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You are now able to join the SCHA with a credit card using PayPal.
The SCHA survives on memberships alone. Please join so we can continue to support handball in SoCal. Current SCHA Members May 5, 2010Please help us get youth handball programs at your club, Boys and Girls Club, Park and Recreation or Police Athletic League.
Contact Gary Cruz 949-633-2422 if:
Master Chef Tony Villegas and Matt Krueger were behind the grill most of the day on Saturday as players, coaches and parents were treated to hamburgers and hot dogs at the beach. What could be better then that?
How about four days of non stop handball for 80 kids? Players came from all over the U.S. and Ireland, England, Mexico and Canada to enjoy SoCal weather and top competition.
Locally Vince Gonzales Jr (Santa Ana) won the 19 A, Brant Bidegain (San Diego) the 17 Open, Christian Luna (Hawthorne) the 17 B, Jacob Rodriquez (Santa Barbara) the 15 Open, Ruben Escamilla (Santa Barbara) the 15 B Consolation, Alex Guadarrama (Santa Barbara), the 13 Open, Damion Chapa (Rosemead) the 13 A, Luis Mendez (Santa Barbara) the 11 Open, Johnnie Coleman (Santa Barbara) the 11 A and Alexis Chapa (Rosemead) the 11 B Consolation.
Thanks go to all the coaches and parents for supporting the efforts of all the kids, The City of Los Angeles, The United States Handball Association, The Southern California Handball Association, the local players for letting us take away court time and in many cases helping out to referee. Sponsors Marc Penick, Pete Davis, and Tony Villegas made hospitality happen!
Chapman Junior Camp a Success
Fourteen juniors received three full days of training from David Chapman, John Bike Jr., Emmett Peixoto, and David Fink.
Many of these players have extended their time in Southern California to compete in the USHA 3-Wall Junior Nationals.
The first annual Southern California 3-Wall state Championship tournament in memory of Junior Vasquez was held in Glassel Park
Armondo Ortiz and Chip Morales won a tight clean battle against Carlos, and Marcos Chavez. The Chavez brothers came from behind twice, only to lose 20/20 in each game. They had to beat John Bike and Naty Alvardo Jr. in the semis. The Chavez brothers beat the Ruiz Brothers ( Bralio and Ricky} in the other semi.
A total of $2,500 in prize money was handed out to all first place and second place teams in all divisions.
44 juniors came to play this year. The most kids we've ever had.
We'd like to thank, Tom and Rosie Martinez, Mark and Tammy Zamora, Jimmy Mendoza, Mike Salgado, Bo Kennely, Mark Shelgren, Rex Melton, Lefty Tony, Mike Palacios, Tom Serrato, Larry Borunda, Nash from Converse shoes, Jimmy Ramirez, Terry O'Reilly, Mike Kogan, Andy Gastelum, L.A.C.E.R., David Goldbery, Greg Tomasyan, Andy Bilanzch, Young Doe, Stephanie Hathaway, Roy Harvey, Sight Waves, Owen Gloves, and all those who help set up and, take down clean up twice.
May, 15, 2010, at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. There will be a handball social beginning at 11 am. The social is free for those attending the banquet, $10 for others. Invitation
On Saturday night May 15, Kelly Russell and Mike Bock were inducted into the So. Cal Handball Association Hall of Fame. 90 people, including families and friends of the inductees attended the event held at The Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Tom Fitzwater flew in from Northern California to speak on behalf of Mike Bock--as his right side partner and good friend. Mike spoke of his long history with handball, starting in Chicago as a teenager, then coming to Long Beach to continue his career as one of the premier left side players in the country.
Kelly Russell had numerous friends speak on his behalf. Sybelle Hulick told of Kelly's personal support for Jack during his illness. Jim Tamagni related several stories about Kelly's history as a playboy as well as an athlete. Don Chamberlain and Skip Mc Dowell emphasized Kelly's incredible skills as one of the greatest right-side players of all time. Kelly spoke about his feelings about his numerous partners, his love of the game, and especially his father, Earl Russell--who played such a huge role in Kelly's life.
Jim Barnett was also honored and given his Grand Master for winning ten USHA National Tournaments.
mike kogan
In one of the most competitive tournaments in recent years 77 players competed in 3 singles divisions and 4 doubles divisions.
Local players Ricardo Ruiz and Carlos Chavez qualified as well as Bill Mehilos and Eddie 'Chip' Morales. Andy Nett by winning fifth place is in line to travel to Detroit as a reserve.
The 50+ Doubles was so deep in talent that Tom Martinez, who came in second in the Worlds, was forced to play a preliminary round. Danny Carrillo and Kelly Russsel emerged victorous with two come from behind victories first over John Guth and Kenny Eng in the semis, then again in the finals against Jim Vandenbos and Mark Shelgren.
It came down to fewest losses to determine first, second and third in the 60+ Doubles divison with Rob Nichols and Steve Sand prevailing in a grueling 5 team round robin.
