Local Pickleball Talent Shines in Hopkinsville: Local pickleball players from the area showed their skills and sportsmanship in several pickleball tournaments held from November 5-10, across various locations. Three significant events drew competitors from across the region and beyond, offering a platform for local talent to shine.
Jennie Stuart Wound Healing Blue Ribbon Tournament – Hopkinsville
The Jennie Stuart Wound Healing Blue Ribbon Tournament held at the Hopkinsville Sportsplex, saw 73 participants compete on six indoor courts. The tournament was a key event for players in the area, with intense competition in various divisions.
Paddle Up Paducah at Noble Park
In Paducah, the Paddle Up Paducah Tournament at Noble Park took place with 110 participants, utilizing eight dedicated courts. The event proved to be a major success, with competitors facing off in a range of categories.
The 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships – Farmers Branch, TX
The 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships in Farmers Branch, Texas, attracted over 3,500 participants, making it one of the largest events in the pickleball community. Held on 70 courts, the championship showed some of the top talent from across the nation.
Notably, local players Dax Myhand and Jason Jones earned a Golden Ticket at the CIBC PPA Atlanta Slam earlier in the summer, securing their spot in the tournament’s 3.5 Men’s Doubles (50-59 years) division.
Gold Medal Winners
- Jackson Crawford and Ricky Baker – 3.5 Men’s Doubles (Hopkinsville)
- Kayla Myers and Meagan York – 3.5 Women’s Doubles (Paducah)
- Meagan York and Shane Cosby – 3.5 Mixed Doubles (Paducah)
- Michelle Reese and Cannon Cornelius – 3.5 Mixed Doubles (Hopkinsville)
- Jessie Davis and Mina Smith – 2.5 Women’s Doubles (Paducah)
Silver Medal Winners
- David McGary and Peter David John – 3.5 Men’s Doubles (Paducah)
- Cannon Cornelius and Norman Meyers – 3.5 Men’s Doubles (Hopkinsville)
- Jackson Crawford and Abbi Crawford – 3.5 Mixed Doubles (Hopkinsville)
- Terrance Phifer and Wade Smith – 3.0 Men’s Doubles (Paducah)
- Julie Hill and Wendy Elrod – 2.5 Women’s Doubles (Paducah)
Bronze Medal Winners
- Marty Gamble and Shane Cosby – 3.5 Men’s Doubles (Hopkinsville)
- Amanda Melton and Trish Jordan – 3.5 Women’s Doubles (Paducah)
- Trad York and Amanda Melton – 3.5 Mixed Doubles (Paducah)
- Kevin White and Greg Leath – 3.0 Men’s Doubles (Paducah)
- Samantha Rowe and Terrance Phifer – 3.0 Mixed Doubles (Paducah)
- Amanda Bailey and Jen Head – 2.5 Women’s Doubles (Paducah)
News in Brief: Local Pickleball Talent Shines in Hopkinsville
Local pickleball players showed exceptional skill in several major tournaments held from November 5-10. The Jennie Stuart Wound Healing Blue Ribbon Tournament in Hopkinsville, Paddle Up Paducah in Noble Park, and the 2024 Lapiplasty Pickleball World Championships in Farmers Branch, TX, saw players competing in diverse divisions.
Notable performances included gold medal wins by Jackson Crawford and Ricky Baker, as well as Meagan York and Shane Cosby, among others. The events showed impressive local talent, with numerous players earning medals in their respective categories.
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