David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
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February 2026, Sports
Tennis Club Gives Back to the Community
Barbara Camozzi The PASS program was so much fun, and those kids can hit the ball! I personally played with two women who had great shots, serves, and movement. I looked at other courts and saw so much passion for the game, and it was great to watch. We had so many PebbleCreek Tennis Club…
February 2026, Sports
Sponsor Spotlight: How We Can Support Those Who Support Us
Dennis Poppe, PCPB Club President Sponsorships play a crucial role in helping our PebbleCreek Pickleball Club grow and thrive. The financial support we receive from our core sponsors has allowed us to upgrade our facilities, enhance our programs, and expand the events we offer throughout the year. Their contributions directly improve the experience we all…
February 2026, Sports
Who Wakes Up Very Early to Play Pickleball at 6 a.m.?
Spike Razem For the past three years whether it be summer heat or winter cold, the same group gets to the North courts early (i.e., 5:50 a.m.) to start the day whacking that yellow plastic ball. The PC Pickleball AM Group includes 48 people and is organized using the Spond App by Bob Funkhouser, Mark…
February 2026, Sports
Celebrating PebbleCreek Pickleball!
Barbara Wellington In 2004, Grover Lumbard started PebbleCreek Pickleball with four courts on the Eagle’s Nest side. We can thank him and many others for bringing the sport to our community, bringing joy to thousands. Beth Kelly, PebbleCreek Pickleball’s club historian, can tell you a lot about the club’s early days. Her chronicling of the…
Sports, February 2026
Billiards Club Crushes the Buckeye Legends in an 8-Ball Showdown
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator On Dec. 10, 2025, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) hosted the Buckeye Legends (BL) for an 8-ball shootout in PebbleCreek’s Salerno Billiards Room. PCBC delivered a commanding performance, winning both matches and 34 games to BL’s 18. The first match featured a one-on-one 8-ball series, with each of PCBC’s four…
Sports, February 2026
Billiards Club President’s Message
Blair Dreyfus This is getting to be a real pain in the … just kidding! As club president I do enjoy getting the opportunity to write these monthly president’s messages. So, since I have that opportunity I think I’ll take it. But not before thanking our members who took time out of their day to…
Sports, February 2026
Billiards Club Travel Teams Thrive in 2025
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator Following a modest start with just a handful of inter-community matches in 2024, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) travel teams enjoyed a breakout year in 2025, engaging in spirited competition against other communities across the West Valley and forging many new friendships in the process. The teams participated in 33…
February 2026, Sports
Billiards Club Prevails over CantaMia Again
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator On Dec. 12, 2025, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) and CantaMia Billiards Club (CM) faced off in an exciting series of 8-ball matches, split between the two communities’ venues. Four players from each club traveled to the opponent’s home tables, fostering a day of intense competition and friendly camaraderie. The…
Sports, February 2026
Billiards Club Ladies Split Matches with CantaMia
Dan Harris, Travel Team Coordinator On Dec. 18, 2025, four ladies from CantaMia (CM) traveled here for a friendly clash against four ladies from the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC). After sharing lunch and having plenty of laughs, the clubs squared off in two short-rack 8-ball singles matches, and each club won one match. Overall, CM…