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Maxwell is aware that tournament
directors can focus on the action off the
courts, usually to the detriment of good
competition. But he’s relying on the
her grandparents, and is in the process
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of testing for her black sash in karate. In
2008 she competed in the USHA national
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juniors four-wall championships.
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MAC’s junior coaches are Heather
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Murbach, Mike Steele, and Kristen Steele. tfsfof!boe!qsjwbuf
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superbly organized 2009 team to give
him a break while he works his way to the
winner’s circle.
JUNIORS TO WATCH
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Two of MAC’s junior handball players
are ready to show off their skills. Both NMT$:17173:
players have dedicated numerous practice
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hours for the past year as they have trained
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to compete in their fi rst world champion-
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ships.
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Nine-year-old Van Mathias is a fourth
grader at Raleigh Park Elementary and
has played handball for two years. He is VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
also a member of the MAC swim team. He
More than 500 volunteer shifts guar-
enjoys music and most sports, especially
antee a fun, smooth-running event. MAC
handball and basketball. Mathias competed
members can give time in four-hour blocks
in the Oregon state long course champion-
to help with registration, player match
ships last summer, as well as several other
assignments, information for newcomers
swim meets.
to the club, and many other tasks.
Worlds is Mathias’ fi rst handball tour-
Volunteers can also help at Sunset Athletic
nament.
Club, where additional court space is being
Ava Froebe is 10 years old and attends
used.
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fi fth grade at Laurelhurst Elementary
Anyone interested in volunteering
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School. She has been playing handball for
at this event should visit www.handball-
two years. She practices at least twice a
09worlds.com and click the volunteer link.
week. She loves all sports, but competes
For more information on MAC hand-
in handball, soccer, basketball and volley-
ball, call 503-223-6251, ext. 592. WM
614/831/5255
ball. Froebe also enjoys skiing, biking with
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