REPEAT!
For the first time in twenty one Woody championships, we have our first back to back winners; Drew Kells (former ball boy) and Jack Horne. Seen here post press conference with the perpetual Man of Wood champions trophy in one hand, and their individual trophies, the coveted wood ball, in the other. On the left is Jim Setttles and right is semifinalist Granville Swope, tournament directors.
Kells/Horne defeat
Graham/Tyrell 6-3, 7-5
Semi Finals:
A. Kells-J. Horne def. Ross Hessler-Matt Bullock 9-7
J. Tyrell-M. Graham def. G. Swope-Andy Webb 8-5
Check some of Steve Higginbotham's pictures here:
http://s1083.photobucket.com/albums/j385/shhiggy/The%20Woody%20Tennis%20Championships%202012/
2012 Men of Wood: Back row L-R; Mike Graham, Matt Bullock, Joe Schartmann, Joe "The Pro" Kells, John Tyrell, Ted Hagey, Jim Settles, Marco Haas, Fred Emhardt, Jim Settles Sr., Kevin Frazier. Front Row L-R; Carlo Lombardelli, Andy Webb, Dennis Gibson, Ross Hessler, Gran Swope, Jack Horne, Andrew Kells, Geoff Heinemann, Sean Frost, Troy Wethe.
Geoff muscles this one over...
Nice rip Kev.
Carlo unloads in style.
Hessler gets some air in the semi's.
Ross Ross Ross....
Blast off!
Andrew Kells getting his repeat bid under way with a 122 mph blast using a 40 year old Dunlop Fort wood racquet. Nice socks Kevin.
Check this guy!
Needless to say, John Tyrell and Ross Hessler had no shot at playing together at Woody XXI. (They won the national 50's in Santa Barbara last year.)
Thanks Jim Senior for your efforts at the tournament desk!
Final Scoreboard:
Players ranked and bisqued.
Eight games per round. Fifteen rounds per robin.
Top eight point earners paired through semi's & final.
Here are the match ups per round.
Will post more in coming days. Your pix welcome.
Remembering Jack....
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