Northern Lights Pickleball Victory CNPL: The Northern Lights defeated the Detroit-Windsor Drive 3-1 in the Canadian National Pickleball League (CNPL) Metropolitan Split on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville, 226 Wyecroft Road. The Lights secured victory with strong individual and mixed pair performances across four games.
Match Summary
The Northern Lights won games one, two, and four, while Detroit-Windsor Drive captured game three. The total scoreline of 3-1 highlighted Northern Lights’ consistency and teamwork, allowing them to clinch the win in this competitive matchup.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Lights | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 3 |
| Detroit-Windsor Drive | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 1 |
Northern Lights Performances
Northern Lights players included Marie-Christine Salvas, Joel Pelletier, Danielle Boss, and Lucas Wong. Lucas Wong was named Player of the Match. Joel Pelletier and Lucas Wong contributed category wins, while Marie-Christine Salvas, Joel Pelletier, Danielle Boss, and Lucas Wong earned mixed wins in pairs MX1 and MX2, securing points that led to the team’s success.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lights | Marie-Christine Salvas | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Lights | Joel Pelletier | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Lights | Danielle Boss | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 18 | MX2 |
| Lights | Lucas Wong | 1 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 18 | MX2 |
Detroit-Windsor Drive Performances
Detroit-Windsor Drive featured Audrey Yeung, Michael Rizzo, Alexis Contratto, and Evan Hollinsky. Audrey Yeung and Alexis Contratto each contributed a category win. However, the team fell short in mixed pair matches MX1 and MX2, which allowed the Northern Lights to pull ahead.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive | Audrey Yeung | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Drive | Michael Rizzo | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Drive | Alexis Contratto | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 21 | MX2 |
| Drive | Evan Hollinsky | 0 | 0 | 19 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 21 | MX2 |
Impact and Significance
The win strengthens Northern Lights’ standing in the CNPL league and demonstrates the importance of teamwork and balanced play between individual and mixed pairs. Detroit-Windsor Drive showed strong individual talent, signaling future matchups will remain competitive and exciting for fans.
News in Brief: Northern Lights Pickleball Victory CNPL
The Northern Lights defeated the Detroit-Windsor Drive 3-1 at the CNPL Metropolitan Split on September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville. Lucas Wong was named Player of the Match. Northern Lights’ strong mixed pair performances were key, while Detroit-Windsor Drive captured one game, keeping fans engaged until the final point.
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