Monday, January 12, 2015

Tournament Results (NEWCA 2)

Neenah's varsity Red chess team is showing hints that the 2015 squad will continue the dominance enjoyed by the team over the last several seasons.  Neenah played rounds 4-7 of their 2014/15 season in Waupaca on Saturday where the Red team took sole possession of first place.  Still unbeaten, they have now defeated all 7 opposing teams in the NEWCA conference.  They will have to face each opponent two more times, including all 7 teams again in the mid-season "quick" tournament on January 31st.

Neenah's varsity White team picked up its first win of the season against Shiocton, and Neenah's junior varsity team finished the day in fourth place.

Complete Results

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Tournament Results (NEWCA 1)

The Neenah chess team journeyed to Nekoosa on Saturday to participate in the first three rounds of the Northeastern Wisconsin Chess Association 2014-15 season.  After graduating all of its members from the State Championship team in June, the new-look Red team was seeking to prove it is worthy of its predecessor.  With much of the season still to play, the Red team had a statement day, winning all three matches.  The players on boards 3, 4, and 5 combined for 8 wins and 1 draw, contributing in no small part to the team's success.  The red team holds the narrowest possible lead of .5 tiebreaker points over undefeated Waupaca.  The two top teams will meet in Waupaca on January 10th.

Neenah's white team, whose roster is comprised mostly of players who were competing in varsity for the first time, was 0-3 for the day despite several strong individual games.  Neenah's Junior Varsity team features players from Neenah High School as well as a large contingent from both Horace Mann and Shattuck middle schools.  The JV team finished in third place for the day behind Big Falls (second) and Waupaca (first).

Complete Results

Monday, December 1, 2014

NEWCA Opener

The NEWCA season will open in Nekoosa on Saturday, December 5th.  The bus will be leaving from Neenah High School, doorway 6 at 6:50 am.  Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to this as the bus will leave on time.  We expect to return around 5:00 pm.