Carolina Pickleball Club Edges Out Utah Black Diamonds in a nail-biting contest at the Las Vegas tournament of MLP winning 3-2 in games. The match was a show of skill and determination from both teams, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Men’s Doubles
In the opening men’s doubles match, Ben Johns and Collin Johns of the Carolina Pickleball Club faced off against the Utah Black Diamonds’ Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong. The match was tightly contested, but the Utah Black Diamonds duo pulled off a victory, taking the game 25-21.
Women’s Doubles
The Carolina Pickleball Club responded in the women’s doubles match, where Brooke Buckner and Kaitlyn Christian faced Genie Bouchard and Alix Truong of the Utah Black Diamonds. This matchup was equally intense, with the Carolina Pickleball Club pair narrowly losing in a thrilling tiebreaker, falling 27-25.
Mixed Doubles
The mixed doubles competition featured Brooke Buckner and Ben Johns from the Carolina Pickleball Club against Genie Bouchard and Tyler Loong. The Carolina Pickleball Club duo dominated the match, securing a convincing 25-15 victory.
The second mixed doubles matchup saw Collin Johns and Kaitlyn Christian battle against Connor Garnett and Alix Truong. This game was another tightly contested affair, but Collin Johns and Kaitlyn Christian managed to edge out their opponents, winning 27-25.
Dreambreaker Decider
The match resulted in a Dreambreaker, where the Carolina Pickleball Club needed to secure a win to clinch the overall victory. With the crowd on its feet, the Carolina Pickleball Club team delivered, finishing the Dreambreaker with a score of 21-18, sealing the 3-2 match win.
Final Match Summary
- Carolina Pickleball Club: 3
- Utah Black Diamonds: 2
Event | Carolina Pickleball Club | Score | Utah Black Diamonds | Score |
Men’s Doubles | Ben Johns / Collin Johns | 21 | Connor Garnett / Tyler Loong | 25 |
Women’s Doubles | Brooke Buckner / Kaitlyn Christian | 25 | Genie Bouchard / Alix Truong | 27 |
Mixed Doubles 1 | Brooke Buckner / Ben Johns | 25 | Genie Bouchard / Tyler Loong | 15 |
Mixed Doubles 2 | Collin Johns / Kaitlyn Christian | 27 | Connor Garnett / Alix Truong | 25 |
Dreambreaker | Carolina Pickleball Club | 21 | Utah Black Diamonds | 18 |
News in Brief: Carolina Pickleball Club Edges Out Utah Black Diamonds
In an exhilarating matchup at MLP Las Vegas, the Carolina Pickleball Club narrowly defeated the Utah Black Diamonds 3-2. The contest featured a series of intense games, with both teams showing their talent. After a challenging start, Carolina Pickleball Club rallied to win in the Dreambreaker, ensuring their victory in this closely fought battle.
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