Papcke/Pugh win the national championship of corn hole for the third year in a row, a breakdown

The final round of the PAP Cheap You Cornholed Championship came down to two teams: Koi Culpepper and her partner, the reigning national champs, against a young duo challenging for the title. The young team started strong but had a few missed shots early. Culpepper responded with pressure bags, cleaning up the board and closing the gap. Both teams traded key shots, with tense moments as bags either slid in or blocked scoring routes.

Late in the match, Culpepper’s teammate faced a crucial decision. If she dropped a bag safely onto the board, they’d win by one point. But any slip could have reset the score and extended the game. With the crowd finally locked in, she landed the shot on the board, sealing the win at 21-20. It marked a third straight national title for Culpepper and her team on ESPN2, with some bar patrons caught by surprise as they watched a championship match break out alongside their drinks and music.