Kelly Goodnow and Madalena Flores U16 Pickleball Victory: Kelly Goodnow and Madalena Flores claimed the Junior Girls Doubles Under-16 championship at the PPA Tour: Veolia Cincinnati Showcase presented by Six Zero. The event took place on September 13, 2025, in Mason, Ohio. They defeated Jayda Maldonado and Cami Gonzalez in a three-game final.
Finals Match Recap
The gold medal match opened with Kelly Goodnow and Madalena Flores taking control early. They won the first game 11-0, sending a strong message. Jayda Maldonado and Cami Gonzalez responded by taking the second game 11-6. However, Goodnow and Flores regrouped and closed out the match 11-7 in the third.
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Bronze Medal Match
Jayda Maldonado and Cami Gonzalez returned to the court for the bronze medal match against Natalia Simson and Caroline Maguire. This time, Maldonado and Gonzalez found their rhythm and dominated. They won the single-game format 15-8, securing third place and bouncing back after their loss in the finals.
Significance of the Results
The win for Kelly Goodnow and Madalena Flores showed their ability to handle pressure in a back-and-forth final. For Jayda Maldonado and Cami Gonzalez, the bronze medal match highlighted their determination to finish strong. These results underline the high level of competition in the U16 division and the rising talent in junior pickleball.
News in Brief: Kelly Goodnow and Madalena Flores U16 Pickleball Victory
Kelly Goodnow and Madalena Flores won the Junior Girls Doubles U16 title at the PPA Tour: Veolia Cincinnati Showcase in Mason, Ohio, on September 13, 2025. They defeated Jayda Maldonado and Cami Gonzalez in three games. Maldonado and Gonzalez later earned bronze with a 15-8 win over Natalia Simson and Caroline Maguire.
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