Students Compete In Handball Tourney

Students from Redondo Beach elementary schools faced off Saturday for a "schoolyard battle of strategy and physical prowess" in the second annual Redondo Beach District-Wide Handball Tournament, according to a news release from the .

Boys and girls from third, fourth and fifth grades competed in the double-elimination tournament, which started at 8:30 a.m. at , BCHD said in its news release.

Playing handball—a one-on-one game where players use their hands to hit a rubber ball against a wall—gives students the opportunity to get moving, BCHD said.

"This tournament oozes sportsmanship and fun," Washington Elementary School Principal Vivian Ibarra said. "The day turned out to be a tremendous success—family and friends were in full-force, wearing their school colors and cheering on the students—and most importantly, the kids were moving and having fun."

Tournament winners received tickets to Knott's Berry Farm and passes for AdventurePlex. Here are this year's winners:

Third Grade Boys

1. Jack Dickinson,
2. Keanu Wagner,
3. Justin Hauser,

Third Grade Girls

1. Sophia Crouts, Washington Elementary School
2. Katalina Connoy, Tulita Elementary School
3. Megan McLean, Washington Elementary School

Fourth Grade Boys

1. Justin Shanker, Jefferson Elementary School
2. Trey Vasquez,
3. Mike Silva, Washington Elementary School

Fourth Grade Girls

1. Joei Duran, Washington Elementary School
2. Miriam Farah, Washington Elementary School
3. Eden Milan, Jefferson Elementary School

Fifth Grade Boys

1. JJ Hyman,
2. Jayden-Rhames Gregorio, Washington Elementary School
3. Hunter Franklin, Washington Elementary School

Fifth Grade Girls

1. Ashley Rodriguez, Washington Elementary School
2. Hannah Duba, Jefferson Elementary School
3. Anastasia Talley, Washington Elementary School