APP Women’s Top 20 Next Gen Series Updated Rankings: The APP Next Gen Series has released its updated rankings for the Women’s Top 20 players, showing the most promising young talents in pickleball. With players hailing from various states—and even Australia—the leaderboard is a snapshot of the sport’s rising stars. Here’s how the rankings look for November:
Top Performers
Riley Bohnert of Kentucky has maintained her dominance, clinching the top spot with an impressive 6,940 points. Close behind is Lauren Mercado, a 17-year-old from Nevada, with 6,390 points. Alia Brown, representing Georgia, rounds out the top three, just shy of Mercado with 6,260 points.
Emerging Contenders
Beyond the top three, athletes like Ava Kalist (Pennsylvania, 5,190 points) and Brooke Revuelta (Florida, 4,980 points) are proving their mettle. The youngest standout, 14-year-old Ella Yeh from Texas, holds the ninth spot with 3,330 points, showing exceptional skill against older competitors.
State-by-State Representation
Florida boasts the highest representation on the leaderboard, with multiple players, including Alexa Schull (6th) and Morgan Brown (14th). Tennessee follows with sisters Abigail (8th) and Hannah O’Kelley (13th). Meanwhile, the list’s sole international player, Emilia Schmidt from Brisbane, Australia, stands proudly in 17th place.
| Rank | Name | Age | State/Region | Points |
| 1 | Riley Bohnert | 19 | Kentucky | 6940 |
| 2 | Lauren Mercado | 17 | Nevada | 6390 |
| 3 | Alia Brown | 18 | Georgia | 6260 |
| 4 | Ava Kalist | 19 | Pennsylvania | 5190 |
| 5 | Brooke Revuelta | 18 | Florida | 4980 |
| 6 | Alexa Schull | 17 | Florida | 4640 |
| 7 | Elise Fortino | 23 | Colorado | 4210 |
| 8 | Abigail O’Kelley | 17 | Tennessee | 4190 |
| 9 | Ella Yeh | 14 | Texas | 3330 |
| 10 | Darcy Shore | 17 | Nevada | 2830 |
| 11 | Emma Nelson | 14 | Nebraska | 2730 |
| 12 | Jaeda Minniefield | 14 | Georgia | 2730 |
| 13 | Hannah O’Kelley | 20 | Tennessee | 2650 |
| 14 | Morgan Brown | 17 | Florida | 2570 |
| 15 | Chandra Kusuma | 23 | South Carolina | 2100 |
| 16 | Olivia Sutton | 17 | Missouri | 1650 |
| 17 | Emilia Schmidt | 20 | Brisbane, AU | 1640 |
| 18 | Lucah Folden | 19 | Arizona | 1590 |
| 19 | Ava Cavataio | 22 | Florida | 1440 |
| 20 | Leah Tauber | 22 | California | 1440 |
News in Brief: APP Women’s Top 20 Next Gen Series Updated Rankings
The APP Next Gen Series updated its Women’s Top 20 rankings for November, with Riley Bohnert of Kentucky leading the pack at 6,940 points. Lauren Mercado and Alia Brown complete the top three, showing the depth of talent across states like Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The youngest star, 14-year-old Ella Yeh of Texas, impressively ranks ninth, highlighting the bright future of pickleball.
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