Detroit-Windsor Drive CNPL Victory: The Detroit-Windsor Drive defeated the Northern Lights in a close 3-2 match on Sunday, July 20, 2025, during the CNPL Western Split. The event took place at IPOP (Inclusive Place of Pickleball) located at 9855 Austin Road in Burnaby. Both teams fought hard, but Detroit-Windsor Drive came out on top in the fifth and final game.
Game Breakdown
The match was played in five games.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Total Wins | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights | 21 | 7 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 2 | Loss |
| Detroit-Windsor Drive | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 3 | Win |
Team Members and Roles
Northern Lights was represented by Danielle Boss, Graham Hilyer, Lucas Wong, and Marie-Christine Salvas. Detroit-Windsor Drive’s winning lineup included Alexis Contratto, Audrey Yeung, Evan Hollinsky, and Wesley Gabrielsen. The game was part of the ongoing 2025 CNPL Western Split competition and showed the strength and teamwork of both sides.
Significance of the Win
This win added a third victory to the Detroit-Windsor Drive’s record in the Western Split, while the Northern Lights finished the match with two wins. It was a close contest that highlighted the skill and energy of the players involved. Fans at the Burnaby arena got to enjoy high-quality matches on Sunday.
News in Brief: Detroit-Windsor Drive CNPL Victory
Detroit-Windsor Drive beat Northern Lights 3-2 on Sunday at the 2025 CNPL Western Split in Burnaby. Both teams showed strong efforts in five games, but the Drive took the final win. Key players included Alexis Contratto and Lucas Wong. The match boosted Detroit-Windsor’s standings in the tournament.
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