Junior Girls Shine at PPA Kansas City: Overland Park, Kansas City, witnessed the excitement and raw talent of young pickleball players on August 7, 2024, as the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open brought together some of the most promising junior athletes in the sport.
Junior Girls Singles Age: (08 to 12)
In the Junior Girls Singles for ages 8 to 12, Madalena Flores showed her exceptional skills, clinching the gold medal with a dominant performance. Flores faced off against E. Libo in the finals, decisively winning 11-3 and 11-6. The match highlighted Flores’ impressive ability to control the game and secure her top spot on the podium.
The bronze medal in this category went to Y. Acosta, who delivered a commendable performance, defeating N. Simson with a score of 15-2. Acosta’s resilience and strategic play earned her a well-deserved place on the medal stand.
Junior Girls Singles Age: (13 to 16)
In the Junior Girls Singles for ages 13 to 16, Cami Gonzalez emerged victorious, capturing the gold medal with an impressive display of skill and determination. Gonzalez faced V. Johnson in the finals, securing a decisive win with scores of 11-2 and 11-9. Her commanding performance throughout the match showed her readiness to make a mark in the sport.
The bronze medal in the 13 to 16 age category was awarded to C. Maguire, who competed fiercely against Gonzalez but ultimately fell short with a score of 10-15. Maguire’s effort and competitive spirit were evident, marking her as a player to watch in future tournaments.
| Age Group | Medal | Winner | Opponent | Score |
| 08 to 12 | Gold | Madalena Flores | E. Libo | 11-3, 11-6 |
| 08 to 12 | Bronze | Y. Acosta | N. Simson | 15-2 |
| 13 to 16 | Gold | Cami Gonzalez | V. Johnson | 11-2, 11-9 |
| 13 to 16 | Bronze | C. Maguire | C. Gonzalez | 10-15 |
News in Brief: Junior Girls Shine at PPA Kansas City
On August 7, 2024, the PPA Tour’s Selkirk Kansas City Open in Overland Park, KS, showed rising stars in junior pickleball. In the 8 to 12 age group, Madalena Flores claimed the gold medal with a decisive 11-3 and 11-6 victory over E. Libo. Y. Acosta secured the bronze by defeating N. Simson with a score of 15-2.
In the 13 to 16 age category, Cami Gonzalez won with a strong 11-2 and 11-9 win against V. Johnson to take the gold. The bronze medal went to C. Maguire, who fell to Gonzalez with a score of 10-15. These matches showed the emerging talent and competitive spirit in junior pickleball.
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