Buenos Aires, Argentina/Providence, Rhode Island -
Athletes from the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) shined in both Americas, March 21, 2015. Ashley Hejlik (28) led the way for the JMJC contingent who competed in the Argentina World Cup in Buenos Aires making it all the way to the 48kg medal round to place fifth on the third and last leg of the South American tour. Hejlik jumped 10 spots on the world ranking list with this result and has risen to #74 which is a remarkable considering she has been doing Judo such a short time (4 years). Alex Turner (22) posted a 1-1 record for the third straight week losing again to his North American rival, Etienne Briand (Canada). Dave Harris (29) dropped his first bout to Lucas Godoy (Brazil) eliminating Harris from his second international tour event. Meanwhile at the 10th Annual Ocean State Judo International in Providence, RI, Burnt Hills High School Sophomore, Quentin Cook (16) & Burnt Hills graduate, Hannah Martin (26) led the JMJC gang winning titles in their respective divisions. Cook was a double Gold medalist winning in dominating fashion the 66kg under21 category and the Senior Elite 66kg weight class. Cook was awarded the "Most Outstanding Male" for his efforts along with winning the $250 first prize purse. Martin eased to the 63kg crown and was named "Most Outstanding Female" as well as picking up the $250. Dave Dippel (7) won the gold in the 7-8yrs. 27kg division. Burnt Hills graduate, Chris Alaynick (19) continues his improvement as he was a double medalist, winning Silver medals in the 81kg under21 category as well as in the Senior Elite 81kg weight class. Alexa Silao (12) won a silver in the 11-12yrs. 40kg division while Mason Scruggs (9) picked up a bronze in the 9-10yrs. 34kg weight class. Hannah Stoitchkov (8) also won a bronze in the 7-8yrs. 30kg category. Burnt Hills graduate, Eric Skylar (18) won a bronze in the 90kg under21 division to close out the JMJC medal count.
Athletes from the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) shined in both Americas, March 21, 2015. Ashley Hejlik (28) led the way for the JMJC contingent who competed in the Argentina World Cup in Buenos Aires making it all the way to the 48kg medal round to place fifth on the third and last leg of the South American tour. Hejlik jumped 10 spots on the world ranking list with this result and has risen to #74 which is a remarkable considering she has been doing Judo such a short time (4 years). Alex Turner (22) posted a 1-1 record for the third straight week losing again to his North American rival, Etienne Briand (Canada). Dave Harris (29) dropped his first bout to Lucas Godoy (Brazil) eliminating Harris from his second international tour event. Meanwhile at the 10th Annual Ocean State Judo International in Providence, RI, Burnt Hills High School Sophomore, Quentin Cook (16) & Burnt Hills graduate, Hannah Martin (26) led the JMJC gang winning titles in their respective divisions. Cook was a double Gold medalist winning in dominating fashion the 66kg under21 category and the Senior Elite 66kg weight class. Cook was awarded the "Most Outstanding Male" for his efforts along with winning the $250 first prize purse. Martin eased to the 63kg crown and was named "Most Outstanding Female" as well as picking up the $250. Dave Dippel (7) won the gold in the 7-8yrs. 27kg division. Burnt Hills graduate, Chris Alaynick (19) continues his improvement as he was a double medalist, winning Silver medals in the 81kg under21 category as well as in the Senior Elite 81kg weight class. Alexa Silao (12) won a silver in the 11-12yrs. 40kg division while Mason Scruggs (9) picked up a bronze in the 9-10yrs. 34kg weight class. Hannah Stoitchkov (8) also won a bronze in the 7-8yrs. 30kg category. Burnt Hills graduate, Eric Skylar (18) won a bronze in the 90kg under21 division to close out the JMJC medal count.