Saluki Pickleball Open Highlights: The SIU Saluki Pickleball Open, held from September 6-8, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois, proved to be a major draw for pickleball enthusiasts from Western Kentucky. With a total of 215 entries spanning three days, the event featured intense competition across various divisions, including Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s and Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.
The pickleball tournament accommodated skill levels from 2.5 to 4.5, showcasing a diverse range of talent.
Gold Medal Achievements
Among the standout performances, Lynne Davis and Dannette Baker emerged undefeated in the 2.5 Women’s Doubles division, securing the Gold medal. Shane Cosby also delivered an impressive performance, finishing 4-1 in pool play and clinching the Gold in the 3.0 Men’s Singles.
This tournament marked a significant milestone as it was the first competitive event for several participants, including Lynne Davis, Julie Hill, Zack Thomas, Colby Loveless, Austin Loveless, Meaghan Lambert, and Ross Lambert.
Other Medalists
The competition saw a range of medalists across different events:
- Gold Medal Winners:
- Meagan York and Cory York in 4.0 Mixed Doubles
- Winnie Smee and Dana Marshall in 3.5 Women’s Doubles
- Shane Cosby in 3.0 Men’s Singles
- Dannette Baker and Lynne Davis in 2.5 Women’s Doubles
- Bronze Medal Winners:
- Ethan Rowton and Brad Wilzbacher in 4.5 Men’s Doubles
- Jenny Travis and Kayla Travis in 4.5 Women’s Doubles
- Kayla Travis and Marvin Travis in 4.5 Mixed Doubles
- Jason Williams and Regal Patel in 4.0 Men’s Doubles
- Jason Jones in 3.5 Men’s Singles
- Jonathan Wilson and Ross Lambert in 3.0 Men’s Doubles
- Mackenzie Harper and Jonathan Wilson in 3.0 Mixed Doubles
Additional Results
Several participants achieved notable placements outside the top three:
- Ricky Baker and Shane Boudreaux placed 4th in 3.5 Men’s Doubles
- Jennifer Wilson and Mallory Richardson took 4th in 4.5 Women’s Doubles
- Brandon Hill finished 5th in 3.0 Men’s Singles
- Marvin Travis and Cameron Brown also secured 5th in 4.5 Men’s Doubles
Other Participants
The event also featured several other players, including Landon Carter, Jackson Crawford, Justin Crawford, Julie Hill, Michele Smothers, Meaghan Lambert, Brigette Thompson, Brenden Thomas, Zach Thomas, Jennifer Hudgin, Robyn Threatt, Bonnie Ottway, Jeremy Hudgin, Colby Loveless, and Austin Loveless.
News in Brief: Saluki Pickleball Open Highlights
The SIU Saluki Pickleball Open, held from September 6-8, 2024, in Carbondale, Illinois, attracted 215 participants across multiple divisions. Lynne Davis and Dannette Baker secured Gold in 2.5 Women’s Doubles, while Shane Cosby won Gold in 3.0 Men’s Singles.
Noteworthy performances included Gold medals for Meagan York and Cory York in 4.0 Mixed Doubles, and Bronze for Ethan Rowton and Brad Wilzbacher in 4.5 Men’s Doubles. Several newcomers, including Lynne Davis and Julie Hill, made their tournament debuts with impressive results.
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