. Gutierrez didn’t let up in the second game, and added another national title to his collection. He is just 15 years old.
The most exciting matchup of the day was Moses Gardea and Ayden Brule in the 19 and under semifinal. Brule is a several-time national champion, and was the top seed in the 19 and under, despite only being 17.
Gardea surprised Brule in the first game, hitting several fly kills and taking advantage of some bad Brule serves. Brule evened the count in game two, pushing Gardea around the court with crisp pass and kill shots. Gardea regained his form in the tiebreaker, and although Brule made him work for each point, he converted his setups to win the match and advance to the finals.
In the 19 and under semifinal, Bryan Trejo easily cruised past Canada’s Raul Asokhan to claim his spot in the finals, where he will face off with Gardea tomorrow morning. Audrey Peters and Izzy Klicker have been dominant in the Women’s 19 and under division, and will face off in the finals of that division tomorrow morning.
The highlight of the day was short court challenge, which brought many juniors together to play their favorite game and win prizes.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Day one of the 2023 Junior Four-Wall Nationals was a success. Players were greeted with a warm welcome from Don Quinlan and his group of volunteers, who provided excellent hospitality throughout the day.
There were several exciting matches between the juniors, especially in the 19 and under boys’ division. The most exciting may have been Canada’s Raul Asokhan vs Minnesota’s Nathan Stoffel. Stoffel started off the first game with a big lead, before Asokhan battled back to claim the first game 21-20. He used his quickness on the court to retrieve nearly every ball, wearing out Stoffel and taking the second game again by the score of 21-20.
The day concluded with a skills challenge for the 13 and under juniors, where the kids competed in a short handball obstacle course consisting of trick shots. The juniors were very impressive, and everyone won prizes! Play resumes tomorrow at 10am. Follow the draws HERE.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The 2023 Junior Four-Wall Nationals will kick off December 27 in at Schaumburg Tennis Plus, a six court facility located just outside Chicago!
See a schedule of the tournament below, and visit the R2Sports site for draws, scores and daily updates HERE.
Team Calgary with Coach Guy Martin arrived ready to complete!
Schedule of 2023 Junior Four-Wall Nationals Tournament:
December 27
Play begins at 10 a.m.
Lunch at 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Handball “Trick Shot Challenge” after play concludes
December 28
Play beginning at 10 a.m.
Lunch at 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
“Short Court Showdown” after play concludes
December 29
Play beginning at 10 a.m. / Championship finals begin
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The tournament wrapped up Friday morning with finals taking place in doubles and big ball singles divisions. After the finals, players said there goodbyes to old and new friends they spent countless hours on the court with over the week.
A big thank you to the Northern California Handball Association for putting on a great tournament for the kids.
Thank you to all the kids who played this year and the parents/coaches who accompanied them. We had players represented from Ireland, Canada, Mexico, and of course the United States.
We look forward to another great tournament next year. Check out all of the results HERE.
(Nicole Eike with USHA’s Matt Krueger and flanked by her parents, Randall and Joheem after winning the Sportsmanship Award)
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The third day of action brought several finals in the small ball singles events.
The first title of the day belonged to Alex Duval who defeated Alex Neri to win the 13 and under small ball finals. Duval, who is only 12 years old, caps off an impressive year which also saw him win the 13 and under title at the four-wall nationals in June.
Ireland’s Anthony Clifford put everyone on notice with his impressive two game sweep over Eliseo Gutierrez in the 15-under final. Gutierrez looked overmatched as Clifford saved his best for the championship final after a week of nearly flawless handball.
The 17-under final was one of the most highly anticipated finals of the day with Ireland’s Rory Carthy taking on Mexico’s Andres Cordova. Carthy got off to a hot start in both games, and never took his foot off the gas. While Cordova has an impressive arsenal of shots, he couldn’t get into a rythm, dropping the final with the scores of 6 and 7.
The 19-under final featured Ireland’s Kyle Jordan and California’s Ryan Watkins. This match featured several incredible rallies, but Jordan was just too strong. Jordan has an incredible serve that would give any player in the world trouble. Between that and his ability to kill the ball, he overcame Watkins.
The girls 19-under final featured two of Ireland’s strongest up and coming players. Leah Minogue took Jodie Keeling. Minogue and Keeling were dead even most of the first game, but Minogue was able to hit some clutch shots and close it out. She used her momentum to easily take game two.
