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Burgos Pulls Off Epic Comeback to Headline 2026 Loco Los Gatos Tournament

Tucson, AZ, WPH Press, 10/18/26

The University of Arizona Handball Team was proud to host the 2026 Loco Los Gatos Tournament at the University of Arizona Rec Center on the third Saturday in October. 

R48 #7 Ivan Burgos played R48 #11 Max Langmack in a pro exhibition, treating the collegiate handball players to a thrilling pro match during the LLG. Burgos rallied from the brink of defeat, standing just two points from losing in the second game before forcing a tiebreaker and winning the match. 

Pro Exhibition: Burgos def Langmack 17-21, 21-19, 11-4

Intermediate Singles: Carly Coolidge def Bella Alvarez 21-9, 20-21, 11-6

“It was a good tournament filled with the University of Arizona’s players,” stated Race star and U of A coach Max Langmack. ”The University of Arizona handball team is excited to have a roster of five women and three men as it prepares for the USHA Collegiate tournament in February.

The USHA Collegiate Nationals will be held at the Tucson Racquet Club, February 17-21, 2027 (entry coming)

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

DV: David Vincent formed the World Players of Handball in 2005 and ushered live handball viewing into our living rooms for the first time. Since its inception, the World Players of Handball has broadcast over 1,500 matches live. Dave Vincent serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for virtually all matches, combining his unique perspective and personality with a lifetime of handball experience. DV brings 25 years of broadcast radio experience (in Oregon and California) to World Players of Handball & ESPN broadcasts and provides professionalism and wit to the amazing game of handball. DV also serves as the Executive Director of the World Player of Handball at the WPH headquarters in Tucson, AZ, working daily to grow the game of handball through innovation.
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