2014 Slingball Champ Chris Koons
Dear all Slingball Participants, Supporters, Volunteers, Donators, and then some… Thank you!!! The Neu Brothers, Randy & Carter, want to share a sincere THANK YOU for everyone who participated and/or supported the 8th Annual MJN “Help Fight MS” Slingball Tourney. All in we raised just over $15,222 to help the fight against MS!!! This is an all-time new record in $$$’s raised! Candyce from the MSSP added “Your support and funds help folks with MS with products and services not covered by insurance. For example, the hot weather really makes it difficult for folks with MS and we will be able to purchase 60+ air conditioners to help those who otherwise couldn’t afford them. Thank you!”
Our mother, Marilyn J. Neu, would be proud of all of you as she believed in “paying it forward” and helping others and your dedication & participation helped make it all happen! That said, we wanted to recap the 8th Annual MJN “Help Fight MS” Slingball Tourney:
The Adults! After a slight rainstorm scare on Saturday, the weather turned out just right and we had some epic battles within 4 new divisions. Each of these impressive divisions had many ultra competitive battles to jettison out the elite “Sweet 16”. They are listed as follows:
The Negators: Bill Swanick, Grove Hunt, Will Symms, and Pat Cole
The Mary Lous: Paul Reis, Randy Neu, Carter Neu, and Kyle Cagley
The 3 Ring Circuses: Pete Arvidson, Matt Betts, Erik Wald and Eric Reise
The Snapbacks: Chris Koons, Maurice Frye, Brian Cook and Jeff Wenckus
In the end, four Master Specimens made their way to the main Slingball courts to battle it out for a “New” Slingball champion! These four masters were: Erik Wald, Paul Reis, Grove Hunt and Chris Koons.
After multiple battles between these “Titans of Sling” including a back to back match between Grove and Paul, one wizard of the sand stood alone amongst his peers…
Chris “Calm, Cool, & Collective” Koons (try saying that 3 times in a row). Chris was so happy to become the new Slingball champion that he actually kept his Slingball Cup throughout the night and continued to drink his beverage of choice from the sought after cup! Congrats, Chris! You get to gloat for the full year!
The Kids! Additionally impressive was the masterful duels in the Kid’s Division where four young warriors managed to make their way to the Sunday court. These young warriors were: Kennan Frye, Joey Angelo, Jason Hickenlooper and Xavier Delgadillo.
1st place: Kennan Frye, 2nd: Joey Angelo, 3rd: Jason Hickenlooper and 4th: Xavier Delgadillo.
Several intense Slingball battles ensued until there was only one standing. That new champion was actually a new comer to Slingball, Keenan “Bulls Eye” Frye. While Keenan’s dad, Mo Frye also made it to the Sweet 16 as a new comer, it was Keenan’s bulls eye dart throwing that annihalated his opponents with a precision only seen by surgeons!
Congrats to Keenan and all of the kid participants (over 60 this year… WOW!)! We look forward to seeing you defend your title next year!
Fun Awards! Now for some of the other fun awards…
Best Costume: The Sling Ballerz (Kate Arvidson, Kyle Cagley and Kyle Anderson)
Longest Traveler: Deanna Stone- from Virginia! 
Longest Game: D.J. Rule & Denise Boucher
Gene Brockmeyer Sportsmanship Award: Bob Angelo
Bull Durham Award: Ella Cook
Newcomer of the Year: Victoria Habas & Mo Frye
Biggest Comeback: Steve Mason & Andy Saddler
Biggest Loser: Molly Angelo
Most Unique Game: Grove Hunt vs. Paul Reis… Epic Battle
Crazy Misc. Award I: Fred Paris vs. Ned Coffin
Crazy Misc. Award II: Paul Reis takes out BOTH Neu Brothers
Sloth Award: Brook and Payton Haskins
Raffle Prize Winner of Pacific City Weekend Giveaway: Brian Winfrey
Kid’s Sportsmanship Award: Jason Hickenlooper
Kid’s Best Comeback: Brooke Mead
Kid’s Longest Game: Sammy Hunt vs. Emma Watson
Coolest Slingball Trick: Hanna Slama with a 3 Ring Circus and Jace Chadez with a Hitchhiker
Moment of Silence: For our good friend, Rich Hale, who passed away after a long bout with cancer, but represents what Slingball is all about. We miss you Rich!
Thank yous! We also want to take the time to thank the following volunteers and supporters…
The MSSP (Candyce & Kaisa)
Cook Security Group
Kid’s Prizes (Kathy Rosenberg/CSG)
Twist/Reversal Apparel/RibCage
Pelican Pub
Grateful Bread
All of our Silent Auction Donors (too many to list but you all ROCK!!) 
Scorekeepers (all of you!)
Tourney Setup Crew
Betting Board Coordinators (Vicki & Terry)
Photographer (Holly)
Silent Auction Facilitators (Joyce & Marsha)
Merchandise Workers (Sandi & Torri)
Tourney Directors (Tracy, Wendy, Nadia, Cara, Maggie & Beth)
YOU! Finally, the Neu Brothers just wanted to reiterate how much we appreciate each and everyone of you. YOU make a difference in bringing new families and friends together, YOU make a difference in helping remember a great woman. And most of all… YOU make a difference in helping those with MS! Cheers!
Save the Dates! Even though we just wrapped up the 8th Annual MJN “Help Defeat MS” Slingball Tourney, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming Portland Slingball Doubles Tourney and 2015’s 9th Annual MJN “Help Defeat MS” Slingball Tourney! Mark your calendars and schedule your Outlook appointments
10/11/14: Portland Slingball Doubles Tourney!
6/26-6/28/15: 9th Annual “Help Defeat MS” Slingball Tourney
Have Fun. Play Sling. Help Fight MS!
– The Neu Brothers 
