The high school group may not have come home with hardware but their effort against daunting competition was commendable. Led by Aaron Spencer in the Championship Section with 3.5 points, the John Bapst team totaled 8.5 for a 37th place finish out of 50 teams. Zach Smith and Maggie Bryan both won their last round games to finish on an upbeat note. Smith was particularly pleased with his three points and the decision to play in the Championship Section. His three wins included two over 1600 players and one over a 1700. The Orono team found the competition very tough garnering 4.5 points over the seven rounds. Gabe Borland scored 2.5 to lead the way. In other high school sections Kurt Eyerer scored 3.0 in U1600, Dan Honeycutt and Omar Khan scored 4.0 in U800, and Deanna Power scored 3.0 in the Unrated section. It was a great learning experience for all.
The two Maine students competing in the Elementary sections both brought home hardware. Matthew Fishbein led all players from the state by scoring 5.5 points and finishing 16th which placed him ahead of Susan Polgar's son Tommy who played in the same K5 Championship section. Anna Bryan, competing in the K6U1000 section scored 5.0 points and tied for 18th that earned her a T-25th place trophy. Fittingly Matthew and Anna were the last Mainers playing in the last round with both securing wins.
The Jr. High Sections brought the most success and trophies. Deer Isle-Stonington finished 9th in the K-8 U750 section and 11th in the K-8 U1000 section. Hayden Ciomei received a trophy for his 5.0 showing and 24th place position, but DI-S as usual was propelled by their depth and consistent performance. Great job, Mariners! The other coastal team (albeit from the southern coast of Maine) Cape Elizabeth secured an 8th place trophy behind the stellar efforts of Wes Parker and Anthony Freccero's scores of 5.0 a piece in the K9 U1250 section. Terrific performance, Capers!
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