St. Louis Shock Pickleball Championship: The St. Louis Shock defeated the Brooklyn Pickleball Team in a thrilling Major League Pickleball Final on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. The victory came after a full day of competition across both Championship Court and Grandstand Court, with seven total matches played.
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St. Louis Shock Claims Victory in Front of Home Crowd
The hometown team, St. Louis Shock, came into the final with three wins already in the tournament. Facing the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, which had one win, the Shock secured the championship by winning three out of four games in regulation and clinching the victory in the DreamBreaker.
The action began with the women’s doubles match. Rachel Rohrabacher and Jackie Kawamoto of the Brooklyn Pickleball Team won a close game 12-10 over Anna Bright and Kate Fahey of the St. Louis Shock. Brooklyn took the early lead.
In men’s doubles, Gabriel Tardio and Hayden Patriquin of the St. Louis Shock bounced back with a strong 11-6 win against Riley Newman and AJ Koller of Brooklyn, tying the match.
The first mixed doubles game saw Gabriel Tardio and Kate Fahey dominate Rachel Rohrabacher and AJ Koller with an 11-1 victory. This gave the Shock a crucial lead.
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Next, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin of St. Louis faced Riley Newman and Jackie Kawamoto. The Shock team held off a tough Brooklyn duo to win 11