Dallas Flash Pickleball Showdown: The Brooklyn Pickleball Team defeated the Dallas Flash in a thrilling five-match showdown. The event featured intense games at every stage, ending with a commanding Dreambreaker victory. With this win, the Brooklyn Pickleball Team added another success to their Major League Pickleball season.
The match was played between two top teams — the Dallas Flash and the Brooklyn Pickleball Team. Both teams brought star players and strong lineups to the court. However, Brooklyn proved more consistent throughout the event.
Women’s Doubles Battle
In the opening women’s doubles match, Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team defeated Tyra Hurricane Black and Jorja Johnson of the Dallas Flash with a score of 11–9. Their calm teamwork gave Brooklyn the early lead.
Men’s Doubles Dominance
JW Johnson and Augustus Ge of the Dallas Flash turned things around in the men’s doubles match. They overpowered Riley Newman and AJ Koller of Brooklyn, winning 11–5. This evened the match at 1–1, giving the Dallas Flash some momentum.
| Match | Dallas Flash | vs | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tyra Hurricane Black / Jorja Johnson | vs | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | 9 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | JW Johnson / Augustus Ge | vs | Riley Newman / AJ Koller | 11 – 5 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | JW Johnson / Jorja Johnson | vs | Rachel Rohrabacher / AJ Koller | 11 – 7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Augustus Ge / Tyra Hurricane Black | vs | Jackie Kawamoto / Riley Newman | 11 – 2 |
| Dreambreaker | JW Johnson / Augustus Ge / Jorja Johnson / Tyra Hurricane Black | vs | AJ Koller / Riley Newman / Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | 0 – 0 |
Mixed Doubles: Brooklyn Bounces Back
In the first mixed doubles match, JW Johnson teamed up with Jorja Johnson for the Dallas Flash, facing Rachel Rohrabacher and AJ Koller. Brooklyn came out strong and won 11–7, taking the overall match lead once again.
In the next mixed doubles match, Augustus Ge and Tyra Hurricane Black represented the Dallas Flash. They played against Jackie Kawamoto and Riley Newman from Brooklyn. The Brooklyn pair dominated and won 11–2, putting their team ahead 3–1.
Dreambreaker: Brooklyn Seals the Win
The final event was the Dreambreaker — a singles tiebreaker format that features all four players from each team. JW Johnson, Augustus Ge, Jorja Johnson, and Tyra Hurricane Black represented the Dallas Flash. AJ Koller, Riley Newman, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Jackie Kawamoto played for the Brooklyn Pickleball Team.
Brooklyn won the Dreambreaker with a clean 21–0 sweep, finishing the event with style.
What It Means
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team’s win improves their overall record and builds confidence for the next match. The Dallas Flash will look to learn from their mistakes and bounce back. The crowd enjoyed a high-energy contest that showed why Major League Pickleball is growing so fast.
News in Brief: Dallas Flash Pickleball Showdown
The Brooklyn Pickleball Team beat the Dallas Flash 3–2 on July 19. After back-and-forth doubles matches, Brooklyn won the Dreambreaker 21–0. Players like Rachel Rohrabacher, AJ Koller, and Jackie Kawamoto helped secure the win. The Dallas Flash struggled to recover in the second half of the match.