RUSTON, La. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana hosted its annual pickleball tournament at Squire Creek Country Club on Saturday, April 11 Now in its fourth year, the event has become a tradition that unites local players and philanthropic leaders around the shared goal of empowering local youth and their families.
The funds raised by the tournament will directly impact programming, facilities, meals and educational support for North Louisiana Club kids. “This tournament would not be possible without the incredible community backing from sponsors, players, our board of directors and Club Blue,” said Janet Wilson, director of development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana. “We are so grateful to everyone who stepped onto the court today and everyone who made this event so special.”
The division winners and finalists are:
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Mixed Advanced: Kortney Deveny and Shane Bridges (Champions); Claudia Oravcova and Binh Nguyen (Finalists)
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Mixed Intermediate: Jennifer Tran and Dylan Windsor (Champions); Laura Flynn and Steven Flynn (Finalists)
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Women’s Intermediate: Hillary Pardon and Lizzy Autrey (Champions); Alexis Smith-Allen and Brooke Jenkins (Finalists)
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Men’s Advanced: Lonnie Menzina and Shane Bridges (Champions); Shawn Hobbs and Eric Ferguson (Finalists)
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Men’s Intermediate: Michael Haney and Micah Haney (Champions); Ethan Lizenby and Adam Medina (Finalists)
