Results of the 5th annual young angler tournament
by Vic Gamboa
10-3-2007
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70 young anglers, ages 6 to 15 competed today in a points tournament on the Shelter Island pier sponsored by the San Diego Sportfishing Council and the International Game Fish Association.
In the Age 6 category, Serena Jones of San Diego took first place with three points. Serena's grandfather Ken Jones, author of the authoritative book Pier Fishing in California, should be very proud. 7 year old, Andrew Espirito of San Diego took first in his age category with 4 points. Abraham Alvarez of San Diego, age 8, took first place with 5 points. 9 year old Amanda Byra of San Diego took her age category with 8 points. Jessica Hernandez, age 10 won in her age category with 3 points. Jake Kertzman of Spring Valley, age 11 topped his age category with 12 points. Conner Ballantyne of San Diego won the 12 year old category with 2 points. 13 year old Sabrina O'Neal topped her age category with 18 points. 14 year olds, Sierra Spinuzza of Encinitas and Jordan Moore of San Diego tied for first place in their age category with 3 points. 15 year old Justin Lee of San Diego won his age category with 8 points.
The overall winner with 18 points, Sabrina O'Neal is a returning champion. She and her brother tied for first place overall in the 2004 competition. Her name will be engraved in the Young Angler Tournament perpetual trophy, which will be on display at the Shelter Island pier.
Over $1,500 in prizes were distributed among the winners and each was presented with a beautiful IGFA certificate. Prizes and raffle drawing items for the tournament included rods and reels, hats, T-shirts, and fishing gear donated by Zebco, West Marine, Maxima Fishing Line and Boaters World, Booyaa, Okuma, Jamicha De-Fishing Soap, Uni-Goop and the Sharky's Bait & Tackle ??? the new concession at Shelter Island pier. Gift Certificates were provided by Wal-Mart, Get One Free Magazine, Bosch Tools and Sports Clips hair salon. Half-day and ?? day fishing trip prizes were provided by H&M Landing and Point Loma Sportfishing. Lunch was provided by Stumps Village Market of Rancho Sante Fe and Catalina Offshore Products. Loaner Gear, Bait, and tackle was provided by Okuma Fishing Tackle, Squid Co, and Friends of Rollo. Other event sponsors include the Port of San Diego and United Pier and Shore Anglers of California.
In the Age 6 category, Serena Jones of San Diego took first place with three points. Serena's grandfather Ken Jones, author of the authoritative book Pier Fishing in California, should be very proud. 7 year old, Andrew Espirito of San Diego took first in his age category with 4 points. Abraham Alvarez of San Diego, age 8, took first place with 5 points. 9 year old Amanda Byra of San Diego took her age category with 8 points. Jessica Hernandez, age 10 won in her age category with 3 points. Jake Kertzman of Spring Valley, age 11 topped his age category with 12 points. Conner Ballantyne of San Diego won the 12 year old category with 2 points. 13 year old Sabrina O'Neal topped her age category with 18 points. 14 year olds, Sierra Spinuzza of Encinitas and Jordan Moore of San Diego tied for first place in their age category with 3 points. 15 year old Justin Lee of San Diego won his age category with 8 points.
The overall winner with 18 points, Sabrina O'Neal is a returning champion. She and her brother tied for first place overall in the 2004 competition. Her name will be engraved in the Young Angler Tournament perpetual trophy, which will be on display at the Shelter Island pier.
Over $1,500 in prizes were distributed among the winners and each was presented with a beautiful IGFA certificate. Prizes and raffle drawing items for the tournament included rods and reels, hats, T-shirts, and fishing gear donated by Zebco, West Marine, Maxima Fishing Line and Boaters World, Booyaa, Okuma, Jamicha De-Fishing Soap, Uni-Goop and the Sharky's Bait & Tackle ??? the new concession at Shelter Island pier. Gift Certificates were provided by Wal-Mart, Get One Free Magazine, Bosch Tools and Sports Clips hair salon. Half-day and ?? day fishing trip prizes were provided by H&M Landing and Point Loma Sportfishing. Lunch was provided by Stumps Village Market of Rancho Sante Fe and Catalina Offshore Products. Loaner Gear, Bait, and tackle was provided by Okuma Fishing Tackle, Squid Co, and Friends of Rollo. Other event sponsors include the Port of San Diego and United Pier and Shore Anglers of California.
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