“1998 US National Junior”

Racquetball Championships
Portland, Oregon – June 27 – July 1
Eleven of Alaska’s finest Racquetball players made the trip to Portland, Oregon to compete in the 25th US Junior Nationals and Once again Alaskan youth proudly gave it all they had, and returned home with 11 Medals and 1 National Title. This Tournament of over 300 participants featured some of the best Junior players in the Country. Special Thanks to the Multnomah Athletic Club, along with all the Volunteers who made this a very special Tournament.
Team Alaska Results


Front row from left to right


Bobby Hanson (Fairbanks): Boys 14-3rd Red


Nick Arturo (Eagle River): Boys 10-2nd Gold, Boys 10 dbls-1st Gold


Matt Howell (North Pole): Boys 12-4th Gold


Jonathan Weindel (Anchorage): Boys 10 Dbls-4th Gold


Brandon Callihan (Anchorage): Boys 10-3rd Red, Boys 10 Dbls-4th Gold


Sunji Spencer (Fairbanks): Participant


Back Row left to right


James Marchetti (Anchorage): Boys 18-2nd Blue


Robbie Gunther (Anchorage): Participant


Kastle Arturo (Eagle River): Girls 12-1st White


Joe Marchetti (Anchorage): Boys 18-3rd Red


Marcos Howell (North Pole): Boys 14-4th Red