Ethan Bakalinsky and Sam Libo won the Junior Boys Doubles Under-14 championship at the PPA Tour Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero. The event took place on September 13, 2025, in Mason, Ohio, where the duo defeated Maverick Messinger and Ryder Brown in the final.
How the Finals Unfolded
The final match showed strong teamwork from Bakalinsky and Libo. They opened with an 11-3 win, but Messinger and Brown responded in the second game, taking it 11-8. In the deciding third game, Bakalinsky and Libo stayed calm under pressure, closing the match 11-5 to secure the title.
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Bronze Medal Battle
In the third-place playoff, Braylon O and Hudson Yeager faced Francis Chi and Logan Formaniuk. Braylon and Yeager controlled the match from the start, winning in straight games. They claimed the bronze medal with scores of 11-9 and 11-6.
Why This Win Matters
The Junior Boys Doubles Under-14 matches highlighted the depth of young talent in the sport. The victories by Bakalinsky, Libo, Braylon, and Yeager show the growth of pickleball at the junior level. Many of these players are expected to keep advancing and may become future stars in national tournaments.
News in Brief: Ethan Bakalinsky and Sam Libo
Ethan Bakalinsky and Sam Libo won the Junior Boys Doubles U14 title at the PPA Tour: Veolia Cincinnati Showcase on September 13, 2025, in Mason, Ohio. They defeated Maverick Messinger and Ryder Brown in the final. Braylon O and Hudson Yeager secured the bronze medal by beating Francis Chi and Logan Formaniuk.
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