Florida Smash Dominates with Clean Sweep: On May 24, 2025, the Florida Smash team won 3-1 against the California Black Bears at the Austin Pickle Ranch in the latest Major League Pickleball event. This match was part of the ongoing 2025 MLP Austin season. The Florida Smash secured the victory by winning three of the four doubles matches.
Big Win for Florida Smash
The Florida Smash, who came into the match with three wins this season, faced the California Black Bears, who had one win. Both teams competed in four doubles matches, with a Dreambreaker set ready in case of a tie. Florida Smash won three matches and didn’t need the Dreambreaker to seal the result.
Women’s Doubles: California Starts Strong
The California Black Bears took the lead early in the match during the women’s doubles. Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite won 11-3 against Martina Frantova and Sarah Ansboury of Florida Smash. Their strong teamwork gave California an early 1-0 lead in the overall match score.
Men’s Doubles: Florida Fights Back
Cason Campbell and Travis Rettenmaier brought the Florida Smash back into the match. They played solid and steady to beat Juan Benitez and Rafa Hewett of the California Black Bears 11-7. This tied the match 1-1.
Mixed Doubles: Florida Takes Control
In the first mixed doubles match, Sarah Ansboury and Travis Rettenmaier played very well. They defeated Layne Sleeth and Juan Benitez 11-1. Their strong performance gave Florida a 2-1 lead.
The second mixed doubles match featured Martina Frantova and Cason Campbell for the Florida Smash. They beat Rafa Hewett and Lina Padegimaite 11-9. This win secured the third and final point for Florida, giving them the match victory.
| Match Type | Florida Smash | Team 1 Score | California Black Bears | Team 2 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Martina Frantova, Sarah Ansboury | 3 | Layne Sleeth, Lina Padegimaite | 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Cason Campbell, Travis Rettenmaier | 11 | Juan Benitez, Rafa Hewett | 7 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Sarah Ansboury, Travis Rettenmaier | 11 | Layne Sleeth, Juan Benitez | 1 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Martina Frantova, Cason Campbell | 11 | Rafa Hewett, Lina Padegimaite | 9 |
| Dreambreaker | Cason Campbell, Travis Rettenmaier, Martina Frantova, Sarah Ansboury | 0 | Rafa Hewett, Juan Benitez, Lina Padegimaite, Layne Sleeth | 0 |
What This Means Going Forward
With this win, the Florida Smash now strengthens its position in the Major League Pickleball 2025 season. Beating the California Black Bears adds to their momentum. For the California team, this loss means they’ll need to improve in future matches to keep up in the standings.
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News in Brief: Florida Smash Dominates with Clean Sweep
Florida Smash won 3-1 over California Black Bears at the 2025 MLP Austin event. The team won both mixed doubles matches and men’s doubles after losing in women’s doubles. The Dreambreaker was not needed as Florida secured victory in four games. The win boosts Florida’s season record.
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