Kell Berliner Shines in Texas

IVRING, TX — Kell Berliner (27) from the Glenville, NY based Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) enjoyed a stellar weekend at the 55th Annual Dallas Invitational Judo Championships on Saturday, Nov. 20, and then the USA Judo’s Presidents Cup on Sunday, Nov. 21, both held at the Irving Convention Center. Berliner went 5-1 to take an 81kg bronze at the Dallas Invitational, then climbed to the top of the podium the next day at the Presidents Cup, going 5-0 to capture the 81kg gold. Max Alaynick (21) had a great day going 4-1, losing only in the 81kg final to JMJC teammate Kell Berliner, to take silver in the Presidents Cup. Ramon Hernandez (20) took 5th place at the 81kg as the JMJC were represented well at that weight class. Melissa Myers went 3-1 at the Presidents Cup to win a bronze medal at 70kg. JMJC’s Zach Judy (28) went 2-2 each day to place 7th in both events at 60kg. Next up for the JMJC athletes is an in-house competition held at the Jason Morris Judo Center starting at noon on Saturday, Nov. 27 that all are welcome to check out.