Calvert Pickleball Teams Shine: Calvert City’s pickleball teams showcased their prowess at the MLP-format tournament in Clarksville, TN. Held at the Acme Athletics indoor sports facility, the competition featured a unique team format that saw the Calvert City teams excel. The Black Team dominated their division, while the Red Team also made a notable appearance. Their success highlights the growing competitive spirit and skill within the local pickleball community.
Black Team Claims Gold
The Black Team, consisting of Terrance Phifer, Samantha Rowe, Brittney Ray, and Dan Grigsby, delivered an impressive performance by remaining undefeated throughout the tournament. Their flawless play earned them the gold medal in the 2.5 Division.
Red Team Secures Silver
In a strong showing, the Red Team—comprising Justin Ro, Julie Hill, Jennifer Hewing, and Clay Harris—finished with the silver medal, demonstrating their competitive edge and teamwork.
Understanding the MLP Format
The Major League Pickleball (MLP) format involves team play with squads of two men and two women. Matches are decided by the total number of games won across four doubles games: two mixed, one women’s, and one men’s. Games are played to 21 points with a win-by-2 rule and rally scoring. In case of a tie, a team singles game acts as a tiebreaker. While the core gameplay remains the same as traditional pickleball, the MLP format introduces distinct scoring and rule adjustments, adding a unique competitive twist.
News in Brief: Calvert Pickleball Teams Shine
Calvert City’s pickleball teams excelled at the MLP-format tournament in Clarksville, TN, on July 27, 2024. The Black Team, including Terrance Phifer, Samantha Rowe, Brittney Ray, and Dan Grigsby, went undefeated to win gold in the 2.5 Division. The Red Team, featuring Justin Ro, Julie Hill, Jennifer Hewing, and Clay Harris, earned silver. The MLP format, which involves teams of two men and two women competing in doubles and singles games, emphasizes team play and introduced a distinctive competitive challenge for the participants.
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