Geezers edge the young’uns in Mixed Doubles
EPC tournament director Mick Pearce (white hat and shorts) details the rules for a double-elimination tournament before play starts.
It all came down to one last rally Saturday at the EPC Mixed Doubles Tournament. Top-seeded pair Larry Flowers and Linda Strauss squeaked past Rae Boyce and Giuliano Hofling to take top honors in Group 1. Over in Group 2, the result also came down to a tie-breaking game (to 15, rally scoring, win by one). Taryn Young and Grant Kalbfleisch earned the crown in that group.
Sixteen male/female teams took to the Marshdale courts under blue skies and wind-free conditions. Competition was spirited but good-natured, even though half the entrants were married couples. They were an example to us all. Scorekeeping duties were performed by Sarah German and Pat Theno, who had a lot to keep track of.
Sisters & Company generously sponsored the tournament. Originally set to sponsor the canceled Women’s Doubles tourney, Sisters awarded prizes to the winning female contestants Saturday. Sisters & Company is a boutique in downtown Evergreen that is the source of stylish, unique and affordable pieces for the wardrobe or home.
An exceptionally delicious and appealing display of food was once again provided by EPC board member Kathy Kincannon in the pavilion.
Kathy Kincannon with the tournament goodies before players in need of nourishment descended. Thanks to Jeri Herskovits for the photo.
Sales were brisk in the gear tent manned by EPC board member Jim Mosby, left.
Group 1
Front row, from left: Giuliano Hofling, Kathryn Cook (keep being you), Rae Boyce, Diane Goldstein, Linda Strauss. Standing: Jerry Beth Owen, Erich Meyer, Todd Wellman, Amanda Wellman, Colleen Qualls, Todd Landrum, Dan Goldstein, Jen Tucker, Dave Figuli, Scott Tucker, Larry Flowers
Tournament director Mick Pearce presents prizes to the two top teams. First-place finishers Linda Strauss and Larry Flowers are at left, next to runners-up Giuliano Hofling and Rae Boyce.
Third place in Group 1 went to Jen and Scott Tucker.
Larry Flowers and Linda Strauss
Rae Boyce and Giuliano Hofling
After the final point.
Strauss/Flowers vs. Boyce/Hofling. The sun was bright out there.
Jen and Scott Tucker
Diane and Dan Goldstein
Jerry Beth Owen and Erich Meyer
Todd Landrum and Colleen Qualls
Dave Figuli and Kathryn Cook
Group 2
From left: Nancy Maule, Eric Maule, Dwight Alexander, Ed Vaughn, Alyssa Alexander, Debbie Vaughn, Gary Euliss, Tamra Hall, Taryn Young, Grant Kalbfleisch, Jeri Herskovits, Mike Hesser, Jill Hesser, Ralph Cummings, Morgan Cunningham, Noelle Jackson.
Mick presents the first-place award in Group 2 to Taryn Young and Grant Kalbfleisch.
Gary Euliss and Tamra Hall hold prizes presented by Mick for second place.
Apologies are in order for this photo of EPC President Bob Kerr with third-place finisher Noelle Jackson and Mick Pearce. Maybe the gremlins were exacting revenge for Bob stepping in for Noelle's injured original partner, Morgan Cunningham—but he didn't even get the prize money. Maybe Bob really doesn't have a good side.
Taryn and Grant celebrate their close win over Gary Euliss and Tamra Hall.
Noelle Jackson, unblurred and shimmery as ever.
Gary Euliss executes an (almost) ATP.
Tamra and Gary
Morgan Cunningham, who wasn't able to finish the tournament due to an injury, and Noelle Jackson.
Bob Kerr and Noelle Jackson
Jill and Mike Hesser
Ed and Debbie Vaughn
Eric and Nancy Maule. They were sporting shirts featuring the logo of another shared athletic endeavor: curling.
Jeri Herskovits and Ralph Cummings
Alyssa and Dwight Alexander