Las Vegas Night Owls Defeats Florida Smash: The 2025 Major League Pickleball season moved forward this week with a match at Austin Pickle Ranch. The Las Vegas Night Owls secured a 3-1 victory over Florida Smash. This win highlighted strong play from the Night Owls and showed their growing strength in the 2025 MLP Austin.
Las Vegas Night Owls and Florida Smash Face Off
The game featured top players from both teams. The Las Vegas Night Owls included Brooke Buckner, Chao Yi Wang, Pablo Tellez, and James Delgado.
Florida Smash fielded Martina Frantova, Sarah Ansboury, Cason Campbell, and Travis Rettenmaier. The match was exciting and filled with close moments.
Match Details and Scores
In women’s doubles, Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang beat Martina Frantova and Sarah Ansboury 11–8 for the Night Owls. The men’s doubles saw Pablo Tellez and James Delgado win easily against Cason Campbell and Travis Rettenmaier, 11–2.
Florida Smash won one round when Travis Rettenmaier and Sarah Ansboury took mixed doubles 1 with a score of 11–7. The Night Owls bounced back in mixed doubles 2, where James Delgado and Brooke Buckner defeated Martina Frantova and Cason Campbell 11–7.
The DreamBreaker round was not played, leaving the match score at 3-1 in favor of the Las Vegas Night Owls.
| Match Type | Las Vegas Night Owls | Florida Smash | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | Martina Frantova / Sarah Ansboury | 11–8 | Las Vegas Night Owls |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado | Cason Campbell / Travis Rettenmaier | 11–2 | Las Vegas Night Owls |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Pablo Tellez / Chao Yi Wang | Travis Rettenmaier / Sarah Ansboury | 7–11 | Florida Smash |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | James Delgado / Brooke Buckner | Martina Frantova / Cason Campbell | 11–7 | Las Vegas Night Owls |
| DreamBreaker | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado / Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | Cason Campbell / Travis Rettenmaier / Martina Frantova / Sarah Ansboury | 0–0 | N/A |
The Importance of This Win
This victory gives the Las Vegas Night Owls a boost as the Major League Pickleball season continues. It shows their teamwork and skill in tough competition. Both teams will look to improve in upcoming matches, but for now, the Night Owls have taken a clear lead in this showdown.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Defeats Florida Smash
The Las Vegas Night Owls won 3-1 against Florida Smash in Major League Pickleball at Austin Pickle Ranch. Key wins came from Brooke Buckner, Chao Yi Wang, Pablo Tellez, and James Delgado. The DreamBreaker match was not played. This win adds momentum to the Night Owls’ season.
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