RICHLAND, WA — Ten athletes from the Inland Empire AAU Karate Regional Team represented the LC Valley at the 2025 Franco Cup on Saturday, May 17, returning with an impressive collection of awards, including two Grand Champion titles and a total of 26 medals.

Anton Arthur earned top honors as both the Men’s Grand Champion in Sparring and the Boys Junior Grand Champion in Sparring. Jayden Henderson also secured the Girls Junior Grand Champion in Sparring title. The team collectively brought home nine gold, thirteen silver, and four bronze medals.

Individual Results:

• Anton Arthur (15-17):

  • 1st – Boys Black Belt Sparring

  • 1st – Men’s Black Belt Sparring

  • 2nd – Mixed Black Belt Long Weapons

  • 2nd – Mixed Black Belt Short Weapons

  • 2nd – Boys Black Belt Kata

  • Boys Junior Grand Champion Sparring

  • Men’s Grand Champion Sparring

• Jayden Henderson (13-14):

  • 1st – Girls Black Belt Kata

  • 1st – Girls Black Belt Sparring

  • 2nd – Mixed Black Belt Short Weapons

  • Girls Junior Grand Champion Sparring

• Luke Heavrin (13-14):

  • 1st – Mixed Beginner-Novice Kata

  • 2nd – Boys Novice Sparring

  • 3rd – Boys Beginner-Novice Weapons

• CC Subis (11-12):

  • 2nd – Mixed Beginner-Novice Weapons

  • 2nd – Mixed Beginner-Novice Kata

  • 2nd – Girls Novice Sparring

• Max Harris (11-12):

  • 1st – Boys Novice Sparring

• Maverick Campbell (11-12):

  • 1st – Boys Novice Weapons

  • 2nd – Boys Novice Sparring

  • 3rd – Boys Novice Kata

• Zeus Fenwick (11-12):

  • 1st – Mixed Beginner-Novice Weapons

  • 3rd – Mixed Beginner-Novice Kata

  • 3rd – Boys Beginner Sparring

• Milo Jones (13-14):

  • 1st – Boys Novice Sparring

  • 2nd – Mixed Beginner-Novice Kata

  • 2nd – Boys Beginner-Novice Weapons

• Tristen Keefer (9-10):

  • 2nd – Boys Beginner Kata

  • 2nd – Boys Beginner Sparring

The Inland Empire AAU Karate Regional Team continues to demonstrate strong performances at regional tournaments, with athletes showing growth across all divisions.