Keeling would earn her title in the girls 17 and under, where she took out Illinois Izzy Klicker in two dominant games.
The girls 15 and under was a battle between two more young Irish stars, with Carmel Kelleher taking on Katie Jordan. Kelleher came out fast and easily claimed game one. Despite a great effort from Jordan in game two, Kelleher held her off to win 21-5, 21-17.
The night concluded with a banquet that featured delicious barbeque from Frank’s Barbeque.
The annual Junior Nationals awards were presented to the following three deserving players:
The Tom Lynch Newcomer Award: Niko Vasquez The Kate Conlon/Kurt Johansson Most Improved Award: Alexander Duval The Vince Gabriele Jr. Sportsmanship Award: Nicole Eike (pictured above)
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Day two of the tournament had action in all divisions, including small ball, big ball, and doubles.
Our first champion was crowned when Albuquerque’s Adrian Valenzuela defeated El Paso’s Luis Cordova III to win the 11 and under small ball division.
The 19 and under small ball division saw Los Angeles’s Ryan Watkins advance to the final by defeating Mexico’s Luis Ogaz. Watkins will take on Ireland’s Kyle Jordan who has looked very strong to this point.
The 17 and under final will feature Mexico’s Andres Cordova and Ireland’s Rory Carthy. Each player has been dominant so far this week and it should be one of the most exciting finals of the tournament.
The 15 and under division will feature Colorado’s Eliseo Guttierez and Ireland’s Anthony Clifford. Guttierez took down another Irish player, Caleb Donnellan, in an impressive semifinal win.
Washington’s Alexander Duval and California’s Alex Neri will square off for the 13 and under final tomorrow morning. Neri survived a close tiebreaker to advance.
On the girls side, Ireland’s Leah Minogue advanced to the 19 and under final with ease. She will take on Jodie Keeling in the finals tomorrow, who won an 11-9 tiebreaker in her semifinal to advance.
Keeling will also be looking to win the girls 17 and under final when she finishes her round robin matches.
Ireland’s Carmel Kelleher and Katie Jordan will compete for the girls 15 and under final tomorrow in what is sure to be a great match.
Doubles and big ball semifinals will be held tomorrow. You can view all results to this point and follow along with the draw HERE
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Day one of the USHA National Junior 4-Wall Nationals kicked off Tuesday morning. With weather affecting travel all over the country, several players were delayed and had to have their match pushed back. Thanks to the hard work of the Northern California Handball Association, the day ran as smooth as it could, and play was caught up as much as possible.
Quarterfinals were played in all small ball divisions, and tomorrow will feature several exciting semifinal matches. The big ball divisions will also begin tomorrow along with some doubles divisions.
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The 66th USHA National Junior 4-Wall Championships are slated to kick off next Monday, Dec. 26 at The Bay Club Pleasanton. Nearly 70 players from around the country, Canada, Mexico and Ireland will descend on the club next week to compete in small ball and big ball events.
The USHA National Junior Championships offer players drop-down events, so players of similar skill land in a competitive bracket.
Draws and tentative start times are now available. Please note: times and draws may change up until the first match is played. See the draws and start times HERE.
ST. LOUIS — Sunday at the Hinder Club was filled with many exciting finals matches and terrific handball.
One of the first matches of the day was the 35 doubles final between Kevin Pettus/Will Lemp and Jeff Streibig/Ryan Willis. All four players play at a high open level and it showed on the court. The teams split the first two games to force a tiebreaker. Streibig and Willis jumped out to a 7-3 lead, but they would score no more points after that. Kevin Pettus became red hot at the end of the match, rolling out several shots to earn his team the victory.
Gary Scogin also had a day to remember, winning two national titles on Sunday, one in the 60+ and the other in the 65+.
His first match was in the 65+, where he teamed up with his long time partner Lloyd Garcia to take on Scott Rosenthal and Kevin Jarvis. Scogin and Garcia have not lost a match together in their age division for several years, and Sunday was no different. Scogin and Garcia defeated the Illinois duo 21-16, 21-10.
Scogin then teamed with local favorite David Streibig to win the 60+ doubles over Jake Esser and Jim Lewis in two straight games, 21-4, 21-12.
The players and spectators who traveled to the tournament were amazed by the Hinder Club, the only exclusive Handball Club in the country. The hospitality was tremendous throughout the weekend.
