Detroit-Windsor Drive Pickleball Triumph: The Detroit-Windsor Drive defeated the Vancouver Owls 3-2 on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville during the Canadian National Pickleball League’s Metropolitan Split. The match featured strong performances from both teams, with Detroit-Windsor Drive edging out the Owls in a tightly contested series of games.
Detroit-Windsor Drive won three games 21-19, 21-12, and 21-16, while the Vancouver Owls captured two games, 21-16 and 21-12. The match included both singles and mixed doubles contests, with standout performances in key moments that decided the outcome.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Game 5 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Windsor Drive | 21 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 21 | 3 |
| Vancouver Owls | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 2 |
Player Highlights and Scores
Audrey Yeung was named Player of the Match for Detroit-Windsor Drive. She won her singles match 21-20 and partnered with Michael Rizzo for a mixed doubles win 21-19. Natalie Araya added a singles victory 21-20. Michael Rizzo and Evan Hollinsky faced tough losses in singles and mixed doubles but contributed to the team’s overall success.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive | Audrey Yeung | 1 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Drive | Michael Rizzo | 0 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Drive | Natalie Araya | 0 | 1 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 21 | MX2 |
| Drive | Evan Hollinsky | 0 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 21 | MX2 |
For the Vancouver Owls, Caelan Sampson and Armaan Jiwa Mawji secured singles and mixed doubles wins, respectively, while Christina Chin also contributed a mixed doubles victory. Anna Dyachenko faced narrow defeats in both singles and mixed doubles.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owls | Anna Dyachenko | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Owls | Caelan Sampson | 0 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Owls | Christina Chin | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 16 | MX2 |
| Owls | Armaan Jiwa Mawji | 0 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 16 | MX2 |
Mixed Doubles Decisive
Mixed doubles were crucial to Detroit-Windsor Drive’s success. Audrey Yeung and Michael Rizzo’s MX1 pairing won 21-19, while Natalie Araya and Evan Hollinsky lost the MX2 pairing 16-21. Close mixed doubles matches kept fans on the edge until the final points.
Significance of the Match
This victory strengthens Detroit-Windsor Drive’s position in the Canadian National Pickleball League. Their solid singles and mixed doubles performances highlighted teamwork and consistency. The Vancouver Owls remain competitive but will need adjustments to improve in future matches.
News in Brief: Detroit-Windsor Drive Pickleball Triumph
Detroit-Windsor Drive defeated Vancouver Owls 3-2 at CourtX, Oakville. Audrey Yeung earned Player of the Match. Close mixed doubles matches decided the game. The win boosts Detroit-Windsor Drive’s CNPL standing, while the Vancouver Owls prepare for upcoming contests.
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