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11-18-05, 12:46 PM
SLAM!: Marines, Coasties gather at field house for arms competition
MCRD San Diego
Story by Pvt. Charlie Chavez
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2005) -- Marines and Coast Guardsmen filled the depot's Field House with bone-popping grunts and ear splitting whistles during the first Commanding General's Cup Arm Wrestling Tournament Tuesday.
With the Coast Guard making up the majority of the 42 participants, the Marine representation was minimal.
Some of the competitors were upset that a more diverse group of services didn't come out to give more of a challenge.
"Our girls were really strong in this competition," said Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Gina Strickland. "I was really looking forward to getting a challenge from some of the girls in the Marine Corps though."
Strickland took first place in the women's 131 lbs. and over competition, beating Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcia Stone.
In the men's 150-175 lbs. competition, Gunnery Sgt. Paul Agan, Recruit Training Regiment, beat Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory Yates in what proved to be a long and strenuous match.
"It feels pretty good to have won," said Agan. "Maybe more people could have came out. It would have been more fun, especially since the entire Coast Guard is here."
In the competition for the men's 176-200 lbs., Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Field beat Gunnery Sgt. Carnell Martin, RTR, in a quick slam.
The men's 201-220 lbs. competition ended with Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Mike Kingsbury, Coast Guard team, finishing off Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Troy Fuller, Coast Guard team, after a short match.
After a much anticipated match, Headquarters and Service Battalion's Cpl. Matt Broese beat Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Vottero in the final men's weight class 221 lbs. and over.
"I really liked the tournament," said Broese. "It was really cool, but we need more participation."
Finishing out the men's 40 years and older master's competition, 1st Sgt. Andrew Bahney, RTR, and rivaled friend Sgt. Maj. Scott Mearkle, RTR, set off in a strenuous finish for the master's class.
The next scheduled CG's Cup event is the Turkey Trot fun run today
Ellie
MCRD San Diego
Story by Pvt. Charlie Chavez
MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2005) -- Marines and Coast Guardsmen filled the depot's Field House with bone-popping grunts and ear splitting whistles during the first Commanding General's Cup Arm Wrestling Tournament Tuesday.
With the Coast Guard making up the majority of the 42 participants, the Marine representation was minimal.
Some of the competitors were upset that a more diverse group of services didn't come out to give more of a challenge.
"Our girls were really strong in this competition," said Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Gina Strickland. "I was really looking forward to getting a challenge from some of the girls in the Marine Corps though."
Strickland took first place in the women's 131 lbs. and over competition, beating Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcia Stone.
In the men's 150-175 lbs. competition, Gunnery Sgt. Paul Agan, Recruit Training Regiment, beat Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory Yates in what proved to be a long and strenuous match.
"It feels pretty good to have won," said Agan. "Maybe more people could have came out. It would have been more fun, especially since the entire Coast Guard is here."
In the competition for the men's 176-200 lbs., Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Josh Field beat Gunnery Sgt. Carnell Martin, RTR, in a quick slam.
The men's 201-220 lbs. competition ended with Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Mike Kingsbury, Coast Guard team, finishing off Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Troy Fuller, Coast Guard team, after a short match.
After a much anticipated match, Headquarters and Service Battalion's Cpl. Matt Broese beat Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony Vottero in the final men's weight class 221 lbs. and over.
"I really liked the tournament," said Broese. "It was really cool, but we need more participation."
Finishing out the men's 40 years and older master's competition, 1st Sgt. Andrew Bahney, RTR, and rivaled friend Sgt. Maj. Scott Mearkle, RTR, set off in a strenuous finish for the master's class.
The next scheduled CG's Cup event is the Turkey Trot fun run today
Ellie