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This page will include many interesting features on jr. racquetball. Junior players from all of New England will be contributing to the page. Please feel free to comment on the page and give suggestions on how to improve the it. If you have tournament result, applications, or information on different players please e-mail us Rob Simmons Casey O'Connor

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News Flash

The Jr. Racquetball Flash (a weekly report on the happenings in New England Junior Racquetball.) Here are the NJRA Awards for Jr. Regionals. Tounament MVP(female)-Jullianna Moyer Tournament MVP (male)-Mike Keddie Best Doubles Team-Mike Keddie Eddie Mazur Best Mixed Doubles Team-Julianna Moyer Josh Epstein Biggest one game upset-Marc Moccia demolished and embarrashed the skill and personality of Kyle "the Banana Head" Harris 15-4 in the first game. Emotionally distraught Kyle came back to give Marc a spanking in the next two games. Biggest Match Upset-Steve Mykalcio and Raoul Thomas disposed of Scott Fisher and Sanjay Laforest in four straight games in the double elimination format. Best Match of the tournament-The doubles match between Joey Delfino and Matt Moccia against Kyle Harris and Adrian Anulewicz was the equivelent to an episode of South Park. Most likely to exceed in life as a mental racquetball player-Josh Epstein used everything he had to defeat Casey O'Connor and Cari Militsky. Dumbest move of the tournament-Matt Moccia took himself out of the fourtenn and under division and put himself in the sixteens. When asked why he responded by saying "I want to players like Joey, Scott Fisher, and Sanjay Laforest. Team Massachusetts would like to say good bye and thank you to one of the greatest contributors to jr. racquetball Charlie Munroe. He made it possible for many junior to play at Jr. Nationals. Thanks,
Team Massachusetts ATTENTION!! The Massachussetts Junior Racquetball Team Needs Sponsors!! In 1998, the Junior National Championships are being held in Portland, Oregon, on July 3rd. The Massachussetts Junior Racquetball Team is in desperate need of funding for travel, playing fees, and general expenses. We can only squeeze The Massachussetts Racquetball Association for so much money. If you own a business in Massachussetts and would like to become an official sponsor, or are just a kind hearted civilian and would like to make donations to help us get to Oregon, please e-mail Kyle Harris, Casey O'Conner or Rob Simmons for details. What is in it for you? You will become an official sponsor with your name or business printed on the back of our team shirts, and your name or business will be featured in the annual MRA Newsletter, commending you for your generosity. Kyle Harris- catapult180@hotmail.com Casey O'Conner- nejrrball@hotmail.com Rob Simmons- tucker@biddeford.com ANY CONTRIBUTIONS WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANK YOU - Kyle Harris Player Profiles Adrian Anulewicz racquet: Ektelon Fusion Pro Team Connecticut sponsor:Ektelon Homeclub:New England Health and Raquet in Newington Adrian is 14 and under player who is nationally ranked. Adrian is dedicated to the game. He plays in tournaments everywhere. He continues to improve and upset the top players in jr. racquetball. Joey Delfino Age:15 Team Massachusetts Home Club: Wayside in Marlboro Massachusetts Coach: Eric Muller Vinny Lee Marsha Hayward Racquet: Head Catapult 170 Sponsors: Head Joey is the the BEST jr. player in New England. He competes at the Open and AA level. Joey has an incredible backhand combined with experience. This past summer at the Jr. Nationals he won the 14 and 16 and under Blue Divisions. Meghan Guardiani Age:17 Team Massachusetts Coach: Joanne Pomodoro Racquet: Ektelon Power Ring Ultra Sponsors: Ektelon, Courtesy Sports Home Club: The Radisson Hotel in Marlboro Massachusetts Meghan is the veteran on Team Massachusetts. She has been competing at Nationals and Worlds for many years. She came in second place last month at the Jr. World Championships in 16 and under mixed doubles with Steven Mykalcio from New York. Kyle Harris Age:16 Team Massachusetts Coach: Charlie Munroe Racquet: Head Catapult 180 XL Sponsor: Head Home Club: The Norseman Athletic Club on Cape Cod. Kyle is one of the tallest player in jr. racquetball. His size and agility make him a power. Kyle has one of the greatest pinch shots in jr. racquetball which helps him win. He is one of the greatest contributors to the game of jr. racquetball having a positive image for the junior players. Check out Kyle's Racquetball page - excellent job Kyle - Cara Mazur Age:11 Team Connecticut Coach: Eddie Mazur (her dad) Lorraine Galloway Racquet: Ektelon Thunder Stick Sponsors: She would be a great to have if there are any reps looking at the page. Home club: Healthworks in Newington Connecticut Cara is as good as it gets. She can not be touched by anyone at her age level, even the boys. She took home third place at the Nationals and is ranked in Racquetball Magazine. Michelle Gould look out Cara is up and coming. Eddie Mazur Age:11 Team Connecticut Coach: Eddie Mazur (his dad Lorraine Galloway Racquet: Ektelon Turbo Pro Sponsors: Ektelon Home Club: Healthworks in Newington Connecticut Eddie is one of the best players around for his age. His experience and dedication to the game make him very competitive. He just returned home from a strong showing at the Jr. World Championships in Los Cabelleros California. Watch out for this young phenom. Marc Moccia Age:13 Team Massachusetts Coach: Vinny Lee Racquet: E-Force Bedlam Sponsors: E-Force, Ashaway Home club: Cedardale in Haverhill Massachusetts. Marc is Mr. Mobile on the court. He gets every shot like Sudsy Monchik. Just when you think that you hit a flat rollout Marc will be there to hit a re-kill. When he focused his game is the best around in the fourteen and under division.

