Huntington Beach, CA  - The Los Angeles Beach Handball Tournament concluded this weekend, with LA Team Handball Club's The Snipers snapping up a close victory.

During group play on Saturday, Sands of Fury from LATHC proved to be dominant by going undefeated and securing the top seed. During the finals Sunday, however, The Snipers created an upset by overcoming Sands of Fury and LA III Panamericano Club de Balonmano to reach the first place match. Sands of Fury fought its way to the final match with a shootout victory over Panamericano. 

During the final, each team won a half, leading to a shootout tiebreaker. After five shots apiece, the teams were still tied. The shootout continued until the 13th shot; when the sands settled, The Snipers had pulled out the victory.

Kevin Dodier was named MVP for key saves during the shootout and throughout the tournament. The LA Beach Handball Tournament, one of the year's highlights, was a great way to end the summer while kicking off the start of a new handball season.