Prairie Pronghorns Pickleball CNPL Victory: The Prairie Pronghorns defeated the Vancouver Owls 3-2 in the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Metropolitan Split on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville, 226 Wyecroft Road. The close matchup saw both teams battling across five games, with each point crucial to the final outcome.
Match Overview
The Vancouver Owls won games two and four, while the Prairie Pronghorns captured games one, three, and five. The five-game series ended with the Pronghorns securing three total wins to the Owls’ two, earning them the victory in this highly competitive split.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Owls | 18 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Prairie Pronghorns | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 3 |
Team Performances
For the Vancouver Owls, players included Christina Chin, Armaan Jiwa Mawji, Anna Dyachenko, and Caelan Sampson. Armaan Jiwa Mawji and Caelan Sampson each secured one category win, while Anna Dyachenko and Caelan Sampson contributed to mixed wins in their pairs MX2.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owls | Christina Chin | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Owls | Armaan Jiwa Mawji | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Owls | Anna Dyachenko | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 20 | MX2 |
| Owls | Caelan Sampson | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 20 | MX2 |
The Prairie Pronghorns featured Antoaneta Toskova, Brad Chapman, Carolina Hack, and Jonas Dähler. Antoaneta Toskova was named Player of the Match. Toskova, Hack, and Chapman contributed wins across categories and mixed pairs MX1, helping their team clinch the overall victory.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorns | Antoaneta Toskova | 1 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Pronghorns | Brad Chapman | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Pronghorns | Carolina Hack | 0 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 21 | MX2 |
| Pronghorns | Jonas Dähler | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 21 | MX2 |
Impact and Significance
The win strengthens the Prairie Pronghorns’ position in the CNPL standings and highlights the importance of teamwork in close matches. Both teams demonstrated strategic play, combining strong individual performances with effective pair coordination, promising exciting action in future CNPL competitions.
News in Brief: Prairie Pronghorns Pickleball CNPL Victory
The Prairie Pronghorns won 3-2 against the Vancouver Owls at the CNPL Metropolitan Split on September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville. Antoaneta Toskova was named Player of the Match. The close five-game series featured strong individual and mixed pair performances, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.