Columbus Sliders vs Orlando Squeeze: The Columbus Sliders finished Major League Pickleball New York on Sunday with a clean sweep over the Orlando Squeeze. The matches took place at Sportime Randall’s Island, where Columbus showed strong teamwork and skill to earn their fourth win of the event.
The Columbus Sliders entered the match with three wins, while the Orlando Squeeze were still looking for their first victory. From the start, Columbus controlled the action in every round.
Strong Start in Women’s Doubles
In the women’s doubles match, Parris Todd and Lea Jansen took on Lacy Schneemann and Samantha Parker. The game was close, but Todd and Jansen pulled away late to win 11-8.
Men’s Doubles Builds Momentum
Columbus kept up the pace in men’s doubles. Andrei Daescu and CJ Klinger faced Federico Staksrud and Dylan Frazier. Daescu and Klinger played sharp, taking the game 11-5 and giving their team a 2-0 lead.
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Mixed Doubles Secures the Win
The first mixed doubles game showed more dominance from Columbus. Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu beat Federico Staksrud and Lacy Schneemann 11-2. In the second mixed doubles match, CJ Klinger and Lea Jansen faced Dylan Frazier and Samantha Parker. Klinger and Jansen stayed steady and closed out the match 11-8.
| Match | Columbus Sliders | vs | Orlando Squeeze | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | vs | Lacy Schneemann / Samantha Parker | 11-8 |
| Men’s Doubles | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger | vs | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier | 11-5 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | vs | Federico Staksrud / Lacy Schneemann | 11-2 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | CJ Klinger / Lea Jansen | vs | Dylan Frazier / Samantha Parker | 11-8 |
| Dreambreaker | CJ Klinger / Andrei Daescu / Lea Jansen / Parris Todd | vs | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier / Samantha Parker / Lacy Schneemann | 0-0 |
No Dreambreaker Needed
Because Columbus won all four games, there was no need for a Dreambreaker tiebreaker. The team of CJ Klinger, Andrei Daescu, Lea Jansen, and Parris Todd finished the match without dropping a set.
This victory strengthens the Columbus Sliders’ record and shows they are a top team this season. The Orlando Squeeze will need to adjust and improve to find their first win. The match highlighted how skill and teamwork can create momentum and lead to a strong finish.
News in Brief: Columbus Sliders vs Orlando Squeeze
The Columbus Sliders defeated the Orlando Squeeze in four straight matches at Sportime Randall’s Island. Wins in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and both mixed doubles secured the sweep. The Sliders earned their fourth victory of the event. Orlando remains winless and looks to regroup.
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