South Hills Judo Club champions honored by City Council

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CHAMPIONS HONORED—The South Hills Judo Club champions were honored by Pittsburgh City Council March 29 for their recent accomplishments at the 2010 Pennsylvania State Judo Championships. From left: City Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak, Devin King (1 Silver and 1 Bronze in his weight and age division), Robert McGill (1 Silver and 1 Bronze in his weight and age division), Dashawn Dixon (1 Silver in his division), Dequon Layne (Silver and Bronze in his weight and age division) and Eric Throne (2 gold medals in his division and a silver from the Ocean State Internationals. Not shown are Tony Nelson, their manager, and Brian Foltz from Allegheny Youth Development. The club is located in Carrick and its mission is to positively affect the character, fitness and lives of its members and the community through the principle of “mutual benefit and welfare.”