Montreal Lions’ Victory in CNPL: The Montreal Lions won a close match against the Northern Lights Ontario Pickleball on Sunday, May 18, at Smash Pickleball in London, Ontario. This game was part of the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Central Split. The Lions won three games, while the Northern Lights Ontario Pickleball took two.
Match Overview and Team Lineups
| Game | Northern Lights Ontario Lights | Montreal Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 21 | 20 |
| Game 2 | 18 | 21 |
| Game 3 | 21 | 20 |
| Game 4 | 19 | 21 |
| Game 5 | 15 | 21 |
| Total Games Won | 2 | 3 |
| Outcome | Loss | Win |
The Northern Lights Ontario Pickleball players were Danielle Boss, Joel Pelletier, Lucas Wong, and Marie-Christine Salvas. The Montreal Lions team included Anne-Sophie Courteau, Ernesto Fajardo, Louis-Charles Amyot, and Stevie Petropouleas.
Game-by-Game Details
The match was tight with both teams trading wins in the first four games. Northern Lights won the first and third games, while Montreal Lions took the second and fourth games. The deciding fifth game went to the Montreal Lions, who scored 21 points to Northern Lights’ 15.
Importance of the Result
This win gives the Montreal Lions a strong position in the 2025 CNPL Central Split standings. The Northern Lights fought hard but fell short in the final game. Both teams will look to improve as the league continues.
News in Brief: Montreal Lions’ Victory in CNPL
On May 18, the Montreal Lions edged out the Northern Lights 3-2 in a close match at Smash Pickleball in London, Ontario. The game was part of the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League Central Split. Both teams played well, but the Lions won the final game.