2024 Alaska State Championship Results: The 2024 Alaska State Championship, a premier event sanctioned by the United Pickleball Association and the USSP, concluded in Anchorage at the Bartlett High School Tennis Courts from July 11 to July 15. The championship, a testament to pickleball’s growing popularity and competitive spirit, brought together players of all ages and skill levels for a series of exhilarating matches.
Men’s Doubles: Rising Stars and Veteran Skill
In the Men’s Doubles category, Ryan Berg and Ben Larson clinched the gold medal with their exceptional teamwork and strategic play. Their dominance was evident as they outperformed competitors in both the 19+ and 35+ age splits. Josh Dollick and Michael Oyer secured the silver, showing their skill and determination, while Jayson BeDunnah and Paul Hemry took home the bronze, reflecting a strong performance throughout the tournament.
Senior Men’s Doubles: Experience and Mastery
The Senior Men’s Doubles, divided into age groups 50-64, featured impressive play from Paul Hemry and Tony Lee, who earned the gold medal. Their experience and tactical skills were on full display. Robert Bailey and Kimo Hansen took the silver, while Michael Wayt and Ed Hendrickson rounded out the top three with the bronze. These matches showed the depth of skill and competitive spirit among senior players.
Men’s Singles: A Test of Endurance and Skill
Ryan Berg emerged as the standout player in the Men’s Singles, winning gold in a round-robin format that spanned ages 8 and above. Michael Oyer earned the silver, and Tanner Carlos secured the bronze, showing a high level of competition across the age splits of 8+, 18+, and 35+.
Women’s Doubles: Dynamic and Competitive Play
In the Women’s Doubles category, Allie Coons and Shari BeDunnah took the gold with their strategic play and strong coordination. Jessica Delgado and Becky Bailey, alongside Sabrina Ungaro and Rangi Coffey, both secured silver medals, highlighting the depth of talent and competitive nature of the tournament.
Senior Women’s Doubles: A Display of Talent
The Senior Women’s Doubles, featuring players aged 55-64, saw Janelle Siekaniec and Lori Bingham capture the gold. Their teamwork and experience were evident as they won over Lara Wayt and Michele Hendrickson, who earned silver. Mary Ann Esplin and Missi Namen completed the podium with bronze.
Women’s Singles: Rising Stars and Skilled Veterans
Sabrina Ungaro dominated the Women’s Singles, winning gold in the round-robin format that included age splits of 8+, 18+, and 35+. Aizer Alaras took the silver, and Jennifer Wages rounded out the top three with bronze. The matches highlighted a blend of emerging talent and seasoned players.
Mixed Doubles: High-Energy and Competitive
The Mixed Doubles, with a skill level of 4.5 and under, saw Kailey Davenport and Ryan Berg capture the gold in a competitive round-robin format. Allie Coons and Mason Coons earned silver, while Shari BeDunnah and Jayson BeDunnah took the bronze, showing their competitive edge across age splits of 19+ and 35+.
Senior Mixed Doubles: Enduring Skill
In the Senior Mixed Doubles, Lori Bingham and Paul Hemry secured gold, displaying their exceptional skill and coordination. Julie Kilkenny and Peter Seiffert earned silver, with Janelle Siekaniec and Luis Soto taking the bronze. The senior mixed doubles events showed the continued skills and competitive spirit of seasoned players.
The 2024 Alaska State Championship once again proved to be a cornerstone event in the pickleball calendar. It highlighted the diverse range of talent across different age groups and skill levels while fostering a sense of community and friendship among participants. With its continued success, the championship reaffirms pickleball’s growing appeal and the sport’s ability to unite players from all walks of life.
News in Brief: 2024 Alaska State Championship Results
The 2024 Alaska State Championship, held from July 11 to 15 at Bartlett High School Tennis Courts in Anchorage, showed thrilling pickleball action across various categories.
In Men’s Doubles, Ryan Berg and Ben Larson clinched gold, with Josh Dollick and Michael Oyer taking silver, and Jayson BeDunnah and Paul Hemry earning bronze. Paul Hemry and Tony Lee dominated the Senior Men’s Doubles, while Ryan Berg excelled in Men’s Singles.
Allie Coons and Shari BeDunnah won gold in Women’s Doubles, and Sabrina Ungaro topped Women’s Singles. In Mixed Doubles, Kailey Davenport and Ryan Berg secured gold, and Lori Bingham and Paul Hemry won Senior Mixed Doubles.
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