Brooklyn Pickleball Team Sweeps SoCal Hard Eights: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team earned a dominant 3-0 win over the SoCal Hard Eights on Saturday during the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The match was decided in three straight events, with the Dreambreaker not required.
Strong Start in Women’s Doubles
The day began with Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto teaming up in women’s doubles for Brooklyn. They controlled the match and won 11-4 against Cailyn Campbell and Jalina Ingram of the SoCal Hard Eights.
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Brooklyn Doubles Down
In men’s doubles, Riley Newman and AJ Koller continued Brooklyn’s momentum. They delivered an 11-6 win over Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier, increasing the team’s lead to 2-0.
Mixed Doubles Seals the Win
Rachel Rohrabacher and AJ Koller then returned for the first mixed doubles match. They outplayed Blaine Hovenier and Jalina Ingram, winning 11-4. This third victory sealed the overall win for Brooklyn. With the outcome already decided, the second mixed doubles and Dreambreaker were not played.
| Event | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | SoCal Hard Eights | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | Cailyn Campbell / Jalina Ingram | 11 – 4 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| Men’s Doubles | Riley Newman / AJ Koller | Ryan Fu / Blaine Hovenier | 11 – 6 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Rachel Rohrabacher / AJ Koller | Blaine Hovenier / Jalina Ingram | 11 – 4 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Riley Newman / Jackie Kawamoto | Ryan Fu / Cailyn Campbell | Not Played | — |
| Dreambreaker | Newman / Koller / Rohrabacher / Kawamoto | Hovenier / Fu / Campbell / Ingram | Not Played | — |
Brooklyn Advances, SoCal Looks Ahead
With this clean sweep, the Brooklyn Pickleball Team strengthens its position in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. Meanwhile, the SoCal Hard Eights will need to regroup as they aim for a better showing in future matches.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team Sweeps SoCal Hard Eights
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team swept the SoCal Hard Eights 3-0 on Saturday at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wins in women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles ensured a fast finish, with no need for additional games. Brooklyn continues its strong tournament run.
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