Texas Ranchers Pickleball Win: Texas Ranchers earned a solid 3-1 win over Miami Pickleball Club in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament on Saturday at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Ranchers won three of four matches to finish the contest without needing a Dreambreaker.
The match began with a strong showing in women’s doubles. Tina Pisnik and Kaitlyn Christian gave the Texas Ranchers a quick lead with an 11-2 win over Milan Rane and Mya Bui. They kept up the momentum in men’s doubles, where Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins fought off Noe Khlif and Yuta Funemizu for a 11-9 victory.
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Miami Picks Up One, but Ranchers Respond
Miami Pickleball Club avoided the sweep by winning the first mixed doubles match. Milan Rane and Noe Khlif played sharp to beat Tina Pisnik and Eric Oncins 11-9. That win gave Miami a chance to stay in the match.
But Texas shut the door in the second mixed doubles game. Christian Alshon and Kaitlyn Christian took control and powered past Mya Bui and Yuta Funemizu 11-5. With that, the Ranchers sealed the match 3-1, and no Dreambreaker was needed.
| Event | Texas Ranchers | Miami Pickleball Club | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tina Pisnik / Kaitlyn Christian | Milan Rane / Mya Bui | 11–2 | Texas Ranchers |
| Men’s Doubles | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | Noe Khlif / Yuta Funemizu | 11–9 | Texas Ranchers |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Tina Pisnik / Eric Oncins | Milan Rane / Noe Khlif | 9–11 | Miami Pickleball |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Christian Alshon / Kaitlyn Christian | Mya Bui / Yuta Funemizu | 11–5 | Texas Ranchers |
| Dreambreaker | Not Played | Not Played | — | — (Match ended 3–1) |
Texas Marches Forward with Momentum
This win keeps the Texas Ranchers in strong form in the tournament. Their balanced team effort, strong starts, and quick recoveries made the difference. Miami Pickleball Club showed heart but couldn’t keep up in key moments.
Texas now looks ahead to the next round with confidence after this clear victory.
News in Brief: Texas Ranchers Pickleball Win
Texas Ranchers beat Miami Pickleball Club 3-1 on Saturday at Belknap Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Ranchers won women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and a mixed doubles match. The win helps Texas move forward in the Edward Jones MLP Mid-Season Tournament without needing a Dreambreaker.
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