Astoria's Coastal Clash Pickleball Tournament Handed Over to Student Leader

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The 2026 Coastal Clash Pickleball Tournament, held at Fred Lindstrom Park on July 11-12, saw a shift in leadership. For previous iterations, the event was organized by Astoria Recreation Manager Tyler Lyngstad and his team, but this year, the reins were passed to Orrick Evans, an incoming senior at Astoria High School, as his capstone project.

The annual Coastal Clash Pickleball Tournament recently concluded its 2026 edition at Fred Lindstrom Park over the weekend of July 11-12. While the tournament itself is a familiar fixture, this year's event marked a significant change in its operational structure.

Previously, the responsibility for running the two-day pickleball competition had fallen to Astoria Recreation Manager Tyler Lyngstad and his staff. However, a new approach was taken for this year's tournament, with the entire management of the event being undertaken by Orrick Evans. Evans, an Astoria High School student, stepped up to lead the tournament as part of his senior project requirements.

💬 SideLine Take

Handing over a community event of this scale to a high school student is a bold and potentially brilliant move, showcasing a commitment to fostering leadership and community involvement beyond traditional channels.

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