Berliner & Stout Win Gold in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Athletes form the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center performed exceptionally well at the Punta Cana World Cup in the Dominican Republic, capturing four total medals. Kell Berliner (26) took a gold in the 81kg division and jumped 20 slots on the world ranking list (WRL) to a career high #100. Nicole Stout (23) was also golden as she won the 70kg weight class and entered the WRL for the first time at 70kg at #117. Stout has recently moved down from 78kg where she is ranked #84. Melissa Myers (25) earned her first international medal taking a bronze at 70kg, losing only to JMJC teammate Stout in the semis. Myers enters the WRL for the first time and sits at #148. Max Alaynick (20) took his first international medal, winning a bronze at 81kg and enters the WRL at #236. Alex Alaynick (25) was 5th at 81kg, which puts him on the WRL for the first time as well, coming in at #260.