Las Vegas Night Owls Pickleball Playoffs: The Las Vegas Night Owls kept their postseason run alive on Saturday, August 16, with two straight wins over the Bay Area Breakers in the Toray Major League Pickleball Playoffs. Both victories came in the Premier Level quarterfinals at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California.
First Match: Night Owls Take Control
The first contest ended 3-1 in favor of the Las Vegas Night Owls. Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang started strong with an 11-7 win in women’s doubles over Alix Truong and Angie Walker. James Delgado and Pablo Tellez followed with a commanding 11-1 win in men’s doubles against Darrian Young and Jonathan Truong.
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The Bay Area Breakers answered back in the first mixed doubles, where Alix Truong and Jonathan Truong beat Brooke Buckner and Pablo Tellez 11-2. However, Las Vegas sealed the match when Chao Yi Wang and James Delgado defeated Angie Walker and Darrian Young 11-5 in the second mixed doubles. The Night Owls claimed the 3-1 overall victory without needing a DreamBreaker.
| MATCH | Las Vegas Night Owls | VS | Bay Area Breakers | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Alix Truong / Angie Walker | 11–7 |
| Men’s Doubles | James Delgado / Pablo Tellez | VS | Darrian Young / Jonathan Truong | 11–1 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Alix Truong / Jonathan Truong | VS | Brooke Buckner / Pablo Tellez | 2–11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Angie Walker / Darrian Young | VS | Chao Yi Wang / James Delgado | 5–11 |
| DreamBreaker | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado / Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Darrian Young / Jonathan Truong / Angie Walker / Alix Truong | 0–0 |
Second Match: Las Vegas Completes the Sweep
In the second meeting, Las Vegas showed even more dominance, winning 3-0. Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang again beat Alix Truong and Angie Walker 11-7 in women’s doubles. James Delgado and Pablo Tellez continued their strong form, defeating Darrian Young and Jonathan Truong 11-2 in men’s doubles.
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Las Vegas closed the series in the first mixed doubles match when Brooke Buckner and Pablo Tellez defeated Alix Truong and Jonathan Truong 11-5. With a 3-0 lead, the remaining games were not required, giving the Night Owls a clean sweep.
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| MATCH | Las Vegas Night Owls | VS | Bay Area Breakers | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Alix Truong / Angie Walker | 11–7 |
| Men’s Doubles | James Delgado / Pablo Tellez | VS | Darrian Young / Jonathan Truong | 11–2 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Brooke Buckner / Pablo Tellez | VS | Alix Truong / Jonathan Truong | 11–5 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Chao Yi Wang / James Delgado | VS | Angie Walker / Darrian Young | 0–0 |
| DreamBreaker | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado / Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Darrian Young / Jonathan Truong / Angie Walker / Alix Truong | 0–0 |
Playoff Significance
The back-to-back wins highlighted the teamwork and consistency of Brooke Buckner, Chao Yi Wang, James Delgado, and Pablo Tellez. The Las Vegas Night Owls advanced further in the playoffs, while the Bay Area Breakers’ postseason journey came to an end. With their balanced lineup, the Night Owls positioned themselves as serious title contenders heading into the next round.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Pickleball Playoffs
The Las Vegas Night Owls defeated the Bay Area Breakers twice on Saturday in the MLP quarterfinals in San Diego. Winning 3-1 in the first match and 3-0 in the second, Las Vegas advanced to the next playoff round. The Breakers were eliminated, ending their postseason run.
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