Texas Ranchers Rally Past New York Hustlers: The Texas Ranchers claimed a convincing 3-1 win over the New York Hustlers on Saturday at MLP Daytona Beach. Held at Pictona at Holly Hill, the Ranchers won three of four matchups in regulation, avoiding the need for a DreamBreaker.
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Hustlers Take Early Lead in Women’s Doubles
The match began with the New York Hustlers gaining the early advantage. Dominique Schaefer and Lingwei Kong played a strong game in women’s doubles, defeating Tina Pisnik and Helena Jansen 11-5. It was a good start for the Hustlers, giving them a 1-0 lead.
Texas Ranchers Storm Back in Men’s and Mixed Doubles
The Texas Ranchers responded quickly. Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins won the men’s doubles 11-4 over AJ Koller and Stephen Madonia. Their solid teamwork tied the match at 1-1.
In the first mixed doubles match, Eric Oncins and Tina Pisnik dominated AJ Koller and Dominique Schaefer with a one-sided 11-2 win. The Ranchers took a 2-1 lead.
Christian Alshon and Helena Jansen sealed the victory in the second mixed doubles. They beat Stephen Madonia and Lingwei Kong 11-4, ending the match before the DreamBreaker.
| Event | New York Hustlers | Score | Texas Ranchers | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Dominique Schaefer / Lingwei Kong | 11-5 | Tina Pisnik / Helena Jansen | New York Hustlers |
| Men’s Doubles | AJ Koller / Stephen Madonia | 4-11 | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | AJ Koller / Dominique Schaefer | 2-11 | Eric Oncins / Tina Pisnik | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Stephen Madonia / Lingwei Kong | 4-11 | Christian Alshon / Helena Jansen | Texas Ranchers |
| DreamBreaker | Stephen Madonia / AJ Koller / Dominique Schaefer / Lingwei Kong | 0-0 | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins / Helena Jansen / Tina Pisnik | N/A (Not Played) |
Texas Ranchers Building Momentum
The Texas Ranchers’ strong win improves their chances in the standings. Their balanced team showed great coordination in all matches, especially in mixed doubles.
The New York Hustlers started well but struggled after their first win. They will now focus on bouncing back in their upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Texas Ranchers Rally Past New York Hustlers
The Texas Ranchers beat the New York Hustlers 3-1 on Saturday at MLP Daytona Beach. After losing the women’s doubles, the Ranchers won the next three events in regulation. The Hustlers could not recover, and the match ended without a DreamBreaker.
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