Las Vegas Night Owls Pickleball Victory: The Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente began on Thursday at Life Time Rancho San Clemente. The first day included only Challenger Level matches. The Las Vegas Night Owls won all four matches against the California Black Bears, who did not record any wins.
The event brought skilled players from both teams. The Las Vegas Night Owls featured Brooke Buckner, Chao Yi Wang, Pablo Tellez, and James Delgado. The California Black Bears had Layne Sleeth, Lina Padegimaite, Michael Loyd, and Juan Benitez.
Matches and Results
Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang of the Las Vegas Night Owls faced Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite of the California Black Bears. The Las Vegas Night Owls won the match 11–7.
Pablo Tellez and James Delgado from the Las Vegas Night Owls played Michael Loyd and Juan Benitez of the California Black Bears. The Las Vegas Night Owls earned a strong win with a score of 11–1.
Brooke Buckner and James Delgado paired for the Las Vegas Night Owls. They defeated Lina Padegimaite and Juan Benitez from the California Black Bears 11–7.
Chao Yi Wang and Pablo Tellez of the Las Vegas Night Owls competed against Layne Sleeth and Michael Loyd of the California Black Bears. The Las Vegas Night Owls won with a score of 11–6.
| Match | Las Vegas Night Owls | VS | California Black Bears | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 11–7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez | 11–1 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Brooke Buckner / James Delgado | vs | Lina Padegimaite / Juan Benitez | 11–7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Chao Yi Wang / Pablo Tellez | vs | Layne Sleeth / Michael Loyd | 11–6 |
| Dreambreaker | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado / Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | vs | Michael Loyd / Juan Benitez / Lina Padegimaite / Layne Sleeth | 0–0 |
After four games, the Las Vegas Night Owls led three to one. This made the DreamBreaker match unnecessary, so it was not played. The Las Vegas Night Owls showed strong teamwork and skill to win most contests.
The Las Vegas Night Owls showed great teamwork and strong play by winning every match on the first day. This clean sweep gave them an early lead in the competition. The California Black Bears will look to improve in the upcoming rounds to stay in the tournament.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Pickleball Victory
The Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente started at Life Time Rancho San Clemente. The Las Vegas Night Owls won all four matches against the California Black Bears. The Dreambreaker match had not started. The California Black Bears will try to bounce back in the next games.