The Chicago Turkey Shoot, which begins Friday in Lombard, Illinois, is the second event of the 2024-25 Ladies Professional Racquetball Tour (LPRT) season. The field of 23 includes 17 of the top 20 LPRT players, led by LPRT #1 Maria Jose Vargas, #2 Paola Longoria, #3 Montserrat Mejia and #4 Alexandra Herrera.
Some interesting early matches to look for could be Natalia Mendez versus Samantha Salas in the 7/10 match, and the 8/9 match is usually a gooder and this time out it’ll be veterans Cristina Amaya and Carla Muñoz facing off. Also, 15th seed Michelle Key could have a punchers chance against Longoria.
There will be some interesting doubles matches with the 4/5 match between 4th seeds Key and Brenda Laime versus 5th seeds Kelani Lawrence and Jessica Parrilla, and also an anticipated 2/7 match which should be 2nd seeds Mendez and Maria Jose Vargas against 7th seeds Valeria Centellas and Muñoz. However, Centellas and Muñoz need to defeat 10th seeds Chanis Leon and Stephanie Synhorst in the morning to set that up.
Finally, former top 10 player Erika Manilla played in the Golden State Open last weekend, but will not be in Lombard. However, she can’t be too far away from returning to the LPRT, so perhaps we’ll see her at next month’s Christmas Classic in Maryland.
Play begins Friday morning at 9 AM with the Round of 32, and continues Friday afternoon with the Round of 16. The quarterfinals and semi-finals will be Saturday morning and afternoon, respectively, with the final Sunday at 11 AM. Doubles begins Friday morning and and then the quarterfinals will be Friday evening at 6 and 7 PM. The doubles semis are at 6 and 7 PM Saturday evening with the final Sunday at noon. All times central. You can watch the action live from Lombard via the LPRT YouTube channel.
32nd Annual Glass Court & Fitness LPRT Turkey Shoot Racquetball Tournament
Lombard, Illinois - November 22-24, 2024
Singles Round of 32 - Thursday
1) Maria José Vargas - BYE
16) Naomi Ros v. 17) Sheryl Lotts - 10 AM
9) Carla Muñoz - BYE
8) Cristina Amaya - BYE
5) Kelani Lawrence - BYE
12) Lexi York v. 21) Annie Sanchez - 9 AM
13) Stephanie Synhorst v. 20) Valeria Centellas - 9 AM
4) Alexandra Herrera - BYE
3) Montserrat Mejia - BYE
14) Maria Paz Riquelme v. 19) Khyathi Velpuri - 9 AM
11) Jessica Parrilla v. 22) Victoria Rodriguez - 10 AM
6) Brenda Laime - BYE
7) Natalia Mendez - BYE
10) Samantha Salas v. 23) Bri Millet - 10 AM
15) Michelle Key v. 18) Chanis Leon - 10 AM
2) Paola Longoria - BYE
Doubles - Round of 16 - Friday
1) Alexandra Herrera & Montserrat Mejia - BYE
8) Sheryl Lotts & Lexi York v. 9) Naomi Ros & Annie Sanchez - Noon
5) Kelani Lawrence & Jessica Parrilla - BYE
4) Michelle Key & Brenda Laime - BYE
3) Paola Longoria & Samantha Salas - BYE
6) Cristina Amaya & Maria Paz Riquelme v. 11) Ella Boaz & Khyathi Velpuri - 11 AM
7) Valeria Centellas & Carla Muñoz v. 10) Chanis Leon & Stephanie Synhorst - 11 AM
2) Natalia Mendez & Maria Jose Vargas - BYE
Doubles - Quarterfinals - Friday
1) Alexandra Herrera & Montserrat Mejia v. 8) Sheryl Lotts & Lexi York or 9) Naomi Ros & Annie Sanchez - 7 PM
4) Michelle Key & Brenda Laime v. 5) Kelani Lawrence & Jessica Parrilla - 7 PM
3) Paola Longoria & Samantha Salas v. 6) Cristina Amaya & Maria Paz Riquelme or 11) Ella Boaz & Khyathi Velpuri - 6 PM
2) Natalia Mendez & Maria Jose Vargas v. 7) Valeria Centellas & Carla Muñoz or 10) Chanis Leon & Stephanie Synhorst - 6 PM
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