Minnesota State Singles

Columbia Heights, MN – March 20-22

Trachsel breaks through, Granberg repeats again(click here for the full story...)

The 2009 Minnesota State Singles tournament was held at Central Courts and Moore Lake as players from all over the state (and a couple out-of-state players) gave it their all in search of a state title.  Participation was way up, with 169 entrants and some massive divisions on the Men’s side of draw.

Aaron Granberg defeated Darrin Prince in the Men’s Open final 15-10, 15-4 to claim his third straight state title.  Jill Trachsel defeated Stacy Holland 15-10, 15-12 in the Women’s Open final to capture her first state title.  Other notable results include:

• Ted Rowling Repeats as Men's Elite Champion over Dave Tornell 15-5, 15-9.
• Jason Krantz bested Eric Atchison in the Men’s A (draw of 42) 15-14, 15-10.
• Tanner Gross took out Ryan Prodzinski in the Men’s B (draw of 45) 15-13, 15-10.
• Natalie McCann cruised past Cheryl Jones in the Women’s A 15-7, 15-12.

TO VIEW THE RESULTS OF ALL DIVISIONS PLEASE CLICK HERE

Congratulations to the junior Champions Jake Bredenbeck (18-under), Jade Hemiller (16-under), Tanner Gross (14-under), Sam Bredenbeck (12-under), and Jordan Barth (10-under).

Thank you to all the volunteers that helped put on such a great event.  Special thanks to the MRA, Central Courts, and Moore Lake Lifetime Fitness.