With the largest prize purse in Arkansas, 103.7 THE BUZZ, Little Rock Athletic Club and The Hatcher Agency are bringing together top-ranked pickleball players from all over the state for the second annual Pickleball's Best of the Best State Championship.
This two day by invitation only event will determine who's the best in men's and women's singles and doubles, mixed, and married in open, 50+ and 65+ divisions. Are you?
All divisions will play Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22.
This schedule is subject to change based on the number of entries.
Thursday, August 21
Men's Singles
Women's Singles
Mixed Doubles
Friday, August 22
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Married Couples
Clubs and organizations are invited to send their best players to compete in the open, 50+ or 65+ events. While it is up to the individual pickleball communities to determine how they qualify their teams, it is highly encouraged that competitors be "regular" members of the club or organization they represent. All three age divisions will play both Thursday and Friday, August 21 and 22. Players may play up to four events. Each local club / organization is guaranteed one entry per event. Depending on the number of entries, wildcards may be available. $50 entry fee per player will be charged for this event.
All entrants will receive a goodie bag in keeping with a "Best of the Best" tournament as well as a food and beverage from local vendors. Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome to watch free of charge. Snacks, drinks and adult beverages will be available for them to purchase during the event.
Married Doubles 50+
1. Rob Nankervis / Gail Nankervis (Otter Creek)
2. Lee Hatcher / Greg Hatcher (Mighty Blue Birds)
3. David Redding / Kay Redding (Searcy)
Married Doubles Open
1. Chris Brown / Ruth Brown (Silver Springs)
2. Casey Garretson / Tiffany Garretson (LRAC)
3. Paul Anzalone / Kacie Anzalone (Searcy)
Mixed Doubles 50+
1. Martin Kajevski / Mary Ann Rhoades (LRAC)
2. Brian Thompson / Ruth Brown (Silver Springs)
3. Frank Lawrence / Patti Rhodes (LRAC)
Mixed Doubles 65+
1. Chris Brown / Hilary Marold (Silver Springs)
2. Meg Marion / Will Campbell (LRRC)
3. Pat Alderman / Dempsey Butler (LRAC)
Mixed Doubles Open
1. Johan den Toom / Katie Gaines (Matrix)
2. Jake Anderson / Hilary Toole (LRAC)
3. Cameron Schuessler / Rylie Evans (Henson)
Women's Doubles 50+
1. Julie Edmonds / Ruth Brown (Silver Springs)
2. Lee Hatcher / Paula Jones (Mighty Blue Birds)
3. Meg Marion / Patti Rhodes (LRAC)
Women's Doubles Open
1. Katie Gaines / Camilla Gonzalez (Matrix)
2. Rylie Evans / Libby Williams (Henson)
3. Hilary Toole / Gail Nankervis (Wildcard)
Women's Singles Open
1. Hilary Toole (LRAC)
2. Rylie Evans (Henson)
3. Katie Gaines (Matrix)
Men's Doubles 50+
1. Robert Abston / Jim Ingram (Searcy)
2. Brad Eberle / Evans Dietz (LRAC)
3. Martin Kajevski / Bynum Matthews (LRRC)
Men's Doubles 65+
1. Will Campbell / Joe Murphy (LRRC)
2. Chris Brown / Geoff Hodsdon (Silver Springs)
3. Gene Ludwig / Stan Hall (LRAC)
Men's Doubles Open
1. Johan den Toom / Casey Dominguez (Matrix)
2. Casey Garretson / Jake Anderson (LRAC)
3. Bryce Livingston / Luis Tirado (Cabot)
Men's Singles 50+
1. Bynum Matthews (Maumelle)
2. Frank Lawrence (LRAC)
3. Frank McCown (Searcy)
Men's Singles Open
1. Johan den Toom (Matrix)
2. Casey Garretson (LRAC)
3. Wian Van Dyk (The Hangout)
Men's Singles - Johan den Toom (Matrix)
Women's Singles - Katie Gaines (Matrix)
Men's Doubles - Johan den Toom / John Hysell (Matrix)
Women's Doubles - Katie Gaines / Shannon Hudson (Matrix)
Mixed Doubles - Johan den Toom / Shannon Hudson (Matrix)
Married - Johan den Toom / Shannon Hudson (Matrix)
If you'd like to see all match results for the event, click here.