New Jersey 5s Pickleball Triumph: The New Jersey 5s claimed a 3-1 win over the Brooklyn Pickleball Team on Sunday at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament. The victory gave the 5s their third win of the event, while Brooklyn ended the day with one win.
Strong Start by New Jersey 5s
The New Jersey 5s opened the match with a win in women’s doubles. Anna Leigh Waters and Meghan Dizon defeated Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto 11-7.
In the men’s doubles match, Will Howells and Zane Navratil kept the momentum going by beating AJ Koller and Riley Newman 11-6, putting the 5s ahead 2-0.
View this post on Instagram
Brooklyn’s Mixed Doubles Comeback
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team fought back in the first mixed doubles match. AJ Koller and Rachel Rohrabacher pulled off a close win, beating Meghan Dizon and Zane Navratil 12-10 to cut the 5s’ lead.
However, the New Jersey 5s sealed the match in the second mixed doubles game. Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells won 11-4 over Riley Newman and Jackie Kawamoto, giving their team the third and final point.
| Match | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | vs | New Jersey 5s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | vs | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | 7 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | AJ Koller / Riley Newman | vs | Will Howells / Zane Navratil | 6 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | AJ Koller / Rachel Rohrabacher | vs | Meghan Dizon / Zane Navratil | 12 – 10 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Riley Newman / Jackie Kawamoto | vs | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells | 4 – 11 |
| Dreambreaker | AJ Koller / Riley Newman / Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | vs | Will Howells / Zane Navratil / Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | 0 – 0 (Not Played) |
No Dreambreaker Needed
With the New Jersey 5s leading 3-1, a Dreambreaker tiebreak was not necessary. Though both teams were ready with their full lineups, the match was already decided. The victory confirms the New Jersey 5s as one of the top teams in the tournament.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Pickleball Triumph
The New Jersey 5s earned a 3-1 win over the Brooklyn Pickleball Team on Sunday at the MLP Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids. Wins in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and the second mixed match secured the victory. A Dreambreaker was not needed as New Jersey clinched it early.
ALSO READ: Texas Ranchers Sweep to Bronze in MLP Showdown—Dreambreaker Not Needed