GOLD Men's 4.0 Doubles Pickleball | 9.26.26 | Bradley/Ackerson VS Spark/Gilliam

2026 Powerball North Carolina Amateur State Championships powered by the Carvana PPA Tour & Southern Pickleball Burlington Pickleball Complex | Burlington, NC September 26th, 2026 / September 27th, 2026 Bob Bradley & Jay Ackerson VS Christopher Sparks & Ray Gilliam GOLD Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50+/60+/70+) COMBINED Today’s announcer was Mark Spackman, cofounder of Southern Pickleball, and John Roberts, general manager of Rhythm & Rally (the world’s largest indoor pickleball complex in Macon, Georgia). Welcome to the 2026 Powerball North Carolina Amateur State Championships, where amateur pickleball players from 13 states and 2 countries (the United States and the United Kingdom) have come together in Burlington to compete for a North Carolina state title. With players traveling from as far as Michigan, Illinois, New York, and Texas, this championship brings a wide range of talent to the court and plenty of energy to every match. There’s more on the line than a medal. Players are competing for the opportunity to qualify for two major amateur events: the World Pickleball Championships in Dallas, Texas, and the Southern Pickleball Championships in Macon, Georgia. Today’s livestream is proudly supported by the City of Burlington! Located between Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham, Burlington is a great place to explore between matches. Grab a bite downtown, visit the historic City Park carousel, and enjoy some time in the heart of North Carolina.   / burlingtonnc   https://www.burlingtonnc.gov/ A huge thank you to Diadem Pickleball, the official ball sponsor of Southern Pickleball, for helping bring our community together through the joy of playing. Visit diademsports.com and use code Southern10 for 10% off your order. Subscribe to SouthernPickleballTV.com for more tournament matches, livestreams, player features, and amateur pickleball coverage from events across the country. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe, and follow Southern Pickleball on social media for more action from the courts! Stay connected with us on social media:   / southernpickleball     / southernpickleball     / southernpickleball