WORLD RANKINGS

Updated 12/15/09

1. Andy Frushour
2. Jason Salmon
3. Chuck Trinoskey
4. Dean Allen
5. Dan Kidle
6. Brent Morrow
7. Eric Trinoskey
8. Casey Frushour
9. Dan Renner
10. Andy Kidle
11. Jim Blair
12. Sean Dameron
13. Kevin Singleton
14. Tony Fuller
15. Kevin Gunns
16. Andi Osters
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17. Andy Dressler
18. Andrew Alexander
19. Jeremy Foco
20. Keith Hagen
21. Joe Guzowski
22. Chuck Salmon
23. Scott Salmon
24. Joe Frushour
25. Rex Danely
Full Rankings

WORLDS RECAPS

8/8/09: MB5
8/2/08: MB4
8/4/07: MB3
8/26/06: MB2
9/24/05: MB1

Morrow Wins on Home Turf to Claim His First Sanctioned Title

HOWELL, Mich. - Oct. 21, 2007 - After 7 weeks off, Monkeyballers were back in action at the Howell Invitational hosted by Brent and Jennifer Morrow. Strong winds factored into this event, but #2 Brent was able to overcome the conditions to claim top honors over #7 Kevin Gunns.

Brent Morrow and Pete Nemes Team to Win First Ever MB Doubles Event

BOYNE CITY, Mich. - Sept. 2, 2007 - Many doubles matches have been played over the years, but no one has stepped up to host an official Monkeyball Doubles tournament...until now. A group in northern Michigan hosted the first sanctioned tournament -- the Glenwood Beach Monkeyball Open -- and they set the bar high for future doubles events.

40 ballers participated in the second annual event on the banks of Lake Charlevoix. And even though the results don't factor in to the official World Rankings, Rankings, bragging rights were certainly on the line. Two-time Worlds semifinalist and second ranked Brent Morrow teamed with Pete Nemes to take the crown (and the sweet trophy). BM tells me there was loads of talent at Glenwood Beach -- let's hope a few of those folks make it down to MB4 in 2008.

Pennine Ridge Hosts Labor Day Event;
2nd Biggest MB Tournament of the Year

GRAND LEDGE, Mich. - Sept. 1, 2007 - The Olds' and the Byers' hosted their second event of the summer, 19-person Labor Day MB tournament at Pennine Ridge. It is the largest ever non-World Championship event to date. A host of MB vets tutored the rookies throughout the afternoon, but it was the the first-timers who stole the show. Chuck Giller, competing in his first sanctioned event, reached the championship match without a loss. But in the end, Andy Frushour lived up to his #4 World Ranking and took the title.

Back-To-Back: Dean Allen Wins Second Straight World Championship

DIMONDALE, Mich. - Aug. 4, 2007 - The road to the championship wasn't as easy as it was in 2006, but Dean Allen again took top honors at the 2007 World Championship. He needed three games to beat Andrew Alexander in the Finals, and another three to beat Brent Morrow in the Semifinals. Andi Osters topped Morrow in the consolation match.

A full report, including highlights, a PDF listing all matches and the new World Rankings, have been posted. If you have something you'd like to add -- like a memorable moment, pictures or video -- I'd love to include it on this site.

Finally, a special thanks go out to our hosts, Jim & Debbie Blair, and the unofficial planning commitee of Joe & Becky Frushour, for all their behind-the-scenes work. And mad props also go out to Casey Frushour for another fine t-shirt and Tony Olds for hooking us up with the PA system. Finally, thanks to Emily for putting up with my non-stop Monkeyball talk for the last 6 months (is it too early to start talking about MB4?).

Groupings & Seeds Announced For Worlds;
Preview and Predictions Also Posted

LANSING, Mich. - July 21, 2007 - The seeds are set and the groupings have been announced. But more importantly, the annual Preview and Predictions article has been posted. This year, in addition to the Commish's prognostication, several other M-ballers offered predictions for the World Championships.

Only 14 days until MB3. It's not too late to sign up -- contact me ASAP if you want to participate in the world's biggest and most prestigious Monkeyball tournament. Last minute info, including the final schedule, parking/directions info and more will be e-mailed next week.

Veteran Dressler Pair Dominate Ashbrook

HOLT, Mich. - July 7, 2007 - The husband-and-wife combo of Andy and Kari Dressler finished 1-2 in a tune-up for the 2007 World Championships at the Battle At Ashbrook Lawn. Dressler earned his first Monekyball title with the win, while Kari continues to impress in small satellite tournaments. Don't let her #80 world ranking fool you, she will be a TOUGH beat in the early rounds at MB3 -- she's already on this prognosticator's sleeper list.

Spots Still Open For World Championships

LANSING, Mich. - June 28, 2007 - 73 Monkeyballers are officially signed up for MB3, but there is room for plenty more. Please contact me ASAP if you're interested in joining us for some crazy M-ball action on August 4. If you've already registered don't forget to send me your $10 entry fee (the ten bucks includes beer), and if you want a t-shirt (also $10) send me your order by July 4. More information about the 2007 World Championships can always be found on this site.

Five of World's Top Ten Compete at
Carp National on Father's Day

MASON, Mich. - June 17, 2007 - A loaded mid-season field gathered for Father's Day festivities at the hallowed Carp National Monkeyball Grounds. Reigning World Champ Dean Allen (#2 World Ranking) and 2005 World Champ Jim Blair (#3) headlined a participant list that also included #7 Joe Frushour, #8 Andi Osters and #10 Andy Frushour. As expected, the Monkeyballin' was world class. Tournament details can be found on the Carp's Fathers Day Open event page.

2 A.M. Monkeyball Part of Relay For Life Activities

LANSING, Mich. - June 9, 2007 - Relay For Life, a 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, visited Waverly High School in Lansing, Mich. over the weekend. In addition to the celebration of the walk, a highlight of the off-track activities was the middle-of-the-night Monekyball tournament. Although no World Rankings points were on the line, the compeition was fierce. Thanks to Richard and Kadi Pojeta for making Monkeyball part of such a special event, and for introducing M-Ball to a new batch of potential World Championship participants.

Rookies Compete For First Alabama Title

HOOVER, Alab. - June 9, 2007 - Monkeyball reached Tide/Tiger country for the first time this weekend. Dilbert (apparently all of Alabama just knows him as "Dilbert") took home the trophy at the Salmon SmokeOut while Rochester, NY, resident Jason Salmon finished second.