2023 Mid-Season Stats

2023 MEDAL COUNT: TOP 6 MEN: Ben Johns, 21. Riley Newman, 17. JW Johnson, 14. Dylan Frazier, 11. Tyson McGuffin, 11. Matt Wright, 11. TOP 5 WOMEN: Anna Leigh Waters,...

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Orange County Cup Stats: Gold Medal Matches

MIXED DOUBLES FINAL:  Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Catherine Parenteau and Tyson McGuffin, 11-3, 11-6, 11-9. . MATCH NOTES: . RALLIES: 1,347 shots. 122 rallies. 11.04 shots per...

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Johns Brothers Near Perfect in Gold Medal Match

Doing whatever it takes to win is all that really matters for Ben and Collin Johns. Being perfect is just the goal. However, if you look closely at what happened...

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When Pressure Leads to Relief: Waters Wins Again

When Pressure Leads to Relief: Waters Wins Again

As the wins start to pile up and the triple crowns keep coming, the numbers start to lose their meaning.  It’s hard to understand what 112-2 truly means. It seems...

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Top Seeds Don’t Disappoint Friday in Orange County

The draws for pro pickleball events keep getting bigger.  More players, more match-ups, more names in the game that cause you to rub your chin and say, “Now, who’s that?”...

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Garnett Impresses, Will Take on McGuffin in Singles Final

Anna Leigh Waters still hasn’t lost, Tyson McGuffin is still acting like it’s pledge week on Frat Row, Ben Johns is out and Connor Garnett is back in a final....

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Selkirk Texas Open Stats: Gold Medal Matches

Rockwall, Texas, June 4, 2023. MEN’S SINGLES FINAL:  Ben Johns defeated #19 seed Jaume Martinez Vich, 11-2, 7-11, 11-5. . MATCH NOTES: CLEAN WINNERS: (No net-cord, no opponent’s paddle). Johns:...

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Sister Act: Lindsey pairs with Riley, earns a spot in Championship Sunday

Sister Act: Lindsey pairs with Riley, earns a spot in Championship Sunday

Lindsey Newman has always been honest about her abilities.  She has never been one to suggest she’s the best person to play alongside her brother Riley, who is back in...

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Stats Wrap: Acrytech Atlanta Open Gold Medal Matches

MIXED DOUBLES FINAL:  Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns defeated Parris Todd and Riley Newman, 8-11, 11-1, 11-6, 11-3. RALLIES: 1610 shots. 162 rallies. 9.9 shots per rally. 40.5 rallies...

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Waters Walks It and Talks It in Atlanta

Waters Walks It and Talks It in Atlanta

There was a moment after Anna Leigh Waters won her first of three titles Sunday in Atlanta where she caught herself and nearly changed directions. No, not on the court...

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Newman Creates Magic with Todd; Duo Plays Together on Championship Sunday

Newman Creates Magic with Todd; Duo Plays Together on Championship Sunday

There was a moment after Riley Newman and Parris Todd lost their first game of the semifinals on Friday evening that Riley Newman started talking. A bit of banter. You...

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Brascia Breaks Out in Atlanta; Has Biggest Wins of the Season

Brascia Breaks Out in Atlanta; Has Biggest Wins of the Season

What a weekend for Mary Brascia.  And she’s not done.  Brascia will be in her first singles championship where she will take on Anna Leigh Waters on Sunday. She was...

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