New Jersey 5s Dominate Orlando Squeeze: 2025 MLP Austin, held at the Austin Pickle Ranch. This was the first of four Premier Level matches for the day. The win improved the New Jersey 5s’ record to 7-1 with 19 points.
The Orlando Squeeze dropped to 9-5, staying at 25 points. The New Jersey team showed dominance and won three out of four games.
Teams Clash at Austin Pickle Ranch
The New Jersey 5s had a solid performance in all categories. Anna Leigh Waters and Meghan Dizon won the women’s doubles over Lacy Schneemann and Samantha Parker, scoring 11-5.
In the men’s doubles, Will Howells and Zane Navratil played strongly and defeated Federico Staksrud and Dylan Frazier 11-2.
The mixed doubles team of Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells added another win, beating Lacy Schneemann and Federico Staksrud 11-3.
Orlando’s only win came in the second mixed doubles match. Samantha Parker and Dylan Frazier beat Meghan Dizon and Zane Navratil 11-7.
| Match Type | New Jersey 5s | Orlando Squeeze | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | Lacy Schneemann / Samantha Parker | 11–5 | New Jersey |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Will Howells / Zane Navratil | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier | 11–2 | New Jersey |
| Mixed Doubles 1 (MXD) | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells | Lacy Schneemann / Federico Staksrud | 11–3 | New Jersey |
| Mixed Doubles 2 (MXD) | Meghan Dizon / Zane Navratil | Samantha Parker / Dylan Frazier | 7–11 | Orlando |
Players Look Ahead to Big Match
The New Jersey 5s are scheduled to play again later in the day against the Dallas Flash, the defending MLP champions. Dallas has a perfect 7-0 record and 20 points. The match is a rematch of the 2024 MLP Finals.
“I think our team is just super stoked to get to play them today. I know Dallas has been playing really well, but so have we, so I’m hoping that we can give them a good match. I’m sure the fans are probably going to be more Dallas, but I’m excited to see some 5s out there, and just hoping for the best.” – (waters)
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What This Means
The New Jersey 5s continue to be one of the strongest teams in the league. Their next match against the Dallas Flash will be a major test. Fans are watching closely to see how the team performs in this important rematch from last year’s finals.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Dominate Orlando Squeeze
The New Jersey 5s beat the Orlando Squeeze 3-1 in a Premier Level match at 2025 MLP Austin. With this win, the 5s improved to 7-1. They next face the undefeated Dallas Flash in a much-anticipated rematch of the 2024 MLP Finals.
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