In the Open Doubles John Robles and Chris Watkins bested Marcos Chavez and the up and coming Christian Luna. Robles and Watkins kept Chavez off balance while working Luna with 'hooks' and power.
The A Doubles was another tough five team round robin with Ron Tolksdorf and Curtis outlasting the others.
The A singles was a drop down from the open singles and Sal Duenas came away victorious over Ivan Ruiz.
B Doubles was a drop down from the A singles and St Louis transplant, currently living in San Diego, Jeff Streibig defeated Jerry Fregoso in a tight match.
Men's Doubles 50+ - Single Elimination:
Round of 16: Brian Nelson / Rick Nelson d. Boak Ferris / Don Anderson 7,10; Bob Mathews / Rod Gaspar d. Jesse Lopez / Rex Melton 10,6; Dan Jones / Matt Deweese d. Tom Martinez / Tony Escarcega 19,11.
Quarters: Daniel Carrillo / Kelly Russell d. Dan Jones / Matt Deweese 4,4; Gerado Garcia / Mike Bock d. Bob Mathews / Rod Gaspar 11,5; Jim Vandenbos / Mark Shelgren d. Brian Nelson / Rick Nelson 9,4; Ken Eng / John Guth d. Vern Roberts / Steven Lippman 13,11.
Semis: Daniel Carrillo / Kelly Russell d. Ken Eng / John Guth (18),10,2; Jim Vandenbos / Mark Shelgren d. Gerado Garcia / Mike Bock 10,5.
Final: Daniel Carrillo / Kelly Russell d. Jim Vandenbos / Mark Shelgren 12,17.
Men's Doubles 60+ - Round Robin:
Round 1 Greg Stansbury / Jerry Jarrett d. Mike Baggetta / Jim Crews 6,7; Mike Kogan / Steve Housman d. Frank Thomas-larken / Mike Bowers 1,4.
Round 2 Mike Kogan / Steve Housman d. Greg Stansbury / Jerry Jarrett (14),11,6; Rob Nichols / Stephen Sand d. Frank Thomas-larken / Mike Bowers 4,3.
Round 3 Greg Stansbury / Jerry Jarrett d. Frank Thomas-larken / Mike Bowers 2,7; Rob Nichols / Stephen Sand d. Mike Baggetta / Jim Crews 12,3.
Round 4 Mike Kogan / Steve Housman d. Mike Baggetta / Jim Crews 10,3; Greg Stansbury / Jerry Jarrett d. Rob Nichols / Stephen Sand (8),12,7.
Round 5 Mike Baggetta / Jim Crews d. Frank Thomas-larken / Mike Bowers WBF - Injury; Rob Nichols / Stephen Sand d. Mike Kogan / Steve Housman 6,8.
1st: Rob Nichols / Stephen Sand.2nd: Greg Stansbury / Jerry Jarrett.3rd: Mike Kogan / Steve Housman.
Men's Doubles A - Round Robin:
Round 1 Cesar Carlos / Eddie Fregoso d. Paul Sicking / Tom Byer (10),2,4; Curtis Irwin / Ron Tolksdorf d. Andrew Mugridge / Jon Mugridge 17,12.
Round 2 Curtis Irwin / Ron Tolksdorf d. Paul Sicking / Tom Byer 8,11; Manny Resendez / Mike Palacios d. Andrew Mugridge / Jon Mugridge 8,6.
Round 3 Paul Sicking / Tom Byer d. Andrew Mugridge / Jon Mugridge (15),19,9; Manny Resendez / Mike Palacios d. Cesar Carlos / Eddie Fregoso 5,14.
Round 4 Curtis Irwin / Ron Tolksdorf d. Cesar Carlos / Eddie Fregoso 9,4; Paul Sicking / Tom Byer d. Manny Resendez / Mike Palacios WBF - Injury.
Round 5 Cesar Carlos / Eddie Fregoso d. Andrew Mugridge / Jon Mugridge 19,18; Curtis Irwin / Ron Tolksdorf d. Manny Resendez / Mike Palacios 10,11.
1st: Curtis Irwin / Ron Tolksdorf, 2nd: Manny Resendez / Mike Palacios.
Men's Doubles Open - Round Robin:
Round 1 Marcos Chavez / Christian Luna d. Paul Rodelo / Roy Harvey 20,20; Chris Watkins / John Robles d. Greg Voisin / Jeff Cardinal 3,6.
Round 2 Marcos Chavez / Christian Luna d. Greg Voisin / Jeff Cardinal ; Chris Watkins / John Robles d. Paul Rodelo / Roy Harvey 4,8.
Round 3 Paul Rodelo / Roy Harvey d. Greg Voisin / Jeff Cardinal 8,16; Chris Watkins / John Robles d. Marcos Chavez / Christian Luna 7,8.
1st: Chris Watkins / John Robles.2nd: Marcos Chavez / Christian Luna.
