Panner, Ogden, Miller and Schultz Win Sections at St Johns
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
- Published: 21 November 2015 21 November 2015
Gabe Panner went a perfect four-for-four to win the Junior High section at the St. Johns 2015 tournament held November 21 in Lombard. With his championship, Gabe surpassed the 1000-ratings barrier for the first time.
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Sarah Grandy took clear second place with a 3.5 score. There was a five-way tie for third at 3.0. 28 competed in the section.
Colin Ogden was a perfect five-for-five in the 49-entrant Elementary section, graduating from provisional games to achieve a 738-rating.
Nicholas Limbers and MacGregor Barrett tied for second place with 4.5's, drawing head-to-head in the fourth round.
Cooper Miller ran the table with five victories in the Upper Primary section with Alexander Popham placing second with a 4.5 tally. There was a three-way tie for third place with 4.0 scores, featuring Colin Weil, Jackson Zeman and Alex Jeffery. 39 competed in the section.
In the Lower Primary division, Lucas Schultz prevailed with a 4.5/5 tally. Lucas drew Kallen Olson in the opening round before winning his last three matches. Kallen tied Miles Barrett for second place, both with 3.5 results. Kallen defeated Miles in the third round.
10 competed in the section, 125 overall for the tournament.