Galante Duo Clinches Victory at the 2022 GSUSBC Youth-Adult Doubles Tournament
The 2023 GSUSBC Youth-Adult Doubles Tournament showcased exceptional talent, determination, and thrilling competition, culminating in a well-deserved victory for the team of Simon Galante and his father Martinho Galante.
Match-by-Match Recap:
Match 1: The opening match saw Mattrazzo & Keith Strouse take on Eric Buchinski & John Hudock. Matrazzo – Strouse dominated with a scratch score of 222 and a handicap of 43, combining for a total of 265. Eric & John, despite their best efforts, scored 156 scratch and 29 handicap, totaling 185.
- Winner: Mattrazzo /Strouse
Match 2: Mason Mattrazzo & Keith Strouse advanced to face Carter Strouse & Jackie May in a closely contested match. Carter Strouse & Jackie May delivered a strong performance, scoring 170 scratch with a 29 handicap for a total of 199. Mason & Keith fell short with a scratch score of 120 and a 43 handicap, totaling 163.
- Winner: Carter Strouse & Jackie May
Match 3: Strouse C / May J then faced Galante S / Galante M in the semi-final. Galante S / Galante M demonstrated their prowess with an impressive scratch score of 246 and a 41 handicap, finishing at 287. Strouse C / May J put up a commendable fight, scoring 210 scratch and a 29 handicap for a total of 239.
- Winner: Simon & Martinho Galante
Final Match: In the championship match, Galante S / Galante M went head-to-head with the top-seeded team of Elijah Killian & Terry Rissinger. Simon & Martinho maintained their winning momentum, achieving a scratch score of 198 and a 41 handicap for a total of 239. Elijah & Terry, despite a valiant effort, scored 159 scratch and 49 handicap for a total of 208.
- Winner: Simon & Martinho Galante
Champions Crowned:
Simon & Martinho’s consistent performances and teamwork earned them the championship title. Their ability to deliver under pressure was evident throughout the Stepladder Finals, cementing their status as the 2023 GSUSBC Youth-Adult Doubles Tournament champions.
Congratulations to all participants for their incredible efforts and to Simon and Martinho for their outstanding achievement!
