The SoCal vs. NorCal “CalCup” showdown was held at Fresno’s Valley Fitness last Saturday, September 7. It featured 12 matches, each pitting players representing their half of the Golden State.
Tom Martinez organized Team SoCal, while Tom Fitzwater led Team NorCal.
This year’s event was the tie-breaker as each region claimed three victories since its inception in 2010. Interestingly, the event victories have alternated between each region at each event, with history dictating that NorCal would be the winner.
Fate seemingly dictated the outcome as Team NorCal emerged victorious, claiming nine wins to three.
NORCAL WINS 9-3 MATCHES OVER SOCAL
OPEN
Singles – NORCAL – Hugo Lopez over Anthony Sanchez, 21-8, 21-9
Doubles #1 – NORCAL – Hugo Lopez/Anthony Delgado over George Garcia/George Garcia Jr., 21-19, 6-21, 11-6
Doubles #2 – SOCAL – Juan Flores/Jose De La Torre over Raul Jasso/Sean Haley, 21-16, 21-10
25-39
Singles – SOCAL – Jacob Garcia over Arturo Suarez, 21-11, 19-21, 11-5
Doubles #1 – NORCAL – Phillip Jimenez/Patrick Gonzales over Jose De La Torre/Manny Resendez, 21-13, 19-21, 11-3
Doubles #2 – NORCAL – Jesse Marquez/Ryan Nunez over Marco Coromac/Greg Demos, 14-21, 21-17, 11-6
40-59
Singles – NORCAL – Raul Jasso over Zach Bucannon, 21-17, 21-16
Doubles #1 – SOCAL – Zack Bucannan/George Magana over Arturo Suarez/Maurice Jimenez, 21-6, 21-14
Doubles #2 – NORCAL – Sean Haley/Atancio Delgado, Marco Coromac/Greg Demos, 21-10, 15-21,11-8
60+
Singles – NORCAL- Ron Strausbaugh over Joe Castro, 21-10, 15-21, 11-5
Doubles #1 – NORCAL – Les Holberg/Sam Olivera over Joe Castro/Tom Martinez, 21-9, 21-10
Doubles #2 – NORCAL – Tom Caper/William Murrieta over Tavo Martinez/Rob Nicols, 21-20, 8-21, 11-6
OVERALL STANDINGS – NORCAL 4 AND SOCAL 3
2022 SOCAL win at Fit Republic, Fresno
2018 NORCAL win at Fit Republic, Fresno
2016 SOCAL win at Fit Republic, Fresno
2014 NORCAL win at South End Rowing Club, San Francisco
2012 SOCAL win at Los Angeles Athletic Club, Los Angeles
2010 NORCAL win at South End Rowing Club, San Francisco
