Calvert City Pickleball players went to Henderson Ky to participate in the Baird Henderson Pickleball Classic August 6-7, 2022. With the threat of rain, the tournament was moved inside to the Henderson YMCA using 9 courts Levels of play were 2.5 to 5.0, with a cash payout going to 5.0 winners for first, second and third place. With 156 entries over two days, 13 players from far Western Kentucky brought home 14 medals, 6 Gold, 4 Silver and 4 Bronze medals. Club participants in this tournament were from Marshall, Calloway, Graves, McCracken and Livingston Counties.
Gold Medal Winners:
Leigh Toby and Jacob Hill – 4.0 Mixed Doubles
Kayla Travis and Christian Capiz – 3.5 Mixed Doubles
Chris Operle and Robin Harrison – 3.5 Women’s Doubles
Silver Medal Winners:
Sam Gold and Todd Dotson – 3.5 Men’s Doubles
Chris Operle and Mike Rogers – 3.5 Mixed Doubles
Bronze Medal Winners:
Kayla Travis and Allie Gold – 3.5 Women’s Doubles
Drake Butler and Christian Capiz – 3.0 Men’s Doubles
Other participants included:
Jennie Travis, Marvin Travis, Darlene Latta, Jason Jones