The paddles were swinging and the stakes were high as The Villages took on Silver Creek Country Club on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in the much-anticipated Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament—and this time, The Villages came out on top, reclaiming the coveted paddle with a decisive 19-13 victory!
On a day made for pickleball, 16 teams—eight from each club—took to the courts for doubles matchups. Each team played four games within their division, keeping the action steady and the competition strong from start to finish.
Undefeated Teams—The Villages showed up in force, with three dynamic duos going undefeated. Congratulations to:
Farhad Hooshman and Steve Simler, Harry Soin and Srini Srinivasan, and Kim Silverman and Bobby Farhat
Silver Creek wasn’t going down quietly, with one team holding their own undefeated streak: Catherine Liang and Katie Wilson
For full results, go to: https://villagespickleball.vgcc.club/tournament-results
Shoutouts & Gratitude—Behind every great tournament is a rock-solid team, and we’ve got the best. Huge thanks to Michelle McQuay and the Pickle Pit Crew for keeping everyone fueled with a delicious breakfast and lunch. Gratitude also goes to Karen Ruth for expertly scheduling and organizing the tournament, and to Anahid Gregg, who ran the day-of operations like a pro. Of course we need to mention our very own club president, David Wong, who captured the day with an abundance of pictures.
You can view all of the pictures at https://thevillages.smugmug.com/Pickleball-Club/2025/2025-Paddle-Battle-VGCC-vs-SCVCC-54
