Valarie Jenkins Takes Lead in National Tour Standings with Fourth Win at Beaver State Fling
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The 2011 National Tour season has reached its mid-point, and with only two events remaining before the Vibram Open on Labor Day weekend, Valarie Jenkins is sitting pretty at the top of the leaderboard. Her fourth win at the Beaver State Fling has earned her a perfect 400 points in the "Drive for the Championship" presented by Vibram Disc Golf.
The format of the National Tour standings requires competitors to bring their top four finishes into the Vibram Open, and Valarie's impressive performance so far has given her a significant advantage. With six events already under her belt, she will need to be on top form at the King of the Lake in July and the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open in August if any other competitor is going to catch up.
Paige Pierce finished third at the Beaver State Fling and remains second in the FPO point standings with 379 points. Despite not winning either of her last two events, she still has a chance to reach the perfect 400 points. Sarah Hokom's consistent performances have earned her third place in the standings with 376 points, while Liz Lopez is hot on her heels in fourth position with 365 points.
In the MPO division, Nikko Locastro and Paul McBeth are both within striking distance of Valarie's lead. Nikko leads the men's standings with 381 points after two wins at Texas States and Alabama States. Paul McBeth may be fifth in the standings with 351 points, but his recent win at the Beaver State Fling has given him a boost and he still has a chance to catch up.
David Feldberg and Nate Doss are vying for second place in the MPO standings after tying for second at the BSF. They both gained 93 points each and now stand in second and third place with 374 points and 369 points, respectively. Paul Ulibarri is fourth in the standings with 353 points after winning his first National Tour event of the season.
The next two stops on the National Tour will be crucial for competitors looking to better their point totals before the final event at the Vibram Open. Valarie Jenkins will be fighting hard to maintain her lead, but others are still in contention and eager to catch up. Fans can keep up-to-date with all the latest news, photos, and live scoring on www.pdga.com. The complete Drive for the Championship standings can also be found online at www.pdga.com/national-tour.
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/val-perfect-at-400