Jayda Maldonado and Rex T captured the Junior Mixed Doubles Under-16 championship at the PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero on September 14, 2025, in Mason, Ohio. They defeated Victoria S and Hudson Yeager in straight games. Francesca R and Ethan M earned the bronze medal.
Maldonado and Rex T Cruise to Victory
The finals saw Jayda Maldonado and Rex T take control early. They allowed little room for error, winning the first game 11-2. They carried the same intensity into the second, again finishing 11-2. Their aggressive play and quick teamwork left Victoria S and Hudson Yeager unable to respond.
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Francesca R and Ethan M Secure Bronze
In the bronze medal match, Francesca R and Ethan M faced Ariana A and Nicklaus V. The first game ended in a dominant 11-6 win for Francesca R and Ethan M. Ariana A and Nicklaus V bounced back with an 11-0 shutout in the second game. But Francesca R and Ethan M closed out the decider 11-9 to clinch third place.
What This Win Means
The strong showing by Jayda Maldonado and Rex T highlights their consistency and confidence at this level. The bronze match, decided in three games, showed how competitive the division has become. These results signal the steady rise of talent in junior pickleball and point toward even tougher battles in future events.
News in Brief: Jayda Maldonado and Rex T
Jayda Maldonado and Rex T won the Junior Mixed Doubles U16 title at the PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase in Mason, Ohio, on September 14, 2025. They beat Victoria S and Hudson Yeager 11-2, 11-2. Francesca R and Ethan M secured bronze with a 11-6, 0-11, 11-9 win.