Prairie Pronghorns Pickleball Triumph: The Prairie Pronghorns defeated the Northern Lights 3-1 on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at CourtX in Oakville during the Canadian National Pickleball League’s Metropolitan Split. The Pronghorns dominated the match, winning three of four games and showing strong teamwork in both singles and mixed doubles.
Prairie Pronghorns won the first three games 21-18, 21-17, and 21-19. Northern Lights captured the fourth game 21-15, but it was not enough to overcome the Pronghorns’ consistent performance. The match highlighted the skill and strategy of both teams.
| Team | Game 1 | Game 2 | Game 3 | Game 4 | Total Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Pronghorns | 21 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 3 |
| Northern Lights | 18 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 1 |
Player Highlights and Scores
Kim Layton and Brad Chapman contributed significantly for Prairie Pronghorns. Layton won her singles match 21-18 and teamed with Chapman for a mixed doubles win 21-19. Brad Chapman mirrored this performance with his singles win 21-17 and mixed doubles victory.
Antoaneta Toskova and Mikaël Gaumond each won their singles matches 21-18 and 21-17, respectively, but lost in mixed doubles 15-21.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronghorns | Kim Layton | 0 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Pronghorns | Brad Chapman | 0 | 1 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 21 | 19 | MX1 |
| Pronghorns | Antoaneta Toskova | 0 | 1 | 21 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 21 | MX2 |
| Pronghorns | Mikaël Gaumond | 0 | 1 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 21 | MX2 |
For Northern Lights, Danielle Boss and Lucas Wong won their MX2 mixed doubles 21-15, while Marie-Christine Salvas and Joel Pelletier faced tough losses in both singles and mixed doubles.
| Team | Player | POTM | Category Wins | Category PF | Category PA | Mixed Wins | Mixed PF | Mixed PA | Mixed Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lights | Marie-Christine Salvas | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Lights | Joel Pelletier | 0 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 21 | MX1 |
| Lights | Danielle Boss | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 15 | MX2 |
| Lights | Lucas Wong | 0 | 0 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 21 | 15 | MX2 |
Mixed Doubles Play
Mixed doubles proved decisive in the Pronghorns’ victory. Kim Layton and Brad Chapman’s MX1 pairing secured a 21-19 win, while Antoaneta Toskova and Mikaël Gaumond lost the MX2 pairing 15-21. The combination of strong singles and key mixed doubles wins gave Prairie Pronghorns the edge.
Significance of the Match
The win strengthens Prairie Pronghorns’ standing in the Canadian National Pickleball League. Their balanced performance in singles and mixed doubles shows teamwork and consistency. Northern Lights will need to adjust strategies to improve in upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Prairie Pronghorns Pickleball Triumph
Prairie Pronghorns beat Northern Lights 3-1 at CourtX, Oakville. Kim Layton and Brad Chapman won both singles and MX1 mixed doubles. Danielle Boss and Lucas Wong captured MX2 mixed doubles for Northern Lights. The victory boosts Prairie Pronghorns’ CNPL position as the season continues.
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