Matt Moccia

age-14 Team Massachusetts Coach: Vinny Lee Racquet: EForce Bedlam Sponsors: E-Force, Ashaway Strings Home Club: Cedardale in Haverhill Massachusetts Matt Moccia from Haverhill Massachusetts is a top player on the Team Mass squad. His explosive power and great endurance make him very competitive in the fourteen and under age group. Brian Saucier Age:14 Team Maine Racquet: Ektelon Power Ring Light Sponsors: none Home club: Racquetball International in Windham Maine Brian is a young player with awesome potential. He is dedicated to the sport and shows great effort on the court. Stan Shaw Age:16 Team Massachusetts Coach: Stan Shaw (his dad) Racquet: E-Force Mayhem Home Club: New England Health and Racquet in East Longmeadow Massachusetts. Stan Shaw is an unknown in jr. racquetball. Not many junior players know who he is but he could be many of them. While you're at it go to his dad's website at neracquetball.com. Tim Wilson Age:16 Team Massachusetts Coach: Lorraine Galloway Racquet: Ektelon Power Ring Sponsors: Somebody could be signing the next Cliff Swain. Home club: Bristol Connecticut Tim Wilson is a southpaw who has improved more in the last six months than anybody. He is relaxed on the court and has an unbelievable potential. Recent Tournament Results: Massachusetts

Boys 18 (4 person round robin) Joey Delfino Kyle Harris	Boys 16 (9 person draw) Joey Delfino Matt Moccia	Boys 14 (8 person draw) Matt Moccia Marc Moccia
Boys 12 (8 person draw) Mike Keddie #Eddie Mazur	Boys 10 (8 person draw) *Mike Keddie Nate Dyer	Boys 8 (6 person draw) *Matt Keddie Tyler Joy
Boys 8 multi bounce (6 person draw) Jeremy Moccia	Girls 12 #Cara Mazur	*-New Hampshire #-Connecticut

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Ed' Racquetball Page Racquetball Around America OLD NEWS March 8 - March 23 We just got back from Jr. Regionals in Briarcliff New York. I will send you the results in a couple of days. Here is a summary of the tournament.     The Boys 14/12 and under division was a clash of the titans. JuliannaMoyer took home first place defeating Cari Militsky in the tiebreaker.The Girls 10 and under division was rematch of the New York State Singles. This time it was the opposite time around. Rebecca Kopf won this Cara Mazur on the losing end.In the Boys 18 and under division Steve Mykalcio from New York demolished the round robin field.
    The Boys 16 and under was a dogfight to the very end with Scott "Flute" Fisher pulling out a heartbreaking second game over the Massachusett boy wonder Joey Delfino. Joey played his heart out to the very but the strong service game of Fisher and an awful cold prevented Joey from beating Scott for the second year in a row.
    The Boys 14 and under division was easily won by Josh Epstein of New York. His desire to win was too much for Marc Moccia. Josh won the finals over Marc in two straight games.
    In the Boys 12 and under division Eddie Mazur of Connecticut upset David Laforest of New York. The ten and under division was a repeat of the Massachusetts Jr. State Singles with Mike Keddie the champion and Nate Dyer the runner up.
    The Boys 8 and under singles and the multi bounce were won by Matt Keddie from New Hampshire.
    The 18/16 and under doubles was dramatic. Steve Mykalcio and Raoul Thomas brought home the championship defeating Scott Forest and Sanjay Laforest four games in a row in the double elimination format. This victory avenged an earlier loss.
    The 14 and under doubles was won by Matt and Marc Moccia. They held off the tough boy/girl team of Josh Epstein and Julianna Moyer. They won the first game eleven to ten and then brought the opponents out for donuts and coffee.
    The 12/10 and under doubles was no contest for Mike Keddie and Eddie Mazur. They dominated the round robin format with Nate Dyer and Andrew Kopf coming in second place.
    The 16/14 mixed was a war. Josh Epstein was on a mission from God with his partner Julianna Moyer upending the rookie team of CaseyO'Connor 11-8 in the tiebreaker. Cheap calls were the key to this match. A few bounces here and some avoidables there changed the whole match around.     The 12 and under mixed doubles was won by Cara Mazur and Mike Keddie. The sister and brother team of Andrew Kopf and Rebecca Kopf came in second place. Thanks, March 1-March 7 The Junior Racquetball season is at its prime. This past weekend the Team Massachusetts Juniors played in the Adult State Singles at Cedardale in Haverhill Massachusetts. Joey Delfino carried home first place in the A's with eleven to seven win in the third game over Tony Rella from Waverly Oaks. Just last week Mike and Matt Keddie played at the IRT Pro Stop at King George Athletic Club in New Jersey. Mike brought home the first place prize in the twelve and under division. He also came in second place in the fourteen and under division to Adrian Anulewicz from Connecticut. Adrian did this just two weeks after him and his brother Adam won their respective divisions at Icicle Open in Allentown Pennsylvania. This coming weekend junior players from Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts will be competing in the Massachusetts Junior State Singles. Also this week Meghan Guardiani will be playing at Wilson National High School Championships in St. Louis Missouri. Good Luck Meghan. Good luck to everyone. All results will be posted next week in the Jr.Racquetball Flash.