Pickle in the Peaks Tournament Winners: Summit County athletes took home multiple medals at the sixth annual Pickle in the Peaks pickleball tournament, held from Thursday, July 17, to Saturday, July 19, 2025. The event drew 145 teams and over 250 players to Summit County, highlighting the area’s growing enthusiasm for the fast-paced sport.
Pickleball Growth in Summit County
Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports nationwide, with a surge in popularity following the COVID-19 pandemic. In Summit County, the game has become a community staple. The Summit County Pickleball Association hosts two tournaments each year, and local players of all ages actively take part.
Julie Worthington, the event organizer, said that this year’s tournament included a 70-plus age division for the first time. She explained that the new category was added “thanks to high local demand.”
Medal Winners Across Divisions
Players from many backgrounds and skill levels competed in various categories. Below is a full list of medal winners:
Open Doubles 2.5
Gold: Edwin Borrow and Diane Borrow
Silver: Rhonda Denny and Scott McQuaid
Bronze: Candace Bolin and Paul Glass
70+ Women
Gold: Laura Leigh Brook and Tina Elgin
Silver: Maxine Solomon and Suzanne Price
Bronze: Mary Sisti and Jess Ruda
70+ Men
Gold: Bob Worthington and Linus Zumberge
Silver: Jerry Gray and Jim Littlefield
Bronze: Richard Sullivan and Paul Jones
70+ Mixed
Gold: Steve Boyce and Joan Boyce
Silver: Kay Ogano and David Tomkins
Bronze: Penny Bloom and Jon Bowerman
Mixed 3.0
Gold: Mary Beth Ifft and Ross Friend
Silver: Mary Lee Inman and Wendell Einholz
Bronze: Andy Acker and Kim Acker
Mixed 3.5
Gold: Lane Lee and Casi Helbig
Silver: Scott Mintz and Andrea Mora
Bronze: Pam Diebner and Evan Diebner
Mixed 4.0
Gold: Ree Migliozzi and Michael Ferrer
Silver: Jason Petsche and Deb Nastro
Bronze: Matthew Pedersen and Janna Pedersen
Mixed 4.5
Gold: Matthew Siegert and Becca Mazur
Silver: Tommy Gogolen and Mandy Underwood
Men’s 3.0
Gold: Brad Wood and Greg Burnette
Silver: Matthew Frohlich and Ben Frohlich
Bronze: Zander Davidson and Finn Brown
Men’s 3.5
Gold: Blake Hemming and Kevin Dawson
Silver: Jared Napoleon and John Skelly
Bronze: Robert Vernon and Bobby Vernon, Jr.
Men’s 4.0
Gold: Gabe Dalrymple and Enoch Erdner
Silver: Bob Dunn and Tony Graziano
Bronze: Gordon Wright and Mark Miller
Men’s 4.5
Gold: Matthew Siegert and Kenneth Lehman
Silver: Adam Kahn and Stuart Redell
Bronze: Alex Cole and Tommy Gogolen
Women’s 3.0
Gold: Paige Burkett and Kandi Mullivan
Silver: Catherine Gorton and Carole Young
Bronze: Julie Greenspoon and Diane Jaffe
Women’s 3.5
Gold: Monica LaCroix and Casi Helbig
Silver: Pam Diebner and Lisa Johns
Bronze: Patty Joosten and McKenna Joosten
Women’s 4.0
Gold: Lucila Tvarkunas and Olhw Chalakov
Silver: Ree Migliozzi and Nicole Burns
Bronze: Liz Morrissey and Michelle Feldman
A Growing Community of Players
The Pickle in the Peaks tournament shows how pickleball continues to grow in Summit County. With increased interest from players of all ages and the addition of new categories, the event reflects a strong and expanding local community. The Summit County Pickleball Association’s efforts are helping bring people together through competition, fun, and fitness.
News in Brief: Pickle in the Peaks Tournament Winners
The sixth annual Pickle in the Peaks tournament in Summit County ran from July 17–19, 2025, featuring 145 teams and 250+ players. Locals won many medals, including Summit High School students. A new 70+ age division was added this year due to high demand, showing pickleball’s growing popularity in the region.
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