Brooklyn Pickleball Team Doubles Victory: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team earned an important victory over the Los Angeles Mad Drops on Friday at the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente. The match was held at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, where the Brooklyn Pickleball Team won three of four games, making a Dreambreaker round unnecessary.
This contest helped the Brooklyn Pickleball Team move to four wins for the season, while the Los Angeles Mad Drops remained at one win.
Brooklyn Starts Strong in Doubles
In women’s doubles, Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team beat Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto of the Los Angeles Mad Drops. The game was close, ending 11-9 for Brooklyn.
Brooklyn also claimed men’s doubles. Rafa Hewett and AJ Koller defeated Quang Duong and Hunter Johnson 11-8. These early wins put Brooklyn ahead two games to none.
Mad Drops Take One Back in Mixed Doubles
The Los Angeles Mad Drops responded in the first mixed doubles game. Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto earned an 11-8 win over Rafa Hewett and Jackie Kawamoto. This result narrowed the match score to 2-1.
| Match | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | VS | Los Angeles Mad Drops | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | VS | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | 11-9 |
| Men’s Doubles | Rafa Hewett / AJ Koller | VS | Quang Duong / Hunter Johnson | 11-8 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Rafa Hewett / Jackie Kawamoto | VS | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | 8-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | AJ Koller / Rachel Rohrabacher | VS | Quang Duong / Catherine Parenteau | 11-4 |
| Dreambreaker | Rafa Hewett / AJ Koller / Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | VS | Hunter Johnson / Quang Duong / Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | 0-0 |
Brooklyn Closes Out the Win
In the second mixed doubles contest, AJ Koller and Rachel Rohrabacher from the Brooklyn Pickleball Team took control. They defeated Quang Duong and Catherine Parenteau 11-4. This decisive win sealed the overall match victory without needing a Dreambreaker round.
Why This Win Matters
This strong showing improves the Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s record and gives them momentum in the league. The Los Angeles Mad Drops, who came in with only one win, will need to regroup to stay in contention as the season continues.
The event at Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente will go on with more matches as teams fight for playoff spots.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team Doubles Victory
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team defeated the Los Angeles Mad Drops 3-1 Friday at Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente. Brooklyn won both doubles games and the second mixed doubles match. The Los Angeles Mad Drops claimed one mixed doubles win but could not force a Dreambreaker.
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