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 Opelika PPA Challenger
Bracket Completed
Match #15
Apr 18
Olivia McMillan, Marcela Hones
G1
11
-6
G2
11
-9
Keri Lu, Helen To
G1
11
6
G2
11
9
Match #32
Apr 18
Olivia McMillan, Marcela Hones
G1
10
-12
G2
11
-5
G3
4
-11
Ashley Griffith, Jade Rau
G1
10
12
G2
11
5
G3
4
11
Match #36
Apr 18
Olivia McMillan, Marcela Hones
G1
15
-10
Haley Ferguson, Masa Grgan
G1
15
10
Gold:
Mya Bui / Paula Rives
Silver:
Tamaryn Emmrich / Ewa Radzikowska
Bronze:
Isabella Dunlap / Nicole Conard
Bracket Completed
Match #17
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
11
-1
G2
11
-0
Heath Helms, Adaline Machado
G1
11
1
G2
11
0
Match #47
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
11
-5
G2
11
-3
Roger Dugas, Brittany Levkulich
G1
11
5
G2
11
3
Match #82
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
9
-11
G2
11
-13
Freddie Powell, Isabella Dunlap
G1
9
11
G2
11
13
Match #95
Apr 19
Marcela Hones, Donald Young
G1
15
-11
Alvaro Regalado, Beatriz Lopez
G1
15
11
Match #102
Apr 19
Nicole Conard, Rafa Hewett
G1
15
-11
Donald Young, Marcela Hones
G1
15
11
Gold:
Liz Truluck / Anderson Scarpa
Silver:
Isabella Dunlap / Freddie Powell
Bronze:
Nicole Conard / Rafa Hewett