Atlanta Bouncers Challenger Level Standings: As we assess the Major League Pickleball Premier Level Power Rankings at the middle of the season, we also turn our attention to the Challenger Level. With recent Waiver Wire changes, it’s crucial to evaluate the current state of the teams and their prospects moving forward. Let’s take a closer look at the Atlanta Bouncers, who currently hold the 5th spot in the Challenger race.
Season Overview
The Bouncers have shown potential, but their performance has been inconsistent. They suffered a surprising loss to the last-place Black Bears in a Dreambreaker during the Kansas City event. Dreambreakers have been a particular challenge for the Bouncers this season—had they gone 3-4 in Dreambreakers, they could have been in first place overall. Despite their struggles in women’s doubles, the addition of Cederquist and Barr should make them a top contender in that category moving forward.
Original Team Lineup
The Atlanta Bouncers began the season with a strong roster, featuring:
- Jaume Martinez Vich (Ranked 4th)
- Genie Erokhina (Ranked 17th)
- Todd Fought (Ranked 26th)
- Angie Walker (Ranked 37th)
Recent Transactions
The Bouncers made some strategic moves to strengthen their lineup:
- Trade: Before Waiver Period 2, Genie Erokhina was traded to the Black Bears in exchange for Susannah Barr, along with cash considerations.
- Waiver Period #2: The team added Emily Cederquist and waived Angie Walker.
Current Team
- Jaume Martinez Vich
- Susannah Barr
- Todd Fought
- Emily Cederquist
Recent Match Performance
The Atlanta Bouncers have had a mixed bag of results in their last five matches:
- W (3-1) vs. Black Bears
- L (2-3) vs. Black Bears
- W (3-1) vs. Breakers
- L (1-3) vs. SoCal
- L (2-3) vs. Chicago Slice
Playoff Chances
The Bouncers have an 82 percent chance of making the playoffs. They need to average 1.5 points per match to secure their spot. With a strong men’s team and an improved women’s team, they should be able to meet this target. However, improving their performance in Dreambreakers will be crucial to their success.
| Category | Statistic/Rank |
| Matches Played/Remaining | 12/11 |
| Points | 20 |
| Points Per Match | 1.67 |
| Current Position in the Table | 5th |
| Men’s Doubles Win % | 83% (1st) |
| Mixed Doubles Win % | 63% (T-1st) |
| Dreambreaker Win % | 14% (9th, 1-6) |
| Overall Match Win % | 55.56% |
| Max Points Possible | 53 (8th) |
| Women’s Doubles Win % | 25% (10th) |
News in Brief: Atlanta Bouncers Challenger Level Standings
In the middle of the Major League Pickleball season, the Atlanta Bouncers hold the 5th spot in the Challenger race but have struggled with consistency. Key roster changes include the addition of Susannah Barr and Emily Cederquist, boosting their prospects in women’s doubles.
However, their Dreambreaker performance has been lacking, costing them potential first-place standing. With 12 matches played and 11 remaining, the Bouncers have accumulated 20 points, averaging 1.67 points per match. Their men’s doubles team leads the league with an 83% win rate, but they must improve in Dreambreakers to secure a playoff spot.
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