A huge thank you to Eric Hillgren, David Streibig, Jeff Streibig, Mike Benkleman, Gary Hughes, Jim Ward and the many more St. Louis ambassadors who made this tournament so great. If you haven’t made it to the Hinder Club yet, make sure to add it to your bucket list.
See all the winners of each division below, and check out the full brackets HERE.
ST. LOUIS — The finalists for all divisions were decided on the second full day of action in the Masters Doubles.
In the Men’s Pro Invitational final, a possible preview for next week’s WPH R48Pro Stop in Tucson (The Memorial), Martin Mulkerrins handled Killian Carroll in two competitive games, 21-17, 21-11.
As matches concluded, players and family gathered in the upstairs lounge where Tucson’s Vince San Angelo was honored and awarded his Grand Masters sweater, an honor for those who win at least 10 age division titles.
USHA President Denis Hogan presented the sweater to San Angelo, who shared with those gathered, “This journey started 19 years ago. It’s tough but glad players have a goal to chase.” San Angelo will be playing for title number 11 on Sunday with partner Bob Braine.
USHA President Denis Hogan presents the Grand Masters Sweater to Vince San Angelo of Tucson.
ST. LOUIS — The 2022 USHA Masters Doubles hosted by the Missouri State Handball Association started off with a nail-biter Friday afternoon at the St. Louis Hinder Club. Peter Anderson (Spring, Texas) and Bob Miller (Sunrise, Fla.) kicked things off against the California duo of Jim Smith and Dave Ackerman in the 75-plus Doubles. After splitting the first two games, the foursome were locked in a back-and-forth affair in the tiebreaker. At match point, team Smith/Ackerman gained the crucial sideout and were able to snatch the 11-10 victory. Anderson and Miller are not eliminated, and will still be competing in round robin action throughout the weekend.
In 35-plus action, tourney director Eric Hillgren stepped away from the tournament desk to pair with partner Richard Lynch against David Elkin and Shane Conneely. Home court advantage came into play as the Hinder Club team stormed back from a second game route to win, 21-20, 7-21, 11-9.
Mostly, on the first day, out of town players were abuzz about the beautiful St. Louis Hinder Club. With over 120 members, the club is a “handball only” facility, with seven courts (one side glass exhibition court), fully equipped locker rooms (steam room, cold plunge and jacuzzi), and a bar lounge.
“What an awesome place!” exclaimed Gary Scogin of Austin, Texas.
“We’d love one of these (clubs) in every city,” said USHA board member, Rob Nichols. “It’s a great spot where handball always takes priority.”
The MSHA also invited top pros for an 8-player invitational bracket. Martin Mulkerrins, Killian Carroll and Luis Cordova all advanced, while local Jeff Streibig scored a mini upset against Sam Esser, 21-18, 21-17.
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri State Handball Association and USHA present the 2022 USHA National Masters Doubles, held at the St. Louis Hinder Club. Over 100 players have entered this doubles event, featuring players from ages 35 to over 80.
A Pro Invitational Singles bracket brings some of the best players in the world to this “handball exclusive” club. First and preliminary rounds begin Friday at 1 p.m. with tournament check-in at Noon.
Karl Lady (left) won his first USHA National Title over Wayne Neumann in the 80 singles division!
TUCSON — The 2022 Master Singles wrapped up Sunday afternoon after a morning of well played and exciting finals matches.
It’s hard to pick what was the best match of the day, as nearly all of them were thrilling and showcased handball at it’s best at each age divison.
Congratulations to Karl Lady on winning his first national title in the 80 singles division over Wayne Neumann. Lady has come close to winning before, and played fantastic this weekend to get over the hump.
Greg Raya outlasted Jim Ward in a tiebreaker to add another national title to his collection in the 75 singles final. After dropping game one, Raya dominated games two and three.
Ed Campbell and Merv Deckert put on another phenomenal final, with both players defying their age on the court. Campbell won in an 11-9 tiebreaker, and found a left lob serve late in the match that made the difference.
Juan Canales Sr. just outlasted John Henning in the 55 singles final. Canales fought off game point twice in game one, and won the second game 21-11. Canales used his speed to track down everything and wear down Henning.
Alex Garcia defeated Raul Jasso in two extremely well played games. Garcia’s crack serve down the right came up clutch when he needed it the most.
Thank you to the Tucson Racquet Club and all the players who competed in the tournament. It was a great weekend filled with great matches.
