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The collegiate pickleball season has finally arrived, and excitement is at an all-time high. This weekend, top players from across the West will converge for the first Super Regional of the year, hosted at a DUPR-verified club, The Picklr Kaysville. With rivalries renewed and bids on the line, fans can expect high-level play and plenty of intense competition on the courts.

Schools Represented

This year’s event brings together an exciting mix of programs:

• University of Utah
• Utah Valley University
• University of Southern California
• Utah Tech University
• Southern Utah University
• Brigham Young University
• Utah State University

With so many powerhouse programs competing, every match has the potential to shape the season ahead.

Featured Players to Watch

The spotlight shines bright on a handful of players who have already established themselves as standouts in the collegiate scene.

Top Men:

• Clayton Boydston (Utah Tech) - DUPR 5.881
• Liam Duffin (Utah Tech) - DUPR: 5.835
• Charles Case (Utah Valley) - DUPR 5.741

Top Women:

• Ella Boydston (Utah Tech) - DUPR: 5.472
• Lauren Mercado (Utah Tech) - DUPR: 5.386
• Mary Monson (Utah Tech) - DUPR: 5.116 

These athletes will be central figures in the weekend’s battles, and fans should keep an eye out for their performances.

Programs in the Spotlight

Based on preseason buzz, three programs stand out as early contenders:

1) Utah Tech – A program loaded with talent on both the men’s and women’s sides.

2) Utah Valley – Ready to challenge for the crown and prove their depth.

3) BYU – Looking to secure their place among the top contenders with a strong showing.

Expect tight competition for the third bid between BYU, USC, and Southern Utah University, ensuring that every match has real stakes.

Schedule

Don’t miss any of the action! Take a look at this weekend’s schedule here:

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What to Expect

This event marks more than just the start of a new season. It is the rebirth of one of the fiercest rivalries in collegiate pickleball. Utah Tech and Utah Valley will go head-to-head once again, battling to see who is the best in the west. Every rally, every point, every game will matter.

Fans can also look forward to professional coverage: Cracked Racquets is our livestream partner, bringing polished commentary and analysis. The semifinals and finals will be streamed live on Sunday on our YouTube channel. Don’t miss a single point of the action!

Mark your calendars. Gather your crew. And get ready, because collegiate pickleball is back, and it’s bigger than ever.

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