The LAFD Handball Fall Singles tournament results are in. I would like to say a special thank you to FS 15 for allowing the tournament to be held on their new court.
The morning started off with the Masters Division. The players performed with great heart and placement of every shot. It was like watching gladiators going for the kill. In this event, Chief Joe Castro and Captain Eddie Marez laid the foundation for the entire day. In the end Eddie pulled it off with a tie breaker win 11-10.
Next was the C division with Nestor Rodriguez from 66’s playing Adon Rescendez from 43’s. There was almost a time limit put on the matches due to the long rallies (sometimes up to 30 shot rallies). These guys put on a great game for the audience. Nester Rodriguez won at the end.
For the B division, they were NAV lost. Mark Zizi and Danny Beltran from 82’s will play at another date.
Now for the main event, LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!! The battle for the Top Rung of the LAFD HANDBALL LADDER, which has been held in the past by some of the greats is an accomplishment that has been tried by many but held by few. The 2015 finals was between Alex Garcia from 66’s and Trevor Insley also from 66’s. Wow, these gentlemen put on a show for the audience that included their families and friends to watch these battle. Between the long rallies and broken handballs these guys would give each other an inch, it was like a dance. Trevor hunted down every shot. Alex placed his shots with split second decisions. In the end Alex won! Congratulations to Alex becoming #1 in LAFD HANDBALL LADDER!
Thanks to all the participants in this tournament. The information for the 2016 SPRING DOUBLES will be out soon. Also on the USHA handball website there are some great outside tournaments coming up. Be sure to check them out. Royal Flush in Las Vegas is February 12-14, come on out.
Any questions you can reach Richard Ramirez at FS 66 or cell phone (562) 965-8277. Thanks and keep playing!
1) Joe Castro and Eddie Marez
2) Nester Rodriquez and Adon Rescendez
3) Trevor Insley and Alex Garcia