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2002 Winner: Nick Chirls
Another protégé from the Heights Casino junior
program, Nick has shown a sincere commitment to the game.
Maintaining a good balance of life he has a good work ethic
demonstrating dedication to the sport and taking enjoyment
from his playing ability. Entertaining onlookers at the National
Warm-ups he made it through to the finals of the 5.5 division
losing the close fought match 10-9 in the fourth to Josh
Miller. At the junior level, he plays up an age group and
has moved up the U19 rankings currently standing at number
4. He placed third at this years U19 junior nationals, only
losing to Julian Illingsworth the eventual winner. Regardless
of a win or a loss, he continues to show great sportsmanship
throughout. As a strong candidate for the US junior team,
his hard work paid off with a position on the USA team for
the mens junior world event in India later this year.
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