Cornhole Tournament Draws Abundant Crowd
Taking first place in Saturday’s Cornhole Tournament were Justin Dyke and Arthur Ortega.
Photos and story by Mary Jane Farmer, many photos at bottom of this story.
Van Alstyne’s first cornhole tournament came and went Saturday (April 6) with many happy participants and their happy supporters .
Organized by the Van Alstyne Parks & Recreation Department, led by its Event Coordinator Kandi Hessel, the tournament involved 24 teams. The cornhole sets were put to use at 11 a.m., with the finalists named and awarded about 3:15 p.m.
Taking first place were Justin Dyke and Arthur Ortega, both of whom seemed as happy with the plaques given them as they were with the cash prizes they earned. And coming in right behind them in second place were Dylan Halbardier and Hannah Halbardier.
Second Place went to Dylan Halbardier and Hannah Halbardier.
Hessel said it was a timed double-elimination tournament, with participants ranging in age from 6 years old to senior citizens. “It’s a sport for all ages,” she said.
It was also a sport where most participants exhibited as much joy when their opponents beat them as they did when they won a set. Lots of handshaking and knuckle-bumping, laughter, and attaboys abounded.
Hessel said there will be future cornhole tournaments in “September and then in November.” The exact dates will be posted soon on the (click here) Van Alstyne Parks and Recreation Facebook page.
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