By Marty Fleischman Jose Ricardo Solaun’s biographical data in the center of the Tampa Jai-Alai program was simple: #30 Solaun- 5′ 11″ – 185 lbs – Frontcourt – Basque. The blurb under his photo was short and succinct: “Consistent, crafty frontcourter with perfect form; his best shot is the cortada.” What the program failed to […]
Winner of Singles – Jairo —– Winner of Doubles – Arrieta and Goitia (MagicMike updated the brackets to include the playback games) Click this link to see the breakdown of every game and score for both days: https://basquepelotaupdates.blogspot.com/2020/12/jai-alaicesta-punta-first-national.html Below is video of Sunday games:
Here are the standings so far and a link to the Youtube Video from Magic City Day 1 (Saturday 12-05-20). Day 2 will be Sunday 12-06-2020. Matches feature some of our NJAA roster (RickB as Bernard II)(Anthony as ANT)(Scott King as King)(Brodie as Barracuda)(Paul Kubala w/Kyle as Paul&Kubala)(Cachin as Cachin47)(Belota as Belota) and also some […]
By Jeff “Laca” Conway Another short, two-month season is in store for Miami Jai-alai – but this one has a twist. Former star players Goiko and Lopez return to the “Yankee Stadium” of jai-alai, but joining them are six players from the Dania fronton including Erik, Ladutxe, Amigorena and Foronda. Those players likely will join […]
They Win with a Smile and Lose with a Snarl
Marty Fleischman BlogsBy Marty Fleischman Jose Ricardo Solaun’s biographical data in the center of the Tampa Jai-Alai program was simple: #30 Solaun- 5′ 11″ – 185 lbs – Frontcourt – Basque. The blurb under his photo was short and succinct: “Consistent, crafty frontcourter with perfect form; his best shot is the cortada.” What the program failed to […]
Day 2 – Final Day of Magic City USNJAC Tournament Results Sunday 12-06-20 10am-522pm
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsWinner of Singles – Jairo —– Winner of Doubles – Arrieta and Goitia (MagicMike updated the brackets to include the playback games) Click this link to see the breakdown of every game and score for both days: https://basquepelotaupdates.blogspot.com/2020/12/jai-alaicesta-punta-first-national.html Below is video of Sunday games:
Day 1 of USNJAC Tournament in Magic City Saturday 12-05-2020 10am-4pm
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsHere are the standings so far and a link to the Youtube Video from Magic City Day 1 (Saturday 12-05-20). Day 2 will be Sunday 12-06-2020. Matches feature some of our NJAA roster (RickB as Bernard II)(Anthony as ANT)(Scott King as King)(Brodie as Barracuda)(Paul Kubala w/Kyle as Paul&Kubala)(Cachin as Cachin47)(Belota as Belota) and also some […]
Shocking Miami roster includes Goiko, Lopez, Erik & Ladutxe
Jeff ‘Laca’ Conway BlogsBy Jeff “Laca” Conway Another short, two-month season is in store for Miami Jai-alai – but this one has a twist. Former star players Goiko and Lopez return to the “Yankee Stadium” of jai-alai, but joining them are six players from the Dania fronton including Erik, Ladutxe, Amigorena and Foronda. Those players likely will join […]