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July 7, 2025 | Written by Bill Lewis | Edited for Paddle Palace Blog

The 2025 Missouri Show-Me State Games Table Tennis Open took place on June 7, 2025, and featured a packed day of action. 45 players competed in 210 matches across 12 tables, spanning nine events in just ten hours. Paddle Palace provided the official Nittaku 3-Star Premium balls for the tournament.

Standout Player: Richard Martin

Richard Martin of Overland Park, KS, dominated the tournament, winning four events: Giant Round Robin, Open Singles, Under 2100, and Open Doubles (with Dale Boswell). He took home over $1,200 in prize money and three 18-inch tall trophies.

Event Summaries

Giant Round Robin (RRRR)

The format featured two stages: six groups of four players followed by four groups of six. In the final stage:

• Class A: Richard Martin went 5-0 to win 1st place and $600.
  • 2nd: Everton Wilson ($300)
  • 3rd: Ethan Ellsaesser ($200)
• Class B: Dale Boswell took 1st place over Raj Coona and Jeremy Ohmstede.
• Class C: Kaden Cook won four five-game matches to take 1st.
• Class D: Lee Futter, Bill Hall, and Sage Crane tied with Futter taking the win.

Open Singles

Richard Martin beat Hoang Vu in the final (11-6, 11-9, 12-10) to win $400.

• 2nd: Hoang Vu ($150)
• 3rd: Martin Johnson ($100)

Under 2100

Martin clinched another title, defeating Everton Wilson in the final (13-11, 11-8, 11-6).

• 3rd: Ethan Ellsaesser defeated Alex Anuraga in five games.

Under 1800

• 1st: Tom Jourdan beat Tim Romero in four games.
• 3rd: Cole Ely

Under 1600

• 1st: Cole Ely edged Lee Futter in four games.
• 3rd: David Houchens

Under 1400

• 1st: Chris Prout topped Brad Todd in three close games.
• 3rd: Brady Daugherty

Novice Singles

• 1st: Bae Brannan came back from two games down to beat Jordan Dean.
• 3rd: Carter Briscoe

Open Doubles

• 1st: Richard Martin / Dale Boswell beat Shang Lee / Ethan Ellsaesser in straight games.
• 3rd: Hoang Vu / Jose Pereira

Under 3400 Doubles

• 1st: Hoang Vu / Brady Daugherty
• 2nd: Wenyan Drake / Brad Todd
• 3rd: Kaden Cook / Bill Hall

Full List of Winners

Giant Round Robin

• Group A: 1st – Richard Martin, 2nd – Everton Wilson, 3rd – Ethan Ellsaesser
• Group B: 1st – Dale Boswell, 2nd – Raj Coona, 3rd – Jeremy Ohmstede
• Group C: 1st – Kaden Cook, 2nd – David Houchens, 3rd – Brady Daugherty
• Group D: 1st – Lee Futter, 2nd – Sage Crane, 3rd – Bill Hall

Open Singles: 1st – Richard Martin, 2nd – Hoang Vu, 3rd – Martin Johnson
U2100: 1st – Richard Martin, 2nd – Everton Wilson, 3rd – Ethan Ellsaesser
U1800: 1st – Tom Jourdan, 2nd – Tim Romero, 3rd – Cole Ely
U1600: 1st – Cole Ely, 2nd – Lee Futter, 3rd – David Houchens
U1400: 1st – Chris Prout, 2nd – Brad Todd, 3rd – Brady Daugherty
Novice Singles: 1st – Bae Brannan, 2nd – Jordan Dean, 3rd – Carter Briscoe
Open Doubles: 1st – Martin/Boswell, 2nd – Lee/Ellsaesser, 3rd – Vu/Pereira
U3400 Doubles: 1st – Vu/Daugherty, 2nd – Drake/Todd, 3rd – Hall/Cook

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Thanks to Our Supporters

• Paddle Palace: Official ball sponsor (Nittaku Premium 40+ 3-Star)
• Joe Fong / Chinese Chef Restaurant: Lunch sponsor
• SMSG.org and Springfield Parks & Rec: Venue and medals

Stay tuned to the Paddle Palace Blog for more tournament recaps, coaching tips, and equipment news.

Wenyan Drake – 2nd Place Under 3400 Dbls. Brad Todd – 2nd Place Under 3400 Dbls and 2nd Place in Under 1400. Tom Jourdan – 1st Place Under 1800. Sage Crane – 2nd Place Group D. Raj Coona – 2nd Place Group B. Lee Futter – 1st Place Class D – 2nd Place Under 1600. Kaden Cook – 1st Place Class C and 3rd Place Under 3400 Doubles. Hoang Vu – 2nd Place Open Singles – 1st in Under 3400 Dbls. Brady Daugherty – 1st Place Under 3400 Dbls – 3rd Place Class C and 3rd Place Under 1400. Everton Wilson – 2nd Place Class A and 2nd Place Under 2100. Ethan Ellsaesser – 3rd Place Class A – 3rd Place Under 2100 and 2nd in Open Doubles. Dr. Shang Lee – 2nd Place Open Doubles Dale Boswell – 1st Place Open Doubles – 1st Place Class Place B. Richard Martin – 1st Place Open Doubles – 1st Place Giant Round Robin Class A and 1st Place Under 2100. (A Clean Sweep also known as … A Hat Trick!!) Bill Hall – 3rd Place Class D and 3rd Place Under 3400 Doubles with Kaden Cook. Full Court Doubles Action with four separate teams. David Houchens – 2nd Place Group C and 3rd Place Under 1600. Cole Ely – 1st Place Under 1600 and 3rd Place Under 1800. Christ Prout – 1st Place Under 1400. Jordan Dean – 2nd Place Novice Singles. Bae Brannon – 1st Place Novice Singles.

