Morales and Grider Claim Gold in PPA Kansas City: In a showcase of experience and skill, the Men’s Doubles (3.0 to 3.5) Age 50 and Above division at the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open concluded with Brian Morales and Scotty Grider claiming the gold medal on August 7, 2024, at Overland Park, KS.
Morales and Grider faced off against Bryan Gabbert and Carl Breeden in a gripping final. The match saw a fierce battle, but Morales and Grider emerged victorious with scores of 6-11, 11-5, 11-4. Gabbert and Breeden, despite their best efforts, settled for silver.
In the semi-finals, Morales and Grider showed their skills by decisively defeating E. Bleakney and T. Taylor 15-4, while Gabbert and Breeden overpowered J. Stewart and T. Farmer with a commanding 15-1 victory. Stewart and Farmer then secured the bronze medal with an 8-15 loss to Bleakney and Taylor.
| Match | Winner | Opponent | Score |
| Semi-Final | B. Gabbert & C. Breeden | J. Stewart & T. Farmer | 15-1 |
| Semi-Final | B. Morales & S. Grider | E. Bleakney & T. Taylor | 15-4 |
| Bronze Medal | E. Bleakney & T. Taylor | J. Stewart & T. Farmer | 15-8 |
| Final | B. Morales & S. Grider | B. Gabbert & C. Breeden | 6-11, 11-5, 11-4 |
News in Brief: Morales and Grider Claim Gold in PPA Kansas City
At the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open on August 7, 2024, Brian Morales and Scotty Grider won in the Men’s Doubles (3.0 to 3.5) Age 50 and Above division, claiming the gold medal. In a thrilling final, they overcame Bryan Gabbert and Carl Breeden with scores of 6-11, 11-5, 11-4.
Gabbert and Breeden secured the silver medal. In the semi-finals, Morales and Grider defeated E. Bleakney and T. Taylor 15-4, while Gabbert and Breeden dominated J. Stewart and T. Farmer 15-1. Stewart and Farmer took the bronze medal after a close 8-15 loss to Bleakney and Taylor. The event showed a high level of competition and sportsmanship among veteran players.
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