LOCUST GROVE - Pickleball is gaining popularity as a sport amongst adults due to its fun and lightweight gaming style.
But bringing it to schools opens the door for more people, young and old, to get involved in a sport that could be a gateway to many other sports. But that's just the effect that pickleball should have on those who want to play it.
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