Myers Wins 2 Gold

NEW ROCHELLE — Melissa Myers (26) led the way for the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) by winning two golds at the NY State Judo Championships held at the Salesian High School in New Rochelle on Nov. 7. Myers went undefeated in the 70kg and 78kg categories. Kell Berliner (27) was also a double medalist, capturing a gold in the 100kg division and a silver in the 90kg weight class, going a total 7-1 on the day. Dani and Randi Morris (11) picked up silver medals in their respective divisions. Dani’s medal came in the 11-12yrs. +52kg weight class and Randi won hers in the 11-12yrs. 47kg category. To close out the NY State Championships the president, Wisler Jaques, presented JMJC owner and coach, Teri Takemori, the NY State “Coach of the Year” award for 2021.