St. Louis Shock MiLP Teams Capture 5 Medals at Kansas City Tournament

Gold Medal Performance Highlights Dominant Weekend in DUPR Competition

KANSAS CITY, MO – The St. Louis Shock Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) teams delivered another outstanding performance at The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Genesis Healthclub-Clayview powered by InPickle Nation, capturing 5 medals across multiple DUPR divisions from nine competing teams.

The Shock's medal haul included 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals, with an impressive 55.6% medal rate that showcased the depth and talent across the organization's minor league program.

MEDAL WINNERS:

🥇 GOLD MEDAL DUPR 16's Division

• Laura Frank
• Mandy Windham
• Brian Garner
• Mike Rothermich

🥈 SILVER MEDALS 50+ DUPR 14's Division

• Mary Wade
• Amy Wood
• Scott Vaccaro
• Steve Shabansky

🥈 DUPR 18's Division

• Ashleigh Reeves
• Jennifer Lincoln
• Brooks Toth
• Chuck Kuehl

🥉 BRONZE MEDALS DUPR 16's Division

• Deb St Cin
• Sarah Aydt
• Jay Stringer
• Carl Breeden

🥉 DUPR 18's Division

• Katie McKee
• Kayleigh Trokey
• Chase Blickhan
• Scott Maschmann

ADDITIONAL STRONG PERFORMANCES

Beyond the medal winners, the Shock teams showed their competitive depth with 2 fourth-place finishes, demonstrating the organization's commitment to developing players at all skill levels.

"Our MiLP program continues to showcase what the St. Louis Shock is all about – competitive excellence and community building," said Andrew Haines, Chief Operating Officer. "Watching our MiLP players compete at this level and bring home hardware is incredibly rewarding. These athletes represent the heart of our organization."

The Kansas City tournament results build on the Shock's growing reputation for developing talent across all levels of play, from their dominating Major League Pickleball professional team to their thriving community programs.

UPDATED 2025 MiLP TOURNAMENT TOTALS:

• Total Tournaments: 5
• Total Medals Won: 21
• Gold Medals: 6
• Silver Medals: 7
• Bronze Medals: 8
• Medal Success Rate: 100% (medals at every tournament)

TOURNAMENT-BY-TOURNAMENT BREAKDOWN:

• Tournament 1 (Tulsa, OK): 3 medals (1 Silver, 2 Bronze)
• Tournament 2 (Cape Girardeau, MO): 1 medal (1 Bronze)
• Tournament 3 (Loves Park, IL): 3 medals (2 Gold, 1 Bronze)
• Tournament 4 (Nashville, TN): 9 medals (3 Gold, 4 Silver, 2 Bronze)
• Tournament 5 (Kansas City, MO): 5 medals (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze)

The St. Louis Shock MiLP program provides competitive opportunities for recreational players across eight states, fostering community growth and competitive development in the sport of pickleball.

About the St. Louis Shock MiLP Program: The first Minor League Pickleball program in Major League Pickleball, featuring 110 players from 8 states competing in tournaments nationwide. The program has maintained a perfect medal record, earning podium finishes at every tournament entered in 2025. The MiLP program serves as both a competitive development pathway and a community-building initiative, expanding the Shock family across the United States.

About the St. Louis Shock: The St. Louis Shock is a premier professional pickleball franchise competing in Major League Pickleball (MLP). Founded in 2023, the organization has quickly established itself as an industry innovator both on and off the court. Led by one of the youngest and most dynamic player rosters in the league, the Shock competes at the highest level of professional pickleball while developing the sport's next generation through its pioneering Minor League Pickleball program. With a commitment to community engagement, player development, and entertainment excellence, the Shock is redefining the pickleball experience for fans, players, and partners alike. The team will host Marathon MLP St. Louis at Chaifetz Arena July 17-20, 2025. For more information, visit www.stlshock.com or follow @STLShockMLP on social media.