Introduction

Introduction
My name is Ethan, and I am a player of Pokemon, the Trading Card Game. I am in the Senior division, and I    play very competitively. I go to a Pokemon league in Cary, Illinois. This is my last year as a Senior. My best achievements are: 3rd place Top Cut Cities 2011-2012, Top 16 Regionals 16th place 2011-2012, and this year, Top Cut Regionals 2012. I am improving slightly. I hope we will have a great time together. To check out my other blog go to Games4forAll.blogspot.com 

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