Bay Area Breakers Pickleball Sweep: The Bay Area Breakers secured a clean 4-0 sweep against the College All Stars on Wednesday at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The match was part of the Edward Jones Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament, which includes all 22 teams—16 Premier and 6 Challenger—competing over five days.
With this win, the Bay Area Breakers moved to 3-0 in the tournament. The College All Stars, who were invited to compete among Challenger teams, dropped to 0-3.
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Breakers Dominate Across All Four Games
The match began with a strong showing in the women’s doubles, where Alix Truong and Angie Walker defeated Ellie Douglas and Zoeya Khan 11-6.
In men’s doubles, Darrian Young and Collin Johns held off AJ Khawaja and Liam Duffin for an 11-8 win, pushing Bay Area ahead 2-0.
The Breakers continued their lead in mixed doubles. Alix Truong teamed up with Darrian Young to beat AJ Khawaja and Ellie Douglas 11-7.
The final mixed doubles game was one-sided, as Angie Walker and Collin Johns shut out Liam Duffin and Zoeya Khan 11-0, sealing the match before the DreamBreaker could be played.
| Match | Bay Area Breakers | vs | College All Stars | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Alix Truong / Angie Walker | vs | Ellie Douglas / Zoeya Khan | 11-6 |
| Men’s Doubles | Darrian Young / Collin Johns | vs | AJ Khawaja / Liam Duffin | 11-8 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Alix Truong / Darrian Young | vs | AJ Khawaja / Ellie Douglas | 11-7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Angie Walker / Collin Johns | vs | Liam Duffin / Zoeya Khan | 11-0 |
| DreamBreaker | Collin Johns / Darrian Young / Angie Walker / Alix Truong | vs | Liam Duffin / Ellie Douglas / AJ Khawaja / Zoeya Khan | 0-0 |
A Tough Outing for the College All Stars
Despite strong efforts from the College All Stars, they were outplayed in every round. The invited team, featuring top collegiate players, could not slow down the experienced Breakers.
Although no quotes were provided in the report, the result clearly shows the gap in experience and performance between the two squads.
What’s Next for Both Teams
With another victory, the Bay Area Breakers continue to push forward in the Challenger bracket and are looking like strong contenders for the semifinals.
The College All Stars will aim to regroup and gain valuable experience as they continue to test themselves against more seasoned teams.
News in Brief: Bay Area Breakers Pickleball Sweep
The Bay Area Breakers defeated the College All Stars 4-0 at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids. The Breakers swept all four games and improved to 3-0. The College All Stars, made up of top student-athletes, remain winless after the loss
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