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Thrills and Triumphs at the PPC 2025 Spring Open — A Weekend to Remember at Paddle Palace

This past weekend, the Paddle Palace Club transformed into a vibrant battleground of speed, skill, and strategy as table tennis players from across the region gathered for the highly anticipated PPC 2025 Spring Open. The event showcased fierce competition across multiple divisions, from youth categories to seasoned veterans, providing a thrilling experience for players and spectators alike.

Youth Categories Light Up the Stage
The younger players demonstrated incredible talent and determination, setting the tone for an exciting tournament.

In the Under 1200 RR division, Moe Pyae Thar emerged as a standout champion, navigating through a tough field to claim first place. The runner-up spot went to Dong Xu, while Sabrina Taylor secured a strong third place finish.

The Under 1400 RR category saw Abhishek Joshi clinch the top spot, overcoming Abd alwahab Kankouni, who took second, and Kerry Blum, who fought hard for third.

Meanwhile, the Juniors RR event was dominated by Ben Zhang, who secured first place with Marcel Hao and Christopher Hu following closely behind.

Masters and Veterans Showcase Enduring Skill
Experienced players reminded everyone that age is just a number in table tennis. Igor Briker took home first place in the Over 40 RR division, with Burke Walls and Paul Vernon rounding out the podium.

Doubles Teams Deliver High-Intensity Action
Doubles competition brought exhilarating teamwork and fast-paced rallies.

The U4200 Doubles RR featured Pavlo Pidoima and Nicholas Daescu as champions, edging out the pair of Ryan Hoarfrost and Hau Lam.

In the U3600 Doubles RR, Nimay Shah and Nitya Shah showcased seamless coordination to take first place, overcoming Jonah Vu and Jiarui Hu.

Open Singles and Upper-Level Divisions
The open categories delivered some of the most intense matches of the tournament:

The Open Singles RR title was fiercely contested, with Ryan “The Nightmare†proving his mettle as champion, followed by Pavlo Pidoima. Kao Yu-Tang clinched third place in a hard-fought battle.

The U2250 RR also saw Ryan “The Nightmare†at the top, with Ryan Hoarfrost finishing close behind and Nicholas Daescu securing third place.

In the U2000 RR division, Yuwen Li took the championship, with Nate Wilkinson and Simon Engler finishing second and third respectively.

Notable Performances and Close Calls
The U1600 RR featured ChunYew Choo as champion, with Jiarui Hu and Burke Walls close on his heels.

In the U1800 RR, Tengke Wang rose to the top, besting competitors including Nate Wilkinson and Chen Xu.

A Celebration of Talent, Community, and Growth
Beyond the fierce competition and the glory of victory, the PPC 2025 Spring Open was a celebration of community and the sportâ€s growing vibrancy. Players of all ages and skill levels showed sportsmanship and passion, building camaraderie that promises to strengthen the table tennis community in the months and years ahead.

The Paddle Palace Club once again proved to be the perfect venue for such an inclusive and exciting event. From intense rallies to smiles shared between competitors, the tournament delivered unforgettable moments that will be remembered by all participants.

As the dust settles on the Spring Open, players are already looking ahead to future tournaments, inspired by the energy and high level of play witnessed this weekend.

PPC 2025 Spring Open – Event Draws and Results

Event – Click for available draws and resultsFirst PlaceSecond PlaceThird PlaceThird/Fourth PlaceU4200 Doubles RRPavlo Pidoima / Nicholas DaescuRyan Hoarfrost / Hau Lam  U3000 Doubles RRAndrew Kung / Abhishek JoshiRyan Wong / Jeremy Vu Oh  Open Singles RRRyan The NightmarePavlo PidoimaKao Yu-Tang3rd-Nicholas DaescuU1200 RRMoe Pyae TharDong XuSabrina Taylor3rd-Solomon HsuU2000 RRYuwen LiNate WilkinsonSimon Engler3rd-Chen XuU1600 RRChunyew ChooJiarui HuBurke Walls3rd-Tom LackaffU3600 Doubles RRNimay Shah / Nitya ShahJonah Vu / Jiarui Hu  U2250 RRRyan The NightmareRyan HoarfrostNicholas Daescu3rd-Nate WilkinsonU1400 RRAbhishek JoshiAbdalwahab KankouniKerry Blum3rd-Nancy ReynoldsU1800 RRTengke WangNate WilkinsonChen Xu3rd-Vladimir CernovJuniors RRBen ZhangMarcel HaoChristopher Hu4th-Finnley SwansonOver 40 RRIgor BrikerBurke WallsPaul Vernon4th-Josh Hu

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