PHOENIX — Carl Hayden High School was the site of a combined handball tournament and Mecha Car Show this weekend. Thirty-two players and nearly three dozen classic, souped up and low-rider cars were on campus to wow the fans.

This is the second year for the tournament which raises money for the high school handball club. The tourney is planned and managed by the Arizona State University handball team.  The Sun Devils are happy to show their commitment to community service and mentoring young student-athletes through this fun event.  High school players from Carl Hayden and Camelback participated along with a passel of local adult players.

“We’re lucky because it’s always great weather for outdoor handball,” quipped Hayden coach Chris Hogan.  “Today was exceptional!  A high of 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky — not even a gust of wind.”

Plenty of food was provided from breakfast through lunch and tournament close by Success4Kids.org and Valley Produce. Local patrons Don Stewart and Jim Reitmyer donated t-shirts.  Many thanks to all for their generosity to our handball community.

The Open division was won by David Munoz over Jim Carkeek.  David may have entered the tournament with a slight edge and perhaps as a sentimental favorite.  Munoz had graduated from Carl Hayden High School years ago.  “This is where it all started for me. It feels great to win this one on the courts where I first learned to play.”

(Top Left then Clockwise)
Open Division: David Munoz def Jim Carkeek
Blue A/B Division:  Arturo ‘Magoo’ Diaz def Derek Doyle (ASU)
Gold A/B Division:  Pete Dominguez def David Frances (ASU) 
C/ D Division:  Carlos Ortiz (CHHS) def Jason Leone (ASU) 

Submitted by Dan Willeford, Arizona State University Handball Coach