Bright, Ignatowich impress Friday in Vegas

There’s no way James Ignatowich and Anna Bright are set to be the No. 1 mixed doubles team in pickleball. “No chance,” Ignatowich said. “What are you trying to get out of us?” OK, so not only are they self-proclaiming themselves to be well behind Ben Johns and Anna...

History made at TOC with a huge Double Triple Crown

Parenteau, McGuffin go triple gold Until Saturday, Ben Johns was the only male to win a triple crown. Until Saturday, Catherine Parenteau had only won a single triple crown. And then Saturday happened. Tyson McGuffin went gold three times and Parenteau did the same,...

Vulcan Tournament of Champions: Saturday Preview, from the Stats Desk

Elevation (4,436 ft), may be a factor, both for conditioning, and the ball flying faster. A new combo for “Double Triple?” Tyson McGuffin is trying to become the first male player other than Ben Johns to win a Triple Crown. Catherine Parenteau is trying to earn...

A ‘Couple’ of great PPA pairs

It’s National Couples Day, and there are so many great stories on the PPA Tour. so why not check in on with some of the players who “Couple Up” and compete together  Anna Bright & James Ignatowich Anna: James and I coincidentally started playing pickleball on the...

Players to watch at the TOC

The Tournament of Champions in Brigham City, Utah is happening this week on the PPA, and here are a few players and storylines to keep an eye on. Riley Newman Is this the tournament Newman finally goes gold? Ever since announcing his split with long-time and...

Stats Wrap: Baird Wealth Management Seattle Open Gold Medal Matches

MIXED DOUBLES FINAL:  (1) Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns def. (2) Anna Bright and James Ignatowich, 11-4, 7-11, 11-4, 11-6. MATCH NOTES: Waters/Johns’ ninth title of 2023. . RALLIES: 1,681 shots. 173 rallies. 9.7 shots per rally. 43.25 rallies per game. 101/173...