Los Angeles Mad Drops Victory: The Los Angeles Mad Drops began their 2025 Major League Pickleball season with a 3-1 victory over the Miami Pickleball Club on Saturday, April 26, at MLP Orlando. Despite a slow start, LA recovered to claim the win in regulation.
Rocky Start for Los Angeles
The match started with a setback for the Mad Drops, as Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto were defeated by Miami’s Milan Rane and Mya Bui in the women’s doubles match. However, Los Angeles quickly regained their footing in the men’s doubles match.
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Los Angeles Bounces Back
Quang Duong and AJ Koller earned a dominant 11-3 victory over Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers, leveling the match at 1-1. With the momentum on their side, Parenteau and Duong, as well as Kawamoto and Koller, won their respective mixed doubles matches to secure the victory.
Koller Steps Up for Mad Drops
Koller, filling in for Hunter Johnson, who is absent for LA’s three matches in Orlando, played a key role in the team’s success. His performance helped the Mad Drops open their season with a win.
Looking Ahead
The Los Angeles Mad Drops will face the New Jersey 5s and Orlando Squeeze on Sunday, while Miami will play against the Columbus Sliders to wrap up their weekend in Orlando.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops Victory
The Los Angeles Mad Drops defeated the Miami Pickleball Club 3-1 on April 26, 2025, at MLP Orlando. Despite a rocky start, LA bounced back with victories in men’s doubles and mixed doubles. AJ Koller stepped in for Hunter Johnson, helping secure the win. LA will face the New Jersey 5s and Orlando Squeeze next.
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