Brooklyn Pickleball Team Shocks League: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team made a big move in the Major League Pickleball season this week at the 2025 MLP Phoenix, held at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. After starting the season 2-3, the team turned things around by winning five of six matches, only losing to the Dallas Flash.
Brooklyn Wins Five in a Row
Brooklyn Pickleball Team played solid pickleball at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. They did not need a single DreamBreaker to win their five matches. With these wins, Brooklyn earned 15 key points in the team standings. This strong performance now puts them in a strong spot to make the playoffs.
The team showed it could compete with the league’s best. Their only loss came against the undefeated Dallas Flash. Every other match ended in a clear win, showing how well the roster came together during the tournament.
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Team Effort Leads the Way
Several players stood out for Brooklyn. Dekel Bar, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Jackie Kawamoto each finished with a 15-7 record. Riley Newman had a 13-7 record but missed the last match against Phoenix due to injury.
Veteran Pat Smith stepped in for Riley Newman and played well. He even hit a great around-the-post shot that made the crowd cheer loudly. Jackie Kawamoto stood out with her defense and smart play all weekend, helping to lead the team with her consistent effort.
What’s Next for Brooklyn
Thanks to this strong week, Brooklyn is now looking like a top playoff team. If they keep playing like this, they could lock in the #5 seed. Their balanced play and teamwork give them a real shot to go far this season.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team Shocks League
Brooklyn Pickleball Team went 5-1 at the 2025 MLP Phoenix, only losing to Dallas Flash. The team earned 15 points and now looks likely to grab the #5 playoff seed. Dekel Bar, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Jackie Kawamoto all finished 15-7. Pat Smith filled in for Riley Newman and impressed the crowd with a highlight shot.
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