You can view all of the results from the tournament HERE
TUCSON — Saturday was another day full of entertaining matches at the 2022 Master Singles in Tucson. We also crowned our first two champions of the weekend!
Shorty Ruiz won the 35 singles division in two straight games over Jorge Lopez to earn his second age division national title, with the first one coming at the Four-Wall Nationals in Portland. He has his sights on becoming a Grand Master (10 age division titles) before he reaches the age of 40.
Rudy Guzman claimed the second title of the day by defeating Rob Birrell in the 60B finals. Guzman hits the ball with great power and has a deadly fist pass shot that earns him points routinely. Guzman will also play Sunday in the 65 singles final against Daniel Brennan
The match of the day was played between Idaho’s Chris Tico and California’s Alex Garcia in the 45 plus division. Garcia closed out game one strong to win 21-16, but got dropped in the second game 21-7 by Tico. It looked as if Tico was going to win the tiebreaker as well when he jumped out to a 7-0 lead. Garcia battled back, and ultimately sided out Tico at match point and came in the box at 8-10, and was able to score the final three points of the match to win 11-10.
Garcia will take on Raul Jasso in the finals tomorrow who also won in a close tiebreaker, his over Sean Haley 11-9.
Sunday brings finals in the Men’s 45, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80’s division. Follow along with the results HERE.
Joe Berman (Right) and Pete Dominguez (left) pose holding a 1997 Handball Magazine featuring Berman on the cover (under Priscilla) after winning the 35 Master Singles. The same year Dominguez won the 40B division. 25 years later they are still competing and back for more!
TUCSON — The USHA Master’s Singles kicked off Friday afternoon and immediately got off to an exciting start! The first match of the day was between John Goranson and Rob Birrell. After dropping game one 21-12, Birrell just edged out Goranson in game two to win 21-19. He kept that momentum rolling into the tiebreaker, and took victory in the final game 11-6 with a full crowd watching.
That match set the tone for the day, as we saw many tightly contested matches after that. Sean Haley overcame Fausto Castro in a two hour marathon tiebreaker match to advance to the semifinals against Shorty Ruiz in the 35 division.
After dropping game one badly to Mike Lockhart, Grey Raya hit a couple beautiful pass shots at the end of game two to force a tiebreaker. Raya didn’t let up in the breaker, and knocked out Lockhart in another thrilling match.
Play kicks off at 9am PST on Saturday. The 35 division and 60b division will be decided. Make sure to follow along with the action HERE
TUCSON — The USHA Masters Singles Invitational is set to kick off on Friday, Sept. 30–the first one held since early 2019. First and preliminary rounds begins Friday afternoon at the Tucson Racquet Club. Draws for the 2022 Masters Singles are available! (First match is at 3 p.m.)
Please Note: Draws and times may change, so please review your start times up until the start of your event.
Hospitality will be provided at the Tucson Racquet Club, starting Friday evening. Masters Singles celebration dinner will be held Saturday at the in the Rillito Room at the Club.
After dinner, there will be a Saturday Night Reception at the Handball Hall of Fame! Players and families are welcome to attend and enjoy the museum while catching up with friends.
AUSTIN, Texas –The 2022 Women’s Classic came to a close on Sunday morning when Ashley Moler defeated Mikaila Esser 21-8, 20-21, 11-8 to win the title. The thrilling final was an exclamation point on a weekend filled with great women’s handball matches.
Moler dominated her first two rounds before battling the ageless Jennifer Schmitt in the semifinals. Schmitt and Moler played a long and grueling first game that saw Moler come out on top 21-13. Moler kept the momentum rolling in game two, winning 21-9.
Esser was equally impressive as Moler in the first two rounds, leading her to meet Missouri’s Suz Entzeroth in the semifinals. Game one saw Esser pull away late to win 21-12. Esser got off to a fast start in game two, building an 18-5 lead. Entzeroth made a late run getting all the way up to 13 points before Esser was finally able to put it away.
In the finals, Moler came out hot, killing all her shots off the back wall and moving Esser all around the court with her passes. Game two was the game of the tournament. Several lead changes persisted and no player could build a big lead. At 20-20, Esser was finally able to hit a perfect serve down the left that died in the left corner to force a tie-breaker.
In the breaker, Moler took advantage of some early errors from Esser and hit a couple of left handed kill shots to build a big lead. Esser fought back to get herself back in the match, but Moler would not be denied, closing it out to win 11-8.
