Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Congrats Team Madama / Serra!

Congratulations to Team Madama Serra member Mike Lanzano who took 3rd place at the Abu Dhabi World Submission Wrestling Eastern Qualifier on Saturday June 13th. Mike fought hard against some very tough opposition to earn his medal.

Congratulations to Team Madama members for their participation in a talent packed Grapplers Quest this past Saturday and Sunday. First timer Luke Morgan got his feet wet with two tough matches winning his first by submission and falling a little short in his second going down on points. Dave Terhune put on a solid performace in a tough division also going one and one. Mindy Niepielko put forth a good effort and showed vast improvement in her overall progress. Big congrats to Miriam Nieves who won her first 2 medals in one day winning her weight class and taking 3rd in the open division. Miriam dominated for the first place victory submitting all of her opponents. Sang Son did it again taking his second gi title also in dominant fashion. Finally, Richie Parella fought his way through four tough matches on his way to his first medal earning the bronze.