Los Angeles Mad Drops DreamBreaker Victory: Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente featured a close contest on Sunday, June 29, 2025, as the Los Angeles Mad Drops defeated the Columbus Sliders in a tight series of games. The match took place at Life Time Rancho San Clemente and ended with a dramatic DreamBreaker tiebreaker that decided the winner.
Strong Start by Los Angeles Women’s Doubles
The Los Angeles Mad Drops began strong in women’s doubles. Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto played against Parris Todd and Lea Jansen from the Columbus Sliders. The Los Angeles pair won the game 11–6, giving their team the early lead in the match.
Columbus Evens the Score in Men’s Doubles
In men’s doubles, the Columbus Sliders answered back. Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger overpowered Quang Duong and Hunter Johnson from Los Angeles. The Sliders won the game with a clear 11–1 victory, tying the match at one game each.
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Mixed Doubles Split Between Teams
The first mixed doubles match was won by the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto beat CJ Klinger and Lea Jansen, 11–8.
The second mixed doubles went to the Columbus Sliders. Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu defeated Quang Duong and Catherine Parenteau, 11–6. This evened the score at two games each and forced a DreamBreaker to decide the winner.
| Match | Los Angeles Mad Drops | VS | Columbus Sliders | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | 11–6 |
| Men’s Doubles | Quang Duong / Hunter Johnson | VS | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger | 1–11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | VS | CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen | 11–8 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Quang Duong / Catherine Parenteau | VS | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | 6–11 |
| DreamBreaker | Hunter Johnson / Quang Duong / Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | 21–19 |
DreamBreaker Decides the Match
The DreamBreaker featured all four players from each team. Hunter Johnson, Quang Duong, Catherine Parenteau, and Jade Kawamoto represented the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Parris Todd, and Lea Jansen played for the Columbus Sliders. The Los Angeles team won the DreamBreaker 21–19, securing the match victory.
This hard-fought win keeps the Los Angeles Mad Drops in a strong position in the standings and shows their ability to handle high-pressure situations. The Columbus Sliders proved they are a tough team and will remain strong competitors in the next rounds.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops DreamBreaker Victory
The Los Angeles Mad Drops beat the Columbus Sliders on Sunday in San Clemente. Each team won two games before the DreamBreaker decided the match. Los Angeles claimed the final tiebreaker 21–19, staying near the top of the Major League Pickleball standings.