Seeley Lions Club Pickleball Tournament: The fourth annual Seeley Lions Club Pickleball Tournament wrapped up on Sunday, August 4, at Silverthorn Lake Park. The event drew a record number of participants and was a lively celebration, filled with camaraderie and competition.
A Growing Event with Record Participation
Silverthorn Lake Park was abuzz with excitement as 72 players, the largest group in the tournament’s history, took to the courts. The age range of competitors was as diverse as ever, spanning from 11 to 81 years old. Among the highlights was seventh-grader Aurora Giagnoni, who, alongside her father, emerged victorious in the Emerging Mixed Doubles category.
High-Level Play and Community Spirit
Throughout the weekend, the tournament showed impressive play across all levels. Spectators and players enjoyed numerous long rallies and tightly contested matches. The atmosphere was one of friendly competition, with participants expressing their gratitude to the Seeley Lions Club for organizing such a well-run event. Special thanks were extended to Judy and Tom Rowley, whose efforts ensured the tournament’s smooth operation.
Recognizing the Winners
| Category | First Place | Second Place | Third Place |
| Emerging Mixed Doubles | Aurora and Nicholas Giagnoni | Wendy and Brad Harrison | Catherine and Kevin Earley |
| Intermediate Mixed Doubles | Renee Young and Terry Cramer | Iris and Nicholas Giagnoni | Cindy and Ken Schempp |
| Advanced Mixed Doubles | Stephanie Wilson and Lee Dennis | MJ Grimm and Dale Mrotek | Tammy and Ned Yoder |
| Emerging Women’s Doubles | Kris Burkhar and Wendy Harrison | Hazel Martin and Sue McKinley | Geri Evans and Jenny Korpela |
| Intermediate Women’s Doubles | Stephanie Wilson and Nikki Seaberg | Bev Hilton and Shauna Ponty | Trinity Yoder and Tammy Yoder |
| Men’s Intermediate Doubles | John Hnath and Robert Hisel | Wayne Olson and Jeffry McIntyre | Terry Brandenburg and Mike Garcia |
| Men’s Advanced Doubles | Ron and Alex Kay | Terry Cramer and Lee Dennis | Scott Grausnick and Tom Gleason |
News in Brief: Seeley Lions Club Pickleball Tournament
The fourth annual Seeley Lions Club Pickleball Tournament at Silverthorn Lake Park saw a record 72 players, aged 11 to 81, competing across various brackets. The event was marked by a vibrant community atmosphere, with close games and long rallies defining the weekend.
Aurora Giagnoni, a seventh-grader, and her father claimed first place in the Emerging Mixed Doubles. Players praised the Seeley Lions Club and organizers Judy and Tom Rowley for their efforts.
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