Watertown’s first pickleball tournament a big success

By Roger Whittle - August 11, 2025 in Events, Featured, News, Sports Reading Time: 2 minutes

Sara Mathes and Allen Stroschein, near court, take on Susan Nilsen & Don Meyer during the first day of the Watertown Pickleball Tournament, the first for the city’s new courts at Prairie Lakes Wellness Center. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

Watertown’s first-ever outdoor pickleball tournament held August 8-10 drew hundreds of competitors from three states to the new Watertown Pickleball C...

Keep reading this and dozens of other stories for only $10. Cancel immediately or enjoy local daily news for 30 days. This option auto-renews each month for only $10 (plus sales tax). Thanks for clicking!

Watertown native professes vows

Roger Whittle

Roger is a lifelong journalist with 50 years of experience at more than a dozen newspapers across the country. A native of Watertown and 1978 WHS grad, he has won numerous awards for writing, photography and newspage design. He returned to his hometown in 2012 and is looking forward to joining his wife, Twila Schmitt, in retirement.

Recent Articles

Southern storms bring record warmth to Watertown

Doug Allen column: Me Too; I Am Jane Doe

National Newspaper Week October 4-10