AUSTIN, Texas — The Women’s Classic returns to University of Texas’ Gregory Gym, where the concept was first created to promote Women’s Handball. It was 38 years ago this Spring, UT Handball Coach Pete Tyson and USHA Board of Director Ron Emberg held the “Bud Light National Women’s Handball Tournament.” There was no prize money offered, but eight of the top women handball were invited and had their expenses paid. Rosemary Bellini (Hall of Fame, 1996) won the round robin format event.
The Women’s Classic traditionally offers players multiple matches in a drop-down format. This year, the event will consist of the Women’s Classic Open/A (using the Red 21) and the Women’s Classic B/Novice (using the White 21). Participants will have at least three matches in a multi-dropdown format.
Women’s Classic participants are offered travel stipends and the event pays the top-8 finishers. Held in conjunction with the Southwest Regional Championships, all Women’s Classic matches will start Friday afternoon, April 1.
HOUSTON — Finals Sunday featured the R48 and WR48 finals, as well as the R48 and WR48 playoffs, as the Race 4 Eight’s stars battled for Race 4 Eight gold and valuable ranking points.
Complete WPH tournament report and coverage HERE. All images and content courtesy of WPH.
Men’s R48Pro Final: Carroll vs. NashFinal: Carroll vs. Nash
Killian Carroll entered Sunday’s Houston final riding a five-tournament Race 4 Eight win streak and seeking his nineteenth Race 4 Eight final. Diarmaid Nash entered his second Race 4 Eight final in search of his first R48 title against his junior and Irish Senior rival. “I suppose in Ireland I was sick of playing Killian because we met in every tournament but we haven’t played much since so I’m looking forward to playing him,” stated Nash. Killian is a dog and gives it 120%, so I hope to play my best ever match and come out on top.”
Killian Carroll picked up where he left off on Saturday, dominating the action en route to a seven-minute, 15-1 first game win. Nash changed his approach in game two, slowing the game down with a lob serve and changing the momentum of the match. “This is what Diarmaid always does against me, he plays me,” stated Carroll after the match. “I was used to playing the ball low and hard and he slowed the game down and I made a lot of errors and he waited for his opportunities and took advantage.”
The tiebreaker started with six consecutive side outs, as neither player was able to seize the momentum. With the score tied at seven, Carroll switched to his right-handed serve for the first time in the match and rediscovered the game that carried him to the first game lead. “I’m chasing Catriona now,” stated Carroll after his nineteenth R48 title. “She has 21 and I’m just trying to keep up with her.”
Final: Carroll d. Nash, 15-1, 11-15, 15-7.
Playoffs
5th place playoff: Esser vs. Canales
Sam Esser and Leo Canales continued their rivalry in the fifth place final, with Esser taking their last encounter in the fifth place playoffs at the R48 January Classic. Canales led 19-14 and 22-18 but Esser found his back wall kill, scoring the final seven points of the match to take fifth place for the second consecutive event. “Leo and Killian are the two fastest guys on the tour, so it’s not easy to put the ball down,” stated Esser. “I feel like I was skipping my back wall shots by an inch early in the match, but I found my kills just in time.”
Final: Esser def Canales 25-22
9th place playoff: Ruiz vs. Montijo
Tucson rivals played a classic ninth place final, with Ruiz racing to a 14-2 lead before narrowly leading at the half, 15-14. “When Shorty is playing like that there’s not much anyone can do,” stated Montijo. “I just tried to grind and stay in.” Montijo changed his serve throughout the match, alternating between 2-Wall lobs, underhand lobs, power serves, and 2-Wall power serves to change the momentum. “Those slow serves just kill my momentum,” Ruiz would later say. Montijo forged ahead in the second half and just crossed the finish line with both players exhausted. “Winning ninth place is a big deal and I’m proud of myself,” stated Montijo. “Shorty made three dives in the last rally and there were not many easy points.”
Final: Montijo def Ruiz 25-23
R48 Finishes
1st: Carroll
2nd: Nash
3rd: Fink/Lucho
5th: Esser
6th: Canales, Jr.
7th: Langmack/Danos
9th: Montijo
10th: Ruiz
WR48
Final: Casey vs. Tully
Catriona Casey entered Sunday’s WR48 Houston final seeking her twenty-first WR48 title in her twenty-third WR48 start, while Fiona Tully was appearing in her first WR48 final in her third season on the tour.
