London Smash Pickleball Club Stuns Vancouver Owls: The London Smash Pickleball Club defeated the Vancouver Owls 3–1 in the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Central Split held on Sunday, May 17, at Smash Pickleball in London, Ontario. The home team came out strong in front of local fans and secured the match with key wins in Games 1, 3, and 4.
This matchup brought together top players from across Canada, with both teams aiming to gain early momentum in the CNPL season. Each team had four players: Jessica Kawamoto, Preston Gordon, Ryan Torresin, and Serena Smith represented the London Smash Pickleball Club, while Armaan Jiwa Mawji, Ava Weeks, Christina Chin, and Eric Fought competed for the Vancouver Owls.
London Starts Strong
The London Smash Pickleball Club opened the match with a close 21–20 win in Game 1.
| Game | London Smash Pickleball Club | Vancouver Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 21 | 20 |
| Game 2 | 20 | 21 |
| Game 3 | 21 | 11 |
| Game 4 | 21 | 16 |
| Total Games Won | 3 | 1 |
| Outcome | Win | Loss |
Vancouver Fights Hard
Despite the loss, the Vancouver Owls showed grit and determination. Their win in Game 2 kept them in the match, but London’s powerful play in the later games was too much to overcome.
What It Means
This win puts the London Smash Pickleball Club in a strong position in the Central Split standings of the 2025 CNPL. Their strong teamwork and focused play could help them go far this season. The Vancouver Owls, although defeated, showed potential and will look to bounce back in future matches.
News in Brief: London Smash Pickleball Club Stuns Vancouver Owls
The London Smash Pickleball Club beat the Vancouver Owls 3–1 at the 2025 CNPL Central Split on May 17 in London, Ontario. London won Games 1, 3, and 4. Vancouver took Game 2. Both teams played hard, but London came out on top in front of their home crowd.