Congratulations go to the UCCS squad for placing second in both the women’s and overall Division II playoffs at the 2008 Intercollegiate Nationals in Kansas City. The championship drew over 300 entrants from 46 Division I & II schools from around the nation.
The UCCS team was led by Anthony Herrera who, in the middle of his rookie year on the pro tour, battled his way to the championship match in the Men's #1 Gold division. Seeded #5, Anthony was defeated by top-seeded Tony Carson (CSU- Pueblo) in an amazing finals tiebreaker.
<< Chantel Anderson reached the quarterfinals of the Women’s #1 Gold division, while Rachel Wolk (playing in a sanctioned tournament for the first time), took 4th in the Women's #2 White Division, earning herself a medal.
In the Men’s divisions, Justin Loa battled through several rounds in the #2 White bracket; David Vorwaller made the quarters of the #3 Red; and two freshmen - Aaron Grasso and David Smith – each took a fourth place medal finish in the #4 White and #5 White divisions, respectively.
Combined, these players earned a total of 490 points to push the team into second place for all Division II schools. This was a first time for many of the players, so we have a lot to look forward to in the up and coming years! – Reported by Chantal Anderson (with special thanks to all the team supporters including coaches, Lynmar facilities, SGA, Daniel over at the Rec Center and Sabrina Wienholtz).
According to Club President Ben Kincses, the DU Club Racquetball Team also did well - considering it was the first real tournament for 4 out of 6 of the squad players. Armando Vasquez placed third in the Red Bracket of Division I and Mason Hays took second place in the white bracket of Division 5.
"The best part for me to hear about the trip was that all the guys want to go again next year," said Kincses, "but they want to practice more and be better prepared. They were inspired by the level of play of many schools/players."