St. Louis Shock MiLP Teams Dominate Lake St. Louis Tournament with 8 Medals

LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO – The St. Louis Shock Minor League Pickleball (MiLP) teams delivered a commanding performance at The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ The Shock Shootout at Paddle Up Pickleball Club, capturing 8 medals across multiple DUPR divisions from fifteen competing teams.

The Shock's impressive medal haul included 3 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, with an outstanding 53.3% medal rate that demonstrated the organization's depth and competitive excellence on the local courts.

MEDAL WINNERS:

🥇 GOLD MEDALS

DUPR 14's Division

• Chase Thomas
• Noah Orr
• Bonnie Stroder
• Anna Dornquast

DUPR 16's Division

• Lincoln Buester
• Josh Kind
• Julie Wiggar
• Sara Darling

DUPR 16's 50+ Division

• Todd Sherwood
• Jeff Bee
• Sarah Aydt
• Laura Frank

🥈 SILVER MEDALS

DUPR 14's 50+ Division

• Greg Chappel
• Steve Shabansky
• Deb St Cin
• Christine Massa

DUPR 16's 50+ Division

• Chris Doss
• Kevin Burke
• Deb St Cin
• Paula Shofroth

🥉 BRONZE MEDALS

DUPR 14's Division

• Andrew Haines
• TJ Slattery
• Lily Grelle
• Rachelle Moss

DUPR 14's 50+ Division

• Ken Sipe
• BJ Cotter
• Sheri O'Neill
• Latoya Branscomb

DUPR 16's 50+ Division

• Carl Breeden
• Jay Stringer
• Mary Wade
• Mandy Windham

EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHT The bronze medal team of Ken Sipe, BJ Cotter, Sheri O'Neill and substitute player Latoya Branscomb was originally registered for the DUPR 12's division but surprised the entire field by competing up and earning hardware in the more competitive 14's 50+ division.

"Hosting a tournament in our home market and watching our MiLP athletes perform at this level was incredible," said Andrew Haines, Chief Operating Officer. "Our players not only represented the St. Louis Shock with excellence but showed the pickleball community what our organization is all about – competitive spirit, community support, and developing talent at every level."

The Lake St. Louis tournament results continue to build on the Shock's reputation for developing championship-caliber players across all skill levels and age groups.

UPDATED 2025 MiLP TOURNAMENT TOTALS:

• Total Tournaments: 8
• Total Medals Won: 30
• Gold Medals: 9
• Silver Medals: 10
• Bronze Medals: 11
• Medal Success Rate: 87.5% (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)
• Tournament 6 (Oklahoma City, OK): 1 medal (Silver)
• Tournament 7 (Lakeland, FL): No medals
• Tournament 8 (Lake St. Louis, MO): 8 medals (3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze)

The St. Louis Shock MiLP program continues to provide 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.