Cornhole champions crowned during annual KYMA event
Scott Gross
Chas Messman and Jalen Fong climbed their way through the winner’s bracket to claim this year’s top spot.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Fourth Annual KYMA Cornhole Tournament took place at the station Friday.
13 teams went head-to-head in the double elimination event.
The tournament provided some stiff competition, a little controversy and a lot of station camaraderie.
Cole Johnson & Scott Gross, 2022 champs
Alfonso Charles & Vinnie Aguilar, 2023 champs
In the end, it was Chas Messman and Jalen Fong who stood out from the rest, finishing as tournament champions with an undefeated record of 5-0.
“Feels great. You know what? Coming into this, I had a great partner, Chas Messman. I knew, you know what, with the project, that we had a good chance to go through this thing unblemished, and we did,” Fong expressed.
Scott Gross & Mike Read, 2024 champs
Jalen Fong & Chas Messman, 2025 champs
Manoah Tuiasosopo and his teammate, Daniel Gonzalez, were the team Messman and Fong defeated in the championship.
“Chas and Jalen. This isn’t over. I’ll be back for you,” Tuiasosopo declared.
Pairings for the tournament were as follows:
Dillon Fuhrman & Valeria Rodriguez
Adriana Sanchez & Eric Sawyer
Omar Velasquez & Victor Gastelum
Daivell Stokes & Brenda Rodriguez
Jalen Fong & Chas Messman
Daniel Guzman & Eduardo Morales
Andrea Payan & Dave Miller
Adrian Velarde & Rogelio Torres
Vinnie Aguilar & Che Ducharme
Andrea Turisk & Mike Read
Manoah Tuiasosopo & Daniel Gonzalez
Jailene Aguilera & Samuel Kirk
Scott Gross & Daniel Reyes
This year’s tournament also marks the third year out of four that a member of the Sports team has taken the top spot.