Prairie Pronghorns Pickleball Comeback Victory: The Prairie Pronghorns defeated the Southwestern Ontario Brewers 3-2 in the opening round of the 2025 Canadian National Pickleball League Metropolitan Split. The match took place on September 6, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville. The win marked the Pronghorns’ third victory of the season, while the Brewers dropped to two wins.
Match Overview
The Brewers started strong by winning the first two games, 21-19 and 21-17. However, the Pronghorns rallied back, taking the next three games 21-8, 21-19, and 21-19. This comeback sealed the match for the Pronghorns with a 3-2 overall result.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Ontario Brewers | 21 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 2 |
| Prairie Pronghorns | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 3 |
Southwestern Ontario Brewers Performance
The Brewers put forward a determined effort. Ava Kalist and Kyle Hermetz, playing as a mixed doubles pair, managed to win one game with a score of 21-19. Another mixed doubles team, Mark Cleminson and Tiffany Au, also picked up a victory, winning 21-17. Still, the Brewers could not stop the Pronghorns’ late push.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Kalist | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Kyle Hermetz | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Mark Cleminson | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 17 | MX2 |
| Tiffany Au | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 17 | MX2 |
Prairie Pronghorns Standout Players
For the Pronghorns, Antoaneta Toskova stood out as the Player of the Match. She won her category game 21-8, helping swing momentum. Brad Chapman added a 21-19 win, while Kim Layton and Mikaël Gaumond each scored victories in their categories, both finishing 21-8 and 21-19.
| Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoaneta Toskova | 1 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Brad Chapman | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Kim Layton | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 21 | MX2 |
| Mikaël Gaumond | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 21 | MX2 |
What It Means Going Forward
The result showed the Pronghorns’ ability to recover after a slow start. Their win keeps them moving forward with confidence in the CNPL season. The Brewers, despite strong mixed doubles play, will need to regroup before their next matchup.
News in Brief: Prairie Pronghorns Pickleball Comeback Victory
The Prairie Pronghorns came from behind to beat the Southwestern Ontario Brewers 3-2 in the 2025 CNPL Metropolitan Split opener at CourtX in Oakville. After losing the first two games, the Pronghorns won three straight to claim victory. Antoaneta Toskova was named Player of the Match.
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