Catriona blitzed Tully in game one, needing just five minutes to take the lead. Fiona started to demonstrate her immense talent in game two, playing close with Catriona in the first several rallies in game two. Casey pulled away, changing her serves and implementing the all-around game that has made her unstoppable since the inception of the tour. “I got here early, skipped rope, and threw the ball around, so even though I was nervous and my legs felt heavy, I got off to a good start,” stated Casey. “I knew Fiona would start to play better in the second and she did. I made adjustments, just as she did, and I’m thrilled to win the title.”
Final: Casey d. Tully, 15-1, 15-4.
JR WPH Clinic
JR WPH was proud to host a junior handball clinic during the 2022 Houston Race 4 Eight, teaching several youngsters how to properly swing, rally, and have fun on the court. “We have really missed having the opportunity to get kids on the court during our hiatus, and it was wonderful to see all of the smiling faces enjoying the game,” stated WPH Development Director David Fink.
Thank you
Thank you to the Houston Handball Club, the Tellepsen Family YMCA, Ron Cole, Chuck Reeve, Sandy Gaitz, Jim Krepper, and the WPH staff and broadcast crew for an outstanding event in H Town.
Follow all of the brackets from the 2022 Houston Race 4 Eight HERE
Championship Sunday began with Ashley Moler taking on Danielle Daskalakis for the Women’s Open title. Daskalakis continued her lights out play that she displayed all weekend, never allowing Moler to find her groove. She defeated Moler 21-7, 21-8 to win her first Four-Wall Nationals title. She has now won a one-wall, three-wall, and four-wall national open singles title. The highly anticipated Men’s Open title between Paul Brady and Killian Carroll followed after that. Brady was aiming to become the all time record holder for open national titles, as he is currently tied with Naty Alvarado with 11. Carroll built an early lead the first game and looked in control at 13-9. Shortly after that Brady began to find the bottom board and continued to do so for the rest of the first game, winning 21-15. Carroll flipped the script the second game and jumped out to a big lead again, but this time didn’t allow Brady to make a run, defeating him 21-6. The tiebreaker was back and fourth, and Carroll was serving at 4-4 when an absolute heartbreaking turn of events took place. Brady rolled his ankle and was unable to finish the match, despite making every effort to play. This gave Carroll the victory and his fourth national title. Both players were showcasing extremley high level handball it’s saddens us all that it ended the way it did. Congrats to both players on a great tournament and we wish Brady all the best and hope he has a speedy recovery. You can view the results from all divisions HERE. Congrats to all of our National Champions!
Saturday, December 11th
The finals are set for every division tommorow at the USHA Four-Wall Nationals Singles. Competitive Handball was played throughout the day, with many great matches taking place. In the Men’s Pro division, Paul Brady cruised passed Daniel Cordova, dominating the match from start to finish with his overwhelming power. Killian Carroll defeated Martin Mulkerrins in what was the match of the day. After splitting the first two games, Carroll held a 10-1 lead in the breaker but struggled to close as Mulkerrins began to get hot. Finally, Carroll found his stroke and rolled out two shots in a row to earn a sideout and the final point. Carroll and Brady will square off tommorow at 11:30am. You can watch it live on our youtube page HERE. The Pro Women’s final will take place just before the Men’s final, when Ashley Moler will take on Danielle Daskalakis. Moler defeated Kristen Hughes in two convincing games and Daskalakis defeated Mikaila Esser in two tight games to advance. Check out all of the finals by clicking HERE.
Friday, December 10th
Day 2 – Day two of the USHAFour-Wall Nationals Singles Championships brought all divisions to the semifinals. In the Men’s Pro division, Paul Brady will face Daniel Cordova in the top half of the bracket, while Killian Carroll will face Martin Mulkerrins in the bottom half of the bracket. On the women’s side, Ashley Moler will face Kristen Hughes while Danielle Daskalakis will take on Mikaila Esser. You can check out the semifinals in all divisions by clicking HERE.Follow along and watch the pro semifinals live on our YouTube page.
Thursday, December 9th
DAY 1 — The USHA Four-Wall Nationals kicked off Thursday at the Dowtown YMCA in Nashville Tennesee. This is the first singles nationals to be played since 2019 and is also a WPH Pro Stop. The opening round began in several divisions.
In the men’s pro division, top seeds Paul Brady, Killian Carroll and Martin Mulkerrins were not in action today but will be tommorow as the round of 16 and round of 8 will be played Friday. The women’s pro division will also begin Friday. You can check out the results in all of the divisions HERE
We are livstreaming the show court on our youtube page each day. To access the page, click HERE
Exhibition court matches will be streamed on the USHA’s YouTube Channel HERE.
