06/22/2026
Our 2026 Battle of the Paddles pickleball tournament is in the books. A big thank you to all the players, workers, sponsors, and medical guys who made this event possible. (Fun fact: when Dylan and Chelsea donated our unique trophies, who would have guessed that over half of them would stay in Emporia.) Lot of action pictures to follow in the next few days.
Results:
Men’s Open
1. Tin Hinst and Julian Rios (Emporia, Lawrence)
2. Kevin Bradt and Denver Smith (Derby, Andover)
3. Luke Graham and Luke Kohler (Lawrence, Spring Hill)
Men’s 3.5 and Under
1. Jimmy Mongkhonvilay and Michael Terry (Emporia)
2. Carlos Campos and Wyatt Cahoone (Emporia)
3. Justin Neuman and Larry Finley (Emporia)
Women’s Open
1. Mary Specht and Lauren Ruben (Shawnee, Overland Park)
2. Ashley Mitchell and Alice Tunks-Jones (Emporia)
3. Brenda Kirk and Megan Phillips (Emporia, Wichita)
Women’s 3.5 and Under
1. Pam Putnam and Whitney Cook (KCMO, Emporia)
2. Angela Smart and Laura Fuller (Emporia, Overland Park)
3. Carmen Leeds and Sandy Loucks (Emporia)
Mixed Open
1. Mary Specht and Devon Fuller (Shawnee)
2. Ashley Mitchell and Adam Harding (Emporia)
3. Alice Tunks-Jones and Erren Harter (Emporia)
Mixed 3.5 and Under
1. Angela Smart and Jimmy Mongkhonvilay (Emporia)
2. Laura Fuller and Dylan Evans (Emporia)
3. Whitney Cook and Justin Neuman (Emporia)