Men's Singles Open - Drop down to A:
Round of 32: Dan Fredrickson (Fullerton, Calif.) d. Christian Luna (Hawthorne, Calif.)15,(16),7; Martin Ruiz Jr (United States) d. Juan Reyes (Santa Ana, Calif.)20,17; Steve Pool (Fountain Valley, Calif.) d. Nolan Reynolds (Bremerton, Wash.)(20),14,7.
Round of 16: Eddie Morales (Springfield, Mo.) d. Steve Pool (Fountain Valley, Calif.)15,7; Bill Mehilos (Des Plaines, Ill.) d. Martin Ruiz Jr (United States)10,6; Andy Nett (Winona, Minn.) d. Dan Fredrickson (Fullerton, Calif.)5,14; Mark O'leary (Palatine, Ill.) d. Sal Duenas (Santa Ana, Calif.)14,11; Carlos Chavez (Buena Park, Calif.) d. Greg Tomasyan (Burbank, Calif.)4,4; Ricardo Ruiz (Downey, Calif.) d. Ryan Flores (Scottsdale, Ariz.)16,8; Greg Ramirez (Canyon Country , Calif.) d. Ivan Ruiz (Chicago, Ill.)9,11.
Quarters: Eddie Morales (Springfield, Mo.) d. Braulio Ruiz (Calif.)8,15; Bill Mehilos (Des Plaines, Ill.) d. Greg Ramirez (Canyon Country , Calif.)15,8; Ricardo Ruiz (Downey, Calif.) d. Andy Nett (Winona, Minn.)4,7; Carlos Chavez (Buena Park, Calif.) d. Mark O'leary (Palatine, Ill.)14,10.
Semis: Eddie Morales (Springfield, Mo.) d. Carlos Chavez (Buena Park, Calif.)(18),3,8; Bill Mehilos (Des Plaines, Ill.) d. Ricardo Ruiz (Downey, Calif.)11,7.
Fifth: Andy Nett d. Braulio Ruiz 5, 8
Third: Ricardo Ruiz (Downey, Calif.) d. Carlos Chavez (Buena Park, Calif.)20,13.
Final: Bill Mehilos (Des Plaines, Ill.) d. Eddie Morales (Springfield, Mo.)15,20.
Men's A Singles Drop to B:
Round of 32: Martin Ruiz d. Jesse Luna 8, 6, Jef Streibig d. Don Weiler 1, 5, Isaiah Mercado d. Ralph Fregoso, default
Round of 16: Martin Ruiz d. Jerry Fregoso 19, 12; Ivan Ruiz d. Victor Aguila 19, 1; Josh Robles BYE; Isaiah Mercado BYE; Greg Tomasyan d. Steve Pool 18, 16; Juan Reyes BYE, Sal Duenas d Nolan Reynolds 11, 7; Ryan Flores d. Jeff Streibig 7, 10.
Round of 8: Ivan Ruiz d. Martin Ruiz 10, 12; Isaiah Mercado d. Josh Robles 7, (17), 9; Greg Tomasyan d. Juan Reyes 11, 18;Sal Duenas d. Ryan Flores 17, 12.
Semis: Ivan Ruiz d. Isaiah Mercado 6, 8; Sal Duenas d. Greg Tomasyan (16), 20, 6.
Final: Sal Duenas d. Ivan Ruiz (14), 20, 8.
Men's B Singles Single Elimination:
Round of 16: Jerry Fregoso d. Don Weiler 6, 6
Round of 8: Jerry Fregoso d. Nolan Reynolds (14, 7, 6; Victor Aguila d. Jesse Luna 14, (4), 2; Josh Robles d. Steve Pool 19, 15; Jeff Streibig d. Ralph Fregoso 15, 14.
Semis: Jerry Fregoso d. Victor Aguila 12, 5; Jeff Streibig d. Josh Robles 5, 1.
Final: Jeff Streibig d. Jerry Fregoso (11), 11, 10
Results
Sixty four players were treated to a full day of handball, chili and beer at Los Cab on Saturday, January 30.
Play Began at 8:30 am with the "Hot" division and hot is what they had to be as this 15 point game, 8 team round robin format was grueling. By noon most were glad the play was over and the hospitality was beginning.
Later in the day the "Warm" division played 21 point game drop down bracket play which began at 11 am and concluded at 4 pm
Resutls:
On January 9, 56 of the top California handball players converged on the South End Rowing Club in San Francisco to play for the 1st California Cup competition. Current and former National champions and other top handball players from northern and southern California competed in singles and doubles competition in Open, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, and 70+ divisions along with two 17 and under singles matches. The South End Rowing Club (located at Fisherman’s Wharf) hosted the event and provided outstanding hospitality all day long.
Competition was intense and after the first 10 of 20 matches, the score was tied at 5 matches each. Southern California went ahead 6-5 when they won both junior singles events. However, Northern California came back strong by winning most of the doubles matches and all three tie-breakers in the afternoon. The final tally had Northern California winning 13-7 matches. One of the many highlights of the day was Emmett Peixoto’s three game victory over Marcos Chavez. The 1st California Cup bragging rights stay with Northern California until 2012 when Southern California will host the event.
by Tom Fitzwater
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