Smith Wins Indian Territory Open

TULSA, OK -- Matt Smith of Warrensburg, Missouri took the championship flight of the Indian Territory Open held in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past weekend. Smith defeated Matt Baird of Tulsa in the final after beating Dan Bennett in round one and Jeff Caldwell in the semi-finals. Matt Griffith of Parkville, Missouri and Dylan Goodwin of Leawood, Kansas both made the knockout, but lost in round one. Including Dan Bennett and Dan Campbell, Kactus Creek Croquet Club in Parkville had five of the eight players that made the knockout. Placings for all flights follow:

Championship:
1. Matt Smith
2. Matt Baird
3. Jeff Caldwell
4. Dan Campbell

First Flight:
1. Wendell Thompson
2. Carl Jarratt
3. Bob Baker
4. Glen Taylor

Second Flight:
1. Scott Spradling
2. Aaron McIntosh
3. Alan McIntosh
4. Suzanne Spradling

Golf Croquet Benefit for Johnson County Cares

Hosted by the UCM Croquet Club & Missouri Croquet Association

Date: 06/16/2012
Next to James R. Crane
Mules Baseball Stadium
King Street
Game instructions - 8:45 AM
Croquet event - 9:00 AM

Free Entry

Donations accepted and 100% of all proceeds go to JOCO Cares.
Pick a partner and come out for a day of fun rain or shine. Every team will play at least two games.

Not sure if you want to play?

Golf Croquet is an easy and fun game to learn and this event is designed to introduce players to the game and raise money for Johnson County Cares.
For questions please email: warrensburgcroquet@hotmail.com

About Johnson County Cares

The purpose Johnson County Cares is to enhance the quality of life and wellness of the citizens in our community. We attempt to answer all of the pillars of poverty (housing, education, nutrition, employment, health) by connecting those who need them with the right resources and making the community aware of the needs of its citizens. Jo Co Cares had facilitated the homeless shelter during the coldest five months of fall and winter. We also facilitate some storage where members of the community can donate furniture and other items, and then we pass those items on at no cost to those who need it. Our next major project will be a day of service where individuals can come and receive services from multiple social service providers in one location.

Breeden is Kansas City's AC Champion

Parkville, MO -- Billy Bob Breeden came into the final day of the Kansas City Association Championship with a perfect 6-0 record and a three game lead. He finished the event with a 2-2 record on the final day and claimed the first annual KC AC title with an 8-2 record. Matt Smith and Dylan Goodwin finished with 6-4 records and Smith took second place by virtue of a 2-1 head-to-head advantage. Special thanks to Debbie Breeden who provided lunches to the four players for the second and third rounds. Also, thanks to Matt Griffith and the Kactus Creek Croquet Club for providing the venue and court. All indications are that the event will return for 2012.

FINAL STANDINGS
1. Billy Bob Breeden
2. Matt Smith
3. Dylan Goodwin
4. Matt Griffith

RESULTS

August 13

Matt Smith                  beat     Matt Griffith               +24
Billy Bob Breeden      beat     Dylan Goodwin          +9
Dylan  Goodwin         beat     Matt Griffith               +11
Billy Bob Breeden      beat     Matt Smith                  +17
Billy Bob Breeden      beat     Matt Griffith               +7
Dylan Goodwin          beat     Matt Smith                  +7

October 23

 Matt Smith                 beat     Matt Griffith               +5
 Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Dylan Goodwin          +6
 Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Matt Smith                  +3
 Dylan Goodwin         beat     Matt Griffith               +1
 Matt Smith                 beat     Dylan Goodwin          +7
 Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Matt Griffith               +3

November 4

 Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Matt Smith                  +4
 Dylan Goodwin         beat     Matt Griffith               +9
 Dylan Goodwin         beat     Billy Bob Breeden      +12
 Matt Smith                 beat     Matt Griffith               +2
 Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Matt Griffith               +6
 Matt Smith                 beat     Dylan Goodwin          +15
 Dylan Goodwin         beat     Matt Griffith               +1
 Matt Smith                 beat     Billy Bob Breeden      +25

KC Association Championship Update

After two rounds, Billy Bob Breeden leads the event with a perfect 6-0 record. The first round took place on August 13 while round two concluded on October 23. The final round will take place with four games for each of the four players this Friday at the Kactus Creek Club in Parkville, Missouri. Results so far:

August 13

1. Matt Smith                  beat     Matt Griffith               +24
2. Billy Bob Breeden      beat     Dylan Goodwin          +9
3. Dylan  Goodwin         beat     Matt Griffith               +11
4. Billy Bob Breeden      beat     Matt Smith                  +17
5. Billy Bob Breeden      beat     Matt Griffith               +7
6. Dylan Goodwin          beat     Matt Smith                  +7

October 23

1.  Matt Smith                 beat     Matt Griffith               +5
2.  Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Dylan Goodwin          +6
3.  Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Matt Smith                  +3
4.  Dylan Goodwin         beat     Matt Griffith               +1
5.  Matt Smith                 beat     Dylan Goodwin          +7
6.  Billy Bob Breeden     beat     Matt Griffith               +3

Records: Breeden (6-0), Smith (3-3), Goodwin (3-3), Griffith (0-6)

MCA's Matt Smith Takes National Title

PHOTO GALLERY

SHAWNEE, KS -- The final day of playoff action at the Nine Wicket Nationals in Kansas City saw steady rain, but the players battled through. In championship singles, Matt Smith knocked of Billy Bob Breeden to make the final, while Matt Baird took out George Cochran to advance.

In the final match, Baird got the first break but stuffed number five. That let Smith set up his break which he ran all the way out to the penultimate wicket. He then turned it over to his partner and finished with a double peel to claim the 2011 singles national championship.

In doubles championship play, Matt Baird and Jeff Caldwell battled Billy Bob Breeden and Matt Griffith in the final. Baird and Caldwell took a tight match 32-25 to claim the doubles title.

In the first flight singles playoff, #4 seed Jason Cole knocked off #1 Greg Adams in the semifinals. In the other semi-final, #2 Barry Dupuy beat #4 Ron Millican to advance. Cole won the final over Dupuy to claim the first flight national championship.

Video report will be available later today.