WVU Pickleball Classic Raises Funds for High School Students: The 2nd annual WVU Medicine Frank Sabado, Jr., M.D. Pickleball Classic concluded with a successful showing, raising over $16,000 to fund scholarships for local high school students. The event, held at the W. Randy Smith Recreation Center, continues to be a prominent fixture in the community, thanks to the efforts of local physicians and community leaders, alongside support from Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation.
Morning Tournament Results
The 8:30 a.m. tournament saw Aladino “New York” Torres and Allison Loizos clinching the top spots in the men’s and women’s divisions, respectively. Ivo Galusic and Molly Cobbs finished as runners-up.
Late Morning Tournament Results
In the 10:30 a.m. tournament, Homer Speaker and Jamie Blake emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s divisions. Jeremy Hensley and Lia Anderson secured second place.
Event Background
Established in 2004 and renamed the Frank Sabado, Jr., M.D. Tennis Classic in 2015 to honor Dr. Sabado, the event transitioned to pickleball in 2023. Over its history, it has raised more than $283,000 for WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center, supporting equipment needs and scholarships for future medical professionals.
News in Brief: WVU Pickleball Classic Raises Funds for High School Students
The 2nd annual WVU Medicine Frank Sabado, Jr., M.D. Pickleball Classic raised over $16,000 for scholarships, with Aladino “New York” Torres and Allison Loizos winning the morning tournament, and Homer Speaker and Jamie Blake taking top honors in the late morning event.
Hosted by the WVU Hospitals East Foundation and supported by local community leaders and the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Parks and Recreation, the tournament, renamed in 2015, transitioned to pickleball last year and has raised over $283,000 since its inception.
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