Northern Lights Pickleball CNPL Victory: Northern Lights scored a strong 3-1 win over Detroit-Windsor Drive on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP) in Burnaby. The match was part of the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Western Split and featured four intense games between the two teams.
Four-Game Battle at Burnaby Venue
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Games Won | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Windsor Drive | 15 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 1 | Loss |
| Northern Lights | 21 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 3 | Win |
The win moved Northern Lights to three total wins in the Western Split. Detroit-Windsor Drive, now at one win, could not stop the Northern Lights’ momentum on Saturday.
Lineup for Both Teams
Northern Lights were led by Danielle Boss, Joel Pelletier, Lucas Wong, and Marie-Christine Salvas. Their teamwork and strong play helped the team stay in control for most of the match.
Detroit-Windsor Drive included Audrey Yeung, Jonas Dähler, Natalie Araya, and Wesley Gabrielsen. They showed good effort, especially in Game 4, but could not keep up in the early rounds.
What This Win Means
The 3-1 result helps Northern Lights move up in the CNPL standings. With three wins, they are becoming one of the stronger teams in the Western Split.
Detroit-Windsor Drive will look to bounce back in their next match. Even though they lost, the Game 4 win gives them something to build on.
News in Brief: Northern Lights Pickleball CNPL Victory
Northern Lights beat Detroit-Windsor Drive 3-1 on July 19, 2025, in the CNPL Western Split at Burnaby’s IPOP facility. Danielle Boss and her team won the first three games to claim the match. Detroit-Windsor Drive won Game 4 but couldn’t turn the tide.
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