Ashhab Khan wins 24 tourney in playoff with Ben Glickman; eight picked for district meet
Ashhab Khan (l.) and Ben Glickman playoff for school champion.
COLONIAL GYM — The 24 Game school tournament on May 7 determined the top six players who will play against the other schools, two alternates and Colonial School champion Ashhab Khan.
The tournament started out with 50 competitors and narrowed down to the final eight. Those students then played to figure out the top six and school champ. At the end of regular play, the top spot of champion was shared by Ben Glickman and Ashhab. A playoff crowned Ashhab the Colonial champion.
“I think it will be hard, one of my friends is very tough,” said Ashhab of the upcoming tournament featuring all four Pelham elementary schools.
“I didn’t win but it was still a great expierence” said Ben.
Also on the team are Rishi Basu, Ryan Gregware, Sam Cork and Manon Bushong. The two alternates who will play if someone is absent are Alex Michailoff and Ryan Chang.
The district tournament will be held on May 24.
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Congratulations to Ashab and the whole 24 team! I hope Colonial is able to keep the district title again this year. Best of luck!
You spelled Ashhab’s last name wrong!
I fixed the headline. Thanks for the catch.