Marcela Hones is San Diego’s rising star in women’s pickleball. Introduced to the sport in September 2022, she immediately fell in love with the game and transitioned quickly due to her extensive tennis background. Hailing from a family of accomplished tennis professionals, Marcela is determined to make her mark in pickleball, carrying forward her family’s tradition of excellence in racquet sports.
2026 Wilson PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Match #14
May 23
Averee Beck, Marcela Hones
G1
11
-7
G2
11
-9
Monika Wynne, Janet Liu
G1
11
7
G2
11
9
Match #32
May 23
Nicole Conard, Marisa Ruiz
G1
11
-4
G2
11
-3
Averee Beck, Marcela Hones
G1
11
4
G2
11
3
Gold:
Andrea Koop / Lauren Stratman
Silver:
Estee Widdershoven / Samantha Buyckx
Bronze:
Helen To / Amber Policare
Bracket Completed
Match #43
May 24
Marcela Hones, Rafa Hewett
G1
4
-11
G2
11
-2
G3
4
-11
Preston Gordon, Alexa Quintanilla
G1
4
11
G2
11
2
G3
4
11
Match #59
May 24
Marcela Hones, Rafa Hewett
G1
15
-13
Matthew Kawamoto, Maria Klokotzky
G1
15
13
Match #73
May 24
Mary McGowan, Garrison Eaby
G1
18
-20
Rafa Hewett, Marcela Hones
G1
18
20
Gold:
Estee Widdershoven / Clayton Powell
Silver:
Lauren Stratman / Nicolas Acevedo
Bronze:
Liz Truluck / James Delgado