Brooklyn Pickleball Team vs Orlando Squeeze: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team earned a strong 3–1 victory over the Orlando Squeeze on Saturday at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. The Brooklyn team dominated in women’s doubles and both mixed doubles games to take the win.
Strong Start from Brooklyn
Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto gave the Brooklyn Pickleball Team an early edge with a convincing 11–4 win over Lacy Schneemann and Samantha Parker in women’s doubles.
Orlando answered in the men’s doubles match. Federico Staksrud and Dylan Frazier played sharp, defeating Riley Newman and AJ Koller 11–5 to tie the series 1–1.
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Mixed Doubles Decide the Match
In the first mixed doubles match, Jackie Kawamoto and Riley Newman took charge for Brooklyn. They beat Federico Staksrud and Lacy Schneemann 11–4 to move ahead 2–1.
| Event | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | Orlando Squeeze | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | Lacy Schneemann / Samantha Parker | 11-4 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| Men’s Doubles | Riley Newman / AJ Koller | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier | 5-11 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Jackie Kawamoto / Riley Newman | Federico Staksrud / Lacy Schneemann | 11-4 | Brooklyn Pickleball Team |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Rachel Rohrabacher / AJ Koller | Dylan Frazier / Samantha Parker | 11-6 | Orlando Squeeze |
| Dreambreaker | Koller / Newman / Rohrabacher / Kawamoto | Staksrud / Frazier / Parker / Schneemann | Not Played | — (Match ended 3–1) |
Brooklyn sealed the match with a strong performance in the second mixed doubles game. Rachel Rohrabacher and AJ Koller defeated Dylan Frazier and Samantha Parker 11–6, ending the contest 3–1. As the match was already decided, a Dreambreaker tiebreaker was not played.
What It Means
This win keeps the Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s hopes alive in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament. Their solid play in key doubles matchups helped them take control against a strong Orlando Squeeze squad.
Brooklyn will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup, while Orlando will aim to regroup and bounce back.
News in Brief: Brooklyn Pickleball Team vs Orlando Squeeze
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team defeated the Orlando Squeeze 3–1 at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With wins in women’s and mixed doubles, Brooklyn secured the match without needing a Dreambreaker. This victory strengthens Brooklyn’s position in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament.
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