Racquetball Junkie

Racquetball Junkie is reporting that Racquetball Warehouse, official retailer of USA Racquetball and the International Racquetball Tour, has announced the hiring of top-ranked professional player, Ben Croft . Croft will join the team as Business Manager with additional responsibilities as a buyer and content provider. During his transition from the court to the office, Croft will continue to play on the pro tour, attending most major events and tournaments. Croft finished # 3 on the IRT tour at the end of the 2010-2011 season and he has been on the pro tour full time since the 2006-2007 season. A native of Illinois, the right handed Croft currently resides in Denver, CO with his fiance.

Thursday, August 4 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm Charlie Pratt and Tony Carson, two of the supestars of the IRT will be hosting a one-day shootout where amateur players get a chance to play the Pro's in both singles and doubles. Come watch compete, eat, drink, and hangout with the Pro's. For more information click the link to their Facebook events page . Entry: $40 for first event, $20 for second Singles Draw: Limited to 8 Amateur Players Doubles Pool Play: Limited to 12 players Sunset Athletic Club 13939 Northwest Cornell Road Portland, OR

Congratulations to former IRT pro player Mitch Williams who recently exchanged wedding vows with Jesi Fuller , a six-year member of the Junior Olympic Team, on the beautiful island of Hawaii near Maui on Wednesday. Hard-hitting Mitch Williams retired from professional racquetball and is now in the medical sales industry with a Johnson & Johnson company, Depuy Mitek, which specializes in knee and hip joint replacements.Jesi is pursuing a position in the medical industry as a dental hygienist. The couple will reside in Albuquerque , New Mexico .