On Saturday, December 14, 2019, the New Jersey Bridge League sponsored the Holiday Bridge Sectional in Woodbridge, NJ, at the Hungarian-American Citizens Club. The Orange Education Foundation organized transportation from Park and Oakwood Avenue Schools for 32 students. In all, 48 students were in attendance at the tournament. The schools had eight new students that also attended for supervised play .
The new students experienced what tournament play is like so they are prepared for the next tournament in March when they will compete. The competing 10 tables of students played seven rounds for a total of 14 boards.
Hometown Winners
Chris Chen and Joey Shi from Livingston, NJ were the overall winners with a 80.95% game. Partners Kevin Li and Ryan Xu took second, also from Livingston. GNYBA members Avery Silverstein and Jack Boge won 3rd with a 66.87%. Avery and Jack regularly participate in the Cavendish Youth Bridge program.
Barbara…you are the greatest