Maumee, OH – WPH Press
The 74th USHA National Three-Wall Championships rolled into Day 2 with blistering action on the courts of Maumee, Ohio, as the sport’s elite battled for semifinal berths in both the Men’s and Women’s Pro Singles divisions. Hosted over Labor Day Weekend, the event showcases the world’s finest 3-Wall talent, alongside big ball doubles and a full slate of skill and age bracket competitions.
Men’s Pro Singles: Titans Advance, Tiebreaks Thrill
Friday’s quarterfinals delivered high-stakes drama:
- Sean Lenning, the undisputed king of 3-Wall, dispatched 1-Wall legend Tyree Bastidas in straight games, showcasing his signature serve-and-shoot dominance.
- Shorty Ruiz, seeded second, clawed back from two game points in the opener to sweep past Danos Cordova.
- Lucho Cordova rallied from a game down to edge out Sam Esser in a nail-biting tiebreaker.
- Jab Bike earned his first win over Mankato teammate Ray Ure, punching his ticket to the semis.
Round of 16 Results:
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Lenning def D. Schmitt | 21-6, 21-6 |
| Ruiz def T. Schmitt | 21-5, 21-4 |
| Lucho def Doyle | 21-14, 21-5 |
| Ure def Brule | 21-4, 21-4 |
| Bike def Job | 21-4, 21-15 |
| Esser def Mehilos | 21-6, 21-9 |
| Danos def Montijo | 14-21, 21-10, 11-3 |
| Tyree def Burgos | 21-16, 21-8 |
Quarterfinal Results:
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Lenning def Tyree | 21-9, 21-14 |
| Bike def Ure | 21-13, 16-21, 11-7 |
| Lucho def Esser | 13-21, 21-13, 11-8 |
| Ruiz def Danos | 21-20, 21-7 |
Saturday Semifinals:
- Lenning vs. Bike
- Ruiz vs. Lucho
Women’s Pro Singles: Seeds Hold Strong
The top four women’s seeds made quick work of their quarterfinal opponents:
- Defending champion Mikaila Esser led the charge, joined by former titleholder Megan Dorneker, rising star Ashley Ruiz, and veteran powerhouse Tracy Davis—each sweeping their way into Saturday’s semis.
Quarterfinal Results:
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Esser def Keeling | 21-5, 21-10 |
| Dorneker def Kirk | 21-6, 21-6 |
| Ruiz def Pecaut | 21-3, 21-4 |
| Davis def Hughes | 21-5, 21-9 |
Saturday Semifinals:
- Esser vs. Davis
- Dorneker vs. Ruiz
Watch the quarterfinals on WPH R48Pro Lead Ref Braulio Ruiz’s Facebook page Track all brackets from the 74th USHA National Three-Wall Championships [HERE]
— David Fink, WPH Senior Writer