Texas Ranchers vs Atlanta Bouncers: The Texas Ranchers earned a strong 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Bouncers on Saturday at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament, held at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Ranchers won the match in three straight events, making the remaining games unnecessary.
Quick Start from the Texas Ranchers
The Texas Ranchers began with a solid win in women’s doubles. Tina Pisnik and Kaitlyn Christian teamed up to beat Vivienne David and Victoria DiMuzio, 11-7, putting Texas ahead 1-0.
Big Plays in Men’s Doubles
Next, the Ranchers continued their momentum in men’s doubles. Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins played a strong match and defeated Collin Johns and Todd Fought, 11-6, extending their team’s lead.
| Event | Texas Ranchers | Atlanta Bouncers | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tina Pisnik / Kaitlyn Christian | Vivienne David / Victoria DiMuzio | 11 – 7 | Texas Ranchers |
| Men’s Doubles | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | Collin Johns / Todd Fought | 11 – 6 | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins | Vivienne David / Collin Johns | 11 – 3 | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Christian Alshon / Kaitlyn Christian | Victoria DiMuzio / Todd Fought | Not Played | — |
| Dreambreaker | Alshon / Oncins / Christian / Pisnik | Johns / Fought / DiMuzio / David | Not Played | — |
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Win Secured in Mixed Doubles
In the first mixed doubles match, Tina Pisnik returned to the court with Eric Oncins. They faced Vivienne David and Collin Johns and won with a dominant 11-3 score. That victory gave the Ranchers their third win and sealed the overall match.
Because the result was already decided, the second mixed doubles match and Dreambreaker were not played.
Strong Showing Builds Confidence
The Texas Ranchers’ 3-0 sweep over the Atlanta Bouncers shows they are finding their rhythm in the tournament. With consistent play from both their men’s and women’s pairings, they will look to carry this confidence into their upcoming matches. The Atlanta Bouncers will aim to regroup for better results ahead.
News in Brief: Texas Ranchers vs Atlanta Bouncers
The Texas Ranchers beat the Atlanta Bouncers 3-0 at the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Wins in women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles gave Texas the sweep, making extra matches unnecessary. The Ranchers look strong heading into the next stage of the tournament.
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