Note: Draws and Times are tentative. Things may change up to the day of the scheduled match. Please double-check your times up to the day of the event.
Before you travel to Nashville, please read the city’s COVID-19 information HERE. Local handball players shared some of the best places to visit while you’re in Nashville: SITES AND SOUNDS OF NASHVILLE
Museums Downtown: – Country Music Hall of Fame, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S., 615 416 2001 – National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway, 615 301 8724 – Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd., 800 407 4324 – Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, 615 244-3340
Restaurants in Downtown Area – Jeff Ruby’s Steaks-Fine Dining. 300 4th Ave North, 615 434 4300 – Deacon’s -Fine Dining. 401 Church St, 615 994 1994 – House of Cards – Pricey but Magicians entertain you whilst you dine. 119 3rd Ave South, 615 730-8326 – Skulls Rainbow Room- Steaks and Burlesque if you please. In World famous Printers Alley, old Nashville’s entertainment district. 222 Printer’s Alley,615 810 9631 – The Diner-Open 24 Hours. 200 3rd Ave South, 615 782 7150 – Peg Leg Porker-great dry rub. 903 Gleaves St, 615 829 6023 – Jack’s Barbecue.1601 Charlotte Ave, 615 341-0157 – Arnold’s Country Kitchen- Meat and Three. 605 8th Ave South, 615 256 4455 – Monell’s -Southern Comfort food served Family Style. All you Can Eat.1235 6th Ave North, 615 248 4747 – Elliston Soda Shop-Newly renovated Old Time Soda Shop. 2105 Elliston Place, 615 327 1090
Rooftop Bars Downtown Rooftop Bars have become the rage of Nashville along with party barges and bachelorette parties. Most every joint on Lower Broad has one. Here are some of the best. – JW Marriott Upscale. 801 8th Ave South, 615 291 8600 – The Noelle -it has two. 200 4th Ave North, 615 649 5000 – The Westin. Upscale. 807 Clark Place, 629 800 5070 – The Bobby. Upscale. 230 4th Ave North, 615 600 5400 – Acme Feed and Seed. Downhome. Live music. 101 Broadway, 615 915 0888
Sports Bars Downtown – Hi Fi Clyde’s on Church. 1700 Church St, 615 432 2928 – Flying Saucer. Draft beer galore. Next to Union Station Hotel, which was Nashville’s train depot in the Gilded Age of Rail travel. Its grandeur has been preserved in the lobby of this grand hotel. 111 10th Ave South Suite 310, 615 259 3039
Live entertainment – Third and Lindsley-Top Talent for the Locals. 816 3rd Ave South, 615 259 1597 – Station Inn – World Renown Bluegrass Mecca. 402 12th Ave South, 615 255 3307 – Sambuca-Dinner and Dancing to Live Music. 601 12th Ave south, 615 248 2888
Of Special Interest Downtown: Bicentennial Mall (BM), Farmers Market (FM), and the Tennessee Museum (TM) sit in a cluster at the base of the Tennessee capital building. The Bicentennial Mall is a park commemorating Tennessee history; the Farmers Market has numerous shops and restaurants at reasonable prices; and the Tennessee State Museum celebrates Tennessee history from prehistoric times to the present. They are within a very short car ride from the downtown YMCA or a brisk walk. BM is at 600 James Robertson Parkway, 615 741 5280; FM is at 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, 615 880-2001; TM is at 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd, 800 407 4324
The Arcade houses reasonably priced shops, restaurants, and small art galleries. Opened in 1902, it was Nashville’s first shopping center and is on the National Register of Historic places. Since it caters to the downtown business crowd, some of the shops may not be open in the evening or on weekends. 65 Arcade, 615 248 6673
5th and Broad. Nashville’s newest Food Court and Shopping area. It offers a broad range of dining options and some touristy upscale shopping. The home of the National Museum of African American Music, which is brand new and quite worthy.510 Broadway, 615 301 8724
Ryman Auditorium. Mother Ship of Country Music. Live Music and Tours Available. 116 5th Ave. North, 615 889 3060
Speakeasy/Specialty Drinks – Patterson House. 1711 Division St, 615 636 7724 – Old Glory. 1200 Villa Place Suite 103, 615 679 0509
Restaurants of Special Interest Outside Downtown – Go Jo – Ethiopian. 415 West Thompson Lane, 615 332 0710 – Osh – Authentic Uzbek. 216 Thompson Lane, 615 712 9985 – Lucky Bamboo – Chinese. 5585 Charlotte Pike, 615 760 5930 – Mcnamara’s – Irish Fare. 2740 Old Lebanon Rd, 615 885 7262
Nightspots Outside Downtown – Cabaray- Piano Bar, Lounge Act, and Dinner. Owned and operated by Ray Stevens. He often performs in person. 5724 River Rd, 615 327 4630
Civil War: Nashville has its own set of Civil War sites, and you probably can find a bus tour to take you to points of interest. Nearby Franklin, Tennessee, however, is the home of Carnton Mansion and the bloody and pivotal Battle of Franklin. Carnton served as the Confederate field hospital. The four slain Confederate generals were laid out on the Carnton front porch. 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, 615 794 0903
Andrew Jackson Homeplace, the Hermitage. His Mansion, Grounds, and Family Burial Grounds have been lovingly restored. 4580 Rachel’s Lane, 615 889 2941
This is not intended to be an exhaustive catalogue – rather, some spots our local handballers thought might be of interest. Please check these places out on your smart phones for times, availability, and directions. Bear in mind that parking can be a problem in downtown Nashville these days. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask one of the local players either at the desk or throughout the tournament
ATLANTA — Day three of the USHA Four-Wall National Doubles produced several national champions.
Vince San Angelo and his partner Ed Grossenbacher brought home the 80 doubles title against Dale Ziegler and Karl Lady in a back and forth tiebreaker match which they won 17-21, 21-13, 11-6.
David Ackerman and Jim Smith defeated number one seed David Hinkleman and Robert Bardwell 21-10, 21-13 to claim the 75 doubles title.
The 70’s belonged to Eugene Dalessio and Merv Deckert after they defeated Edward Campbell and Gary Maushardt in a tiebreaker 19-21, 21-13, 11-1.
Lloyd Garcia and Gary Scogin came from behind in their final against Greg Sizemore and Bob Lohmueller to win the 65 final 16-21, 21-5, 11-4.
Juan Canales and Lance Wachholz claimed their title Saturday night after defeating everyone in their 50 plus doubles round robin.
Jorge Lopez and Zach Wachholz shocked the rest of the A field by pairing up for the first time and going undefeated in round robin play to win the A doubles title.
Lastly, Sean Lenning and Nick Mattioni won the open round robin doubles after defeating Max Langmack and Sam Esser today. Despite losing a match to the Cordova brothers, Lenning and Mattioni won more games than anyone else.
Thanks to all the Atlanta Handball players and the Recreational ATL staff for making this a great tournament. Check out all of the results HERE.
Day 2
ATLANTA — Day two of the USHA Four-Wall National Doubles gave us our first national champions of the weekend. Local favorite Lance Wachholz teamed with Juan Canales to win the 50 doubles division. Wachholz and Canales navigated through a tough 5 team round robin and needed two tie breaker victories to secure the title. The open doubles today produced great action as well, beginning with Killian Carroll and Gabhain McCcrystall defeating Max Langmack and Sam Esser in a tight tiebreaker. That was followed by Luis and Daniel Cordova edging Sean Lenning and his partner Nick Mattioni in another tiebreaker thriller 21-9, 20-21, 11-2. The Cordovas control their own destiny tommorow and will take home the open title if they win against Carroll and McCcrystall. Check out all of the finals scheduled for tommorow by clicking HERE.
Day 1
ATLANTA — Day one of the USHA Four-Wall Nationals Doubles Championships kicked off this weekend with the quarterfinals beginning Friday. Daniel and Luis Cordova entered the tournament as the number one seed and got off to a good start by defeating Max Langmack and Sam Esser 21-11, 21-19. Arguably the best match of the day was the last match of the day in the 50 doubles, when Juan Canales and Lance Wachholz defeated Jared Vale and Andy Rousseau in a two hour tiebreaker thriller, 21-13, 19-21, 11-7. Many of the semifinals will begin tomorrow, be sure to follow along with the brackets HEREand watch the live feed of the show courts on our Facebook page.
LILBURN, Ga. — First matches for the 2021 USHA National Four-Wall Doubles Championships begin tomorrow at Rec ATL. See the draws and follow the results HERE.
