Junior U12 Pickleball Champions Bristol: Scout Johnson and Ari Chandra captured championship titles in the Junior U12 finals at the 2025 Veolia Bristol Open on Wednesday. The event, held in Bristol, featured rising talents from both the girls’ and boys’ divisions, wrapping up with exciting gold and bronze medal matches.
Scout Johnson Wins Girls U12 Title
Scout Johnson earned the gold medal in the Junior Girls Singles U12 final. She won a tight three-game match against Pie Kipnes. The scores were 11-7, 8-11, 11-9.
Johnson started strong in the first game, holding off Kipnes. Kipnes came back in the second with a solid 11-8 win. But Johnson stayed calm and focused to take the third game and the match.
In the bronze match, Ella O defeated Serena C in another close three-game battle. After dropping the first game 7-11, Ella O bounced back with 11-7 and 11-6 wins to claim third place.
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Ari Chandra Tops Boys U12 Division
In the Junior Boys Singles U12 final, Ari Chandra was in top form. He beat Aidan Gohn in straight games, winning 11-5 and 11-9.
Chandra showed control and speed throughout the match. Gohn tried to fight back in the second game, but Chandra held his ground to take the title.
Ethan L claimed the bronze medal after defeating Marshall Clark. The match went three games: Ethan L won the first 11-7, dropped the second 8-11, and sealed the win with an 11-7 third game.
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What Comes Next
These wins mark a big moment for the young players. Scout Johnson and Ari Chandra showed strong skills under pressure and now stand as champions in their age group. Their performances hint at a bright future in the sport as they continue to grow in junior competitions.
News in Brief: Junior U12 Pickleball Champions Bristol
Scout Johnson and Ari Chandra won gold in the Junior U12 finals at the 2025 Veolia Bristol Open. Ella O and Ethan L earned bronze medals in their matches. The event featured strong competition and exciting matches, showing the potential of young pickleball talent on the PPA Tour.
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