2003 Wilson 16th USRA National High
School Racquetball Championships
Presented by
Penn Racquet Sports
The Concord Club
St. Louis, Missouri: Feb.27- March 2, 2003
Admission is free -- Spectators are
welcome
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High School Nationals Return to St. Louis
Kirkwood H.S. Attempts Third Straight Title
Despite losing several key players to graduation, Kirkwood High School (St. Louis, Mo.) is one of the favorites this year as they attempt to win their third straight overall team championship. They enter the tournament boasting the largest squad with 36 members, although most are underclassmen. “It’s going to be hard for us to win again this year,” said Kirkwood Head Coach Michael Von Gerichten. “We are still competitive, but this is really a rebuilding year for us.”
A win would tie Kirkwood for second on the all-time title list with Beaverton High School (Beaverton, Ore.) at three. Lafayette High School (St. Louis, Mo.) has the most national championships with four, which they won all in a row from 1991-’94.
Ironically, Beaverton has the second largest team and is also listed among the favorites. They will bring 27 players over 2,000 miles to compete in the event. Beaverton finished a disappointing sixth last year, but look to turn things around with a good showing this week.
Sprague High School (Salem, Ore.), Parkway West High School (St. Louis, Mo.), and 2002 runner-up Southridge High School (Beaverton, Ore.) are also expected to challenge for the overall team trophy.
The reigning Missouri state boy’s champions, St. Louis University (St. Louis, Mo.), along with DeSmet Jesuit High School (St. Louis, Mo.) are anticipated to battle it out for the boy’s team title.
Two-time defending national girl’s team champions, Centerville High School (Centerville, Ohio), are favored to win their third straight girl’s team title. Their biggest challenge should come from Nerinx Hall High School (St. Louis, Mo.) or Catlin Gabel High School (Portland, Ore.)
The Wilson 16th USRA National High School Racquetball Championships presented by Penn Racquet Sports begin Thursday and conclude on Sunday at the Concord Athletic Club in St. Louis, Missouri. There is no charge for spectators to view the action.
player information
| entry deadline: | Friday - February 14 , 2003 |
| starting times: | @ 314-842-3111 available Wednesday, 02/26 after 5:00 pm (central time) |
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opening rounds
& schedule
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- Thursday -- 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Friday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Saturday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Sunday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
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LODGING: Holiday Inn, South County Center, 6921 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis , MO [314-892-3600] Rate: $70.00 per night for up to four persons per room. Mention the High School Championship to receive your special tournament rate.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:You must arrange your own ground transportation on arrival at the airport. Shuttle service between the hotel and venue will be available during tournament hours, beginning Friday @ 3:00pm.