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Chief Warrant Officer Sergio Esquivel, bluebelt in Jujitsu and second degree blackbelt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, competes against Fujioka Yu, blue-belt competitor, during the 8th Annual West Japan Jujitsu Championship tournament at the Minami Ward Sports Center in Hiroshima::r::::n::Sunday. The Minami Ward Sports Center in Hiroshima hosts many martial arts competitions, which are open to all competitive skill levels and techniques within the rules of the sport. - Chief Warrant Officer Sergio Esquivel, bluebelt in Jujitsu and second degree blackbelt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, competes against Fujioka Yu, blue-belt competitor, during the 8th Annual West Japan Jujitsu Championship tournament at the Minami Ward Sports Center in Hiroshima::r::::n::Sunday. The Minami Ward Sports Center in Hiroshima hosts many martial arts competitions, which are open to all competitive skill levels and techniques within the rules of the sport.

William Rudolph, 9, Iwakuni Tsunami swim team member, swims toward the finish during a swim meet between the Iwakuni Tsunami swim team and the Sasebo Riptides at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 20. Rudolph placed third with a time of 1:06.59 in the 50-meter backstroke during the competition. First, second and third place medals were awarded to winners of each race. An additional medal was awarded to each participant. - William Rudolph, 9, Iwakuni Tsunami swim team member, swims toward the finish during a swim meet between the Iwakuni Tsunami swim team and the Sasebo Riptides at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 20. Rudolph placed third with a time of 1:06.59 in the 50-meter backstroke during the competition. First, second and third place medals were awarded to winners of each race. An additional medal was awarded to each participant.

Marines race through the casualty relay competition during the annual Marine Aircraft Group 12 field meet at the Penny Lake fields here Nov. 10. Other events included during the competition were soccer, ultimate Frisbee, tug-of-war and more. - Marines race through the casualty relay competition during the annual Marine Aircraft Group 12 field meet at the Penny Lake fields here Nov. 10. Other events included during the competition were soccer, ultimate Frisbee, tug-of-war and more.

Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai cheerleaders Karly Chambers, Patricia Mojica, Lydia Pierce and Destynee Santiago prepare for a stunt as part of their team routine during the final competition of the National Cheerleading Association cheerleading clinic held at the Matthew C. Perry High School gymnasium here Nov. 12. - Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai cheerleaders Karly Chambers, Patricia Mojica, Lydia Pierce and Destynee Santiago prepare for a stunt as part of their team routine during the final competition of the National Cheerleading Association cheerleading clinic held at the Matthew C. Perry High School gymnasium here Nov. 12.

Paul Torres, quarterback for Da Freaks, holds the ball out for a touchdown after a ten-yard scramble during an Intramural Flag Football game at the Penny Lake football field here Monday. Da Freaks blew the Wreckin’ Crew out of the water with a 37-19 beat down before the game was called due to the mercy rule. - Paul Torres, quarterback for Da Freaks, holds the ball out for a touchdown after a ten-yard scramble during an Intramural Flag Football game at the Penny Lake football field here Monday. Da Freaks blew the Wreckin’ Crew out of the water with a 37-19 beat down before the game was called due to the mercy rule.

Garrit Fox, middle linebacker and offensive lineman for the IYAOYAS, tip toes down the line to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the championship game of the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at the Penny Lake football field here Saturday. The IYAOYAS destroyed the Vikings 31-13 to remain undefeated during the tournament. - Garrit Fox, middle linebacker and offensive lineman for the IYAOYAS, tip toes down the line to gain a few extra yards after a reception during the championship game of the 9th annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament at the Penny Lake football field here Saturday. The IYAOYAS destroyed the Vikings 31-13 to remain undefeated during the tournament.