Texas State Championships Shake Up Drive for the Championship Standings
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The penultimate event of the PDGA National Tour Elite Series has come to a close, with the Texas State Championships marking a significant turning point in the season-long competition. As the players move on to the next stop on the circuit, the Alabama State Championships, new leaders have emerged in both the Men's and Women's standings.
In the Women's division, Valerie Jenkins' victory at Texas States has catapulted her into first place, earning 100 points and a commanding lead over the competition. Paige Pierce, who had held the top spot after the Memorial, saw her position slip to second place after finishing fifth in Texas. Liz Lopez and Sarah Hokom continue to battle for third place, with Lopez retaining her previous standing of 179 points.
However, don't count out Des Reading just yet - despite sitting fifth place with 95 points, she's still within striking distance of the top four, who will take their best four NT finishes into the final event, the Vibram Open on Labor Day weekend. The competition for the 2011 PDGA Tour Series title is heating up, and every point counts.
Meanwhile, in the Men's division, Nikko Locastro has taken the lead after winning Texas State Championships with a total of 193 points. Paul Ulibarri holds second place with 173 points, while David Feldberg and Josh Crowl have made significant gains in the standings, jumping into tie for third place with previous leader Paul McBeth.
The Alabama State Championships are next on the agenda, set to take place from May 13th through 15th at the Athens Sportsplex. The PDGA website will be providing updates on scores and photos throughout the weekend, as the players vie for points in their quest to become the 2011 PDGA Tour Series Champion.
For the latest standings and more information on the National Tour Elite Series, visit www.pdga.com/national-tour.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/nt-standings