Round Robin News - May 2025
Championships
3.0
It was a beautiful bright day with scattered clouds and temp in the 80's. Twelve players battled for the honor of playing in the championship. Donna Meyerson, Steve Johnston, Jeff Hunter and Linda Worland won that honor. Donna with a perfect score! The game started off evenly with each team scoring point for point. By mid-game however, the sun and previous play was taking its toll, so players stopped for a 2 minute water break and a little shad behind the chain link fence. When play resumed Steve and Jeff must have gotten the better rest because they then zoomed ahead to defeat Donna and Linda by a score of 15-8
3.5
Last Thursday's end-of-the-month 3.5 round robin championship-it was a nail-biter! The court was alive with soft shot dinks as Marty Grossman, Rick Anton, Jim Buck, and Jim Ray battled it out. Marty and Rick came out of the gate with incredible force, dominating the two Jim's with a commanding 8-2 lead. We all thought it might be an early lights out event!
But hold on to your paddles, because the Jims weren't about to give up. To everyone's surprise (especially Marty and Rick's!), Jim Buck and Jim Ray came roaring back, displaying some incredible resilience and teamwork. They meticulously chipped away at the lead, bringing the score to a stunning 9-all tie!
With the game on the line, Marty and Rick dug deep. They found their rhythm again, cranked up the intensity, and started to regain their momentum. They pushed hard, point by point, until they ultimately clinched the championship with a final score of 15 to 10!
It was a truly exciting match, showcasing fantastic pickleball from all four players. A huge shout-out to Alison Johnson for her excellent officiating – she kept the game flowing smoothly and fairly.
Championship Players and Scores
Marty Grossman (15-10)
Rick Anton (15-10)
Jim Buck
Jim Ray
3.6
Another great day of pickleball under partly cloudy skies and a slight challenging breeze at Pioneer Park!
We paired the upcoming tournament mixed double team of Malread Singleton and Sar Sar against John McAllister and Dave Cottongim for a great May Championship game! They, Sam and Malread won 11-4! Thanks to Dave Cannan for being our Official Ref!
3.75+
In one of the most exciting matchups of the day, Patty Fulton & Steve Joannes went head-to-head with Elijah Johnson & Chris Colvill in a high-energy pickleball showdown that kept spectators fully engaged from start to finish.
Both teams came out strong, exchanging sharp cross-court dinks, powerful baseline drives, and quick reflex volleys at the kitchen line. Elijah & Chris showed excellent court coverage and communication early on, pushing the pace and keeping the pressure on.
But Patty & Steve weren’t backing down. With Patty controlling the net with finesse and Steve delivering clutch shots from the baseline, the momentum started to shift. The two teams traded points down the stretch, with rallies that had the crowd on the edge of their seats.
In the end, it was Patty & Steve who pulled ahead, closing it out with a 15–12 victory in a tightly contested battle.
A well-played match by both pairs—plenty of hustle, teamwork, and smart strategy on display. If this match was any indication, we’re in for an exciting season ahead!
Round Robin Promotions
Congratulations to players that have moved up to the next level of play!
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· From 3.5 to 3.6 – Rick Anton
· From 3.5 to 3.75 - Jacob Packer
