Texas Ranchers Stun Miami Pickleball Club: The Texas Ranchers earned a 3-1 win over Miami Pickleball Club on Sunday afternoon at 2025 MLP Austin. Even after losing the first game, the Ranchers bounced back strong to win the match in regulation.
The victory improved Texas to 5-2 with 16 points this season, tying Miami’s record and point total. The match took place at the Austin Pickle Ranch, with fans cheering loudly for the hometown team.
Miami Takes Early Lead
Miami Pickleball Club started strong. Milan Rane and Mya Bui won the women’s doubles match against Tina Pisnik and Etta Tuionetoa 11-4. Their strong play gave Miami the early edge.
“Miami came out really strong. Props to them. They played really well. I knew we needed to pick up our energy and play our best to beat that team.” – (eric oncins)
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Ranchers Respond with Three Straight Wins
The men’s doubles team of Eric Oncins and Christian Alshon answered back for Texas. They beat Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers 11-8 to tie the match at 1-1.
In mixed doubles, Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins defeated Mya Bui and Jay Devilliers 11-6. That win gave Texas the lead. To finish the job, Etta Tuionetoa and Christian Alshon beat Milan Rane and Noe Khlif 11-8.
“The crowd was amazing. All the fans stood behind us match after match. That’s what I feed off. I feed off the crowd. That helped me and Christian come back and pull out that win.” – (oncins)
| Match Type | Texas Ranchers | Miami Pickleball Club | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | Tina Pisnik / Etta Tuionetoa | Milan Rane / Mya Bui | 4–11 | Miami Pickleball Club |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | Noe Khlif / Jay Devilliers | 11–8 | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles (MXD) | Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins | Mya Bui / Jay Devilliers | 11–6 | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles (MXD) | Etta Tuionetoa / Christian Alshon | Milan Rane / Noe Khlif | 11–8 | Texas Ranchers |
A Big Win at Home
This win keeps the Ranchers in a strong playoff position. Their ability to rally under pressure showed their toughness. With the home crowd behind them, they now have momentum heading into the rest of the season.
Miami Pickleball Club fought hard but dropped their second match of the day, falling to 6-7.
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News in Brief: Texas Ranchers Stun Miami Pickleball Club
The Texas Ranchers defeated the Miami Pickleball Club 3-1 in regulation on Sunday at 2025 MLP Austin. After losing the first game, Texas won the next three matches to seal the victory. The crowd support played a big role as the Ranchers improved to 5-2 with 16 points on the season.
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