Pickleball Showdown in Hopkinsville: The Planters Bank and Jennie Stuart Health Sportsplex in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, hosted the Big Dill at the Ville pickleball tournament on March 8-9, 2025. This Southern Pickleball Association (SPA) Sanctioned Tournament featured 68 competitors battling across nine courts in Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles events, with divisions ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 skill levels.
The stakes were high, as winners from this event qualified for the 2025 Southern Pickleball Championships in Macon, Georgia, from December 31 to January 4.
Gold Medal Winners
- 4.0 Men’s Doubles – Jason Williams and Taylor Myers
- 4.0 Women’s Doubles – Dana Marshall and Meagan York
- 4.0 Mixed Doubles – Dana Marshall and Jason Williams
Silver Medal Winners
- 4.0 Men’s Doubles – Cannon Cornelius and Edwin Moore
- 4.0 Mixed Doubles – Cannon Cornelius and Meagan York
- 4.0 Women’s Doubles – Winnie Smee and Holly Locken
- 3.5/4.0 Women’s Doubles – Rebekah Talbert and Vickie Gamble
Bronze Medal Winners
- 3.5 Men’s Doubles – Marty Gamble and Shane Cosby
- 3.5/4.0 Mixed Doubles – Justin Crawford and Abbi Crawford
- 3.0 Women’s Doubles – Emily Edwards and Angie Skees
Additional Notable Results
- 4th Place, 3.5/4.0 Women’s Doubles – Anna Crawford and Abbi Crawford
- 4th Place, 4.0 Men’s Doubles – Justin Crawford and Austin Loveless
- 4th Place, 3.5/4.0 Mixed Doubles – Anna Crawford and Donald Sirls
The Big Dill at the Ville showcased highly competitive play, drawing local talent and regional competitors. With the Southern Pickleball Championships on the horizon, these athletes are now preparing for their next challenge in Macon, Georgia.
News in Brief: Pickleball Showdown in Hopkinsville
The Big Dill at the Ville pickleball tournament took place on March 8-9, 2025, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, featuring 68 players in Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles. The event was a Southern Pickleball Association qualifier, with winners advancing to the Southern Pickleball Championships in Macon, Georgia this December.
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