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'''BarkSanchez''', or '''Bark the Shark''' is a {{SSB|Pikachu}} [[main]] from Baltimore. His breakout performance was at [[Smash of Ages 2015]] where after winning against {{Sm|B-rex}}, he pulled off an upset against {{Sm|KeroKeroppi}}, one of the top players in North America. This was considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of competitive Smash 64, as KeroKeroppi had not lost a tournament set to a player from the U.S. in two years. In his next match, BarkSanchez almost pulled off another upset against | '''BarkSanchez''', or '''Bark the Shark''' is a ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' {{SSB|Pikachu}} [[main]] from Baltimore. His breakout performance was at [[Smash of Ages 2015]] where after winning against {{Sm|B-rex}}, he pulled off an upset against {{Sm|KeroKeroppi}}, one of the top players in North America. This was considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of competitive ''Smash 64'', as KeroKeroppi had not lost a tournament set to a player from the U.S. in two years. In his next match, BarkSanchez almost pulled off another upset against {{Sm|JaimeHR}}, one of the top Mexican players in a close 2-1 set. In loser's, he defeated {{Sm|Eggmode}} before narrowly losing a 2-1 set against {{Sm|Kyle Tree}}, one of the top players of the West Coast. These spectacular performances against incredibly talented players notched BarkSanchez a 7th place spot. | ||
BarkSanchez also fared quite well at [[ | BarkSanchez also fared quite well at [[Operation Desert Smash]], facing off against many of Los Angeles's top players. He took down {{Sm|Madrush}} in winner's bracket, before being sent to loser's after a close set with {{Sm|Tacos}}, a perennial top 3 player. In loser's, BarkSanchez took down {{Sm|Sotoh}}, earning him the chance to exact revenge on Kyle Tree. His next match was yet another Smash of Ages rematch, against Jaime. Streaky play following two unfortunate mistakes forced by Wispy, Dreamland's only hazard, gave Jaime the edge in yet another close set. | ||
Bark is notorious for his ability to adapt, and play up to top level talent very early in his competitive career. | Bark is notorious for his ability to adapt, and play up to top level talent very early in his competitive career. | ||
He often attends [[Smash @ Xanadu]]'s Smash 64 events, usually getting top 3 along with his brother {{Sm|Darkhorse}}, {{Sm|Shears}}, {{Sm|LD}}, and occasionally {{Sm|Nintendude}}. | He often attends [[Smash @ Xanadu]]'s ''Smash 64'' events, usually getting top 3 along with his brother {{Sm|Darkhorse}}, {{Sm|Shears}}, {{Sm|LD}}, and occasionally {{Sm|Nintendude}}. | ||
==Tournament placings== | ==Tournament placings== | ||
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|[[Don't Park on the Grass]]||December 17th-18th, 2016||4th||4th||Madrush21 | |[[Don't Park on the Grass]]||December 17th-18th, 2016||4th||4th||Madrush21 | ||
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|[[Smash Conference LXIX]]||January 7th, 2017||4th||—||— | |||
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== External links == | ==External links== | ||
*[https://twitter.com/barksanchez64 Twitter account] | |||
*[http://twitch.tv/Barksanchez Twitch channel] | |||
*[http://smashboards.com/members/bark-sanchez.272305/ Smashboards profile] | *[http://smashboards.com/members/bark-sanchez.272305/ Smashboards profile] | ||
[[Category:Maryland smashers]] | [[Category:Maryland smashers]] | ||
[[Category:Pikachu professionals (SSB)]] | [[Category:Pikachu professionals (SSB)]] | ||
Revision as of 14:05, January 10, 2017
| BarkSanchez "Bark the Shark" | |
|---|---|
| Character info | |
| Smash 64 main | Pikachu |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | Barktimore |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Josh Brody |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill |  Top professional |
BarkSanchez, or Bark the Shark is a Super Smash Bros. Pikachu main from Baltimore. His breakout performance was at Smash of Ages 2015 where after winning against B-rex, he pulled off an upset against KeroKeroppi, one of the top players in North America. This was considered one of the biggest upsets in the history of competitive Smash 64, as KeroKeroppi had not lost a tournament set to a player from the U.S. in two years. In his next match, BarkSanchez almost pulled off another upset against JaimeHR, one of the top Mexican players in a close 2-1 set. In loser's, he defeated Eggmode before narrowly losing a 2-1 set against Kyle Tree, one of the top players of the West Coast. These spectacular performances against incredibly talented players notched BarkSanchez a 7th place spot.
BarkSanchez also fared quite well at Operation Desert Smash, facing off against many of Los Angeles's top players. He took down Madrush in winner's bracket, before being sent to loser's after a close set with Tacos, a perennial top 3 player. In loser's, BarkSanchez took down Sotoh, earning him the chance to exact revenge on Kyle Tree. His next match was yet another Smash of Ages rematch, against Jaime. Streaky play following two unfortunate mistakes forced by Wispy, Dreamland's only hazard, gave Jaime the edge in yet another close set.
Bark is notorious for his ability to adapt, and play up to top level talent very early in his competitive career.
He often attends Smash @ Xanadu's Smash 64 events, usually getting top 3 along with his brother Darkhorse, Shears, LD, and occasionally Nintendude.
Tournament placings
Super Smash Bros.
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 placement | 2v2 placement | Partner |
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| Apex 2015 | January 31st-February 1st, 2015 | 33rd | 17th | Darkhorse |
| Beast of the Northeast | May 16th, 2015 | 5th | 1st | Revan |
| Smash of Ages 2015 | June 6th, 2015 | 7th | 5th | Darkhorse |
| Super Smash Con 2015 | August 6th-9th, 2015 | 9th | 5th | Darkhorse |
| Operation Desert Smash | August 29th, 2015 | 5th | 3rd | Darkhorse |
| Hitstun 3 | December 12th, 2015 | 3rd | 2nd | Darkhorse |
| GENESIS 3 | January 15th-17th, 2016 | 25th | 9th | Darkhorse |
| Shots Fired 2 | March 5th-6th, 2016 | 4th | — | — |
| Pound 2016 | April 2nd-3rd, 2016 | 5th | 3rd | Darkhorse |
| Get On My Level 2016 | May 20th-22nd, 2016 | 7th | 3rd | Shears / Lvl 9 Kirby CPU |
| Smash 'N' Splash 2 | June 11th-12th, 2016 | 2nd | 2nd | Meerkat |
| Snosa II | June 18th-19th, 2016 | 7th | 5th | Darkhorse |
| Super Smash Con 2016 | August 11th-14th, 2016 | 25th | 9th | Darkhorse |
| Shine 2016 | August 26th-28th, 2016 | 3rd | 3rd | Madrush21 |
| Operation Desert Smash II | September 9th-11th, 2016 | 5th | 4th | Shears |
| SuperBoomed | October 22nd-23rd, 2016 | 3rd | Shears | |
| Don't Park on the Grass | December 17th-18th, 2016 | 4th | 4th | Madrush21 |
| Smash Conference LXIX | January 7th, 2017 | 4th | — | — |
