As the sport of pickleball surges in popularity nationwide, one woman is arguably responsible for its boom in Hillsboro.Â
In 2016, Cindy Cosenzo founded the Hillsboro Community Pickleball program — free biweekly practice sessions open to all skill levels — after playing only a few casual games with friends.
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