2008 Montana State Judo Tournament Results

2008 Montana State Judo Championships

Capital City Regional / State Judo Tournament

March 1, 2008 Helena, Montana

Gold Medal Winners

1. Paul Sondrini, Senior Mens Novice Division

2. Taren Hart, Junior Female Division

3. Lane Hunt, Junior Male Division

Silver Medal Winners

1. Mark Massey, Senior Mens Black Belt Division

2. Bridget Alexander, Junior Female Division

3. Mary Kate Alexander, Junior Female Division

4. Dillon Hart, Junior Male Division

5. Miguel Mares, Junior Male Division

6. Jose Mares Jr., Junior Male Division

Bronze Medal Winners

1. Walter Hart, Senior Mens Black Belt Division

2. Aaron Bates, Senior Mens Novice Division

3. Khalani Hunt, Junior Female Division

4. Lana Hunt, Junior Female Division

5. Mileena Mares, Junior Female Division

6. Keisha Cody, Junior Female Division

7. Keone Gumataotao, Junior Male Division

8. Obin "Liam" Pitre, Junior Male Division

Additional Awards:

1. 2008 "Best Team" Trophy

2. Lane Hunt (Best Technique, Male Division)

Happy Paul, winning Gold!

2008 Montana State Judo Championships

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Group Tournament Photo

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Sensei and Walter working Newaza

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Aaron Bates going for the Armbar

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A very satisfied Mary Kate with her Medal

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Kosen Judo Team after Tournament

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Kosen Judo Senior Team

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Sensei Massey, Walter Hart, Aaron Bates, Paul Sondrini

Senior Competitors Closing Ceremony

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Armbar or Sweep to the Head? LOL

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Good Friends found through Judo!!

Mileena, Mary Kate, Keisha

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Throwing forward while falling backwards??

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Proud Coach with Medal Winner, Aaron Bates

Sensei Massey and Aaron Bates

2008 Montana State Judo Championships

Congratulations to all 17 Competitors who traveled to Montana and competed in this year's Capital City Regional Tournament, hosted by Sensei Gregg Trude. We earned 3 Gold Medals, 6 Silver Medals, and 8 Bronze Medals, with Lane Hunt receiving this year's prestigious "Best Technique" Trophy.

The Kosen Judo team also won the 2008 Team Trophy, given by Promoter Gegg Trude. The team showed great heart, skill, and outstanding sportsmanship. Way to go Team!!

Sensei Massey