Sanchez Chess Team Places Third at KIPP Tournament

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Congratulations to the Sanchez Chess Team for its Third Place finish at KIPP Sunnyside. This was the sixth trophy the team has brought home to Sanchez this year.

More than 10 teams and 84 students participated in the tournament.

Individual results
Marco Isidro (Captain) – Third place, 3.5 wins/5
Genaro William Llave – 10th place, 3 wins/5
Gustavo Medina – 13th place, 2.5 wins/5
Eric Rios – 2 wins
Rogelio Garcia – 2 wins

Special congratulations to Genaro Llave who won his third consecutive trophy, with a total of 14 wins in 16 games at three tournaments.

Both Eric Rios and Rogelio Garcia were competing in their first tournament.

Final Team Standings
1st place – T.H. Rogers School, 16 wins
2nd place – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, 12.5 wins
3rd place – Sanchez Charter School, 11 wins
4th place – Katy Taylor High School, 9 wins