Gonzalez, Hamlin Bank Lead League

With only three rounds remaining in chess league action at School Street Elementary, the tension is mounting in the final matches. Edmond Chevrolet outscored Drs. Rhinehart by 2 points. Lang Surveying won its match against Northwest Savings Bank by 2 points. Tasta Pizza managed a one point victory against Domino’s Pizza. And Hamlin Bank trounced Smith’s Watch & Clock Repair 3.5-0.5 to maintain its lead.

Top individual in the JV section is Nico Alvarado, captain for Lang Surveying. Leah Swineford, captain for Tasta Pizza, is only half a point behind in second place. A full point behind in third are Justin Wedge, captain for Lang Surveying, and Jordan Graffius, captain for Edmond Chevrolet.

Dr. Gonzalez shut out their main competition for first when they blanked Bradford Window. Smith’s Fine Jewelry tied its match with Dr. Laroche to advance to third place. Parkview Super Market won its match against Dexter’s Service Center. And The Pharmacy at Union Square drew its match against Ed Shults Toyota.

Leaders in the varsity division are Mike Jones, captain of the Dr. Gonzalez team, with a perfect score; Todd Hennard, captain of the Bradford Window team, is in second; Tamara Ferguson, captain for Smith’s Fine Jewelry, is half a point behind in third; and Greg Henry, captain for the Dr. Laroche team, is a half point behind in fourth place overall.

For additional information about the league or chess events, contact Robert Ferguson at execdirchess@amchess.org.

Standings after round 11:

Junior Varsity Division
Team Score
Hamlin Bank
33.0

Tasta Pizza
31.0

Lang Surveying
30.0

Edmond Chevrolet
25.5

Northwest Savings Bank
24.5

Domino’s Pizza
22.5

Smith’s Watch & Clock Repair
22.0

Drs. Rhinehart
15.5


Varsity Division
Team
Score
Dr. Gonzalez
17.5

Bradford Window Co.
15.5

Smith’s Fine Jewelry
15.0

Parkview Super Market
13.5

Ed Shults Toyota
12.5

Dexter’s Service Center
11.0

Dr. Laroche
10.5

Pharmacy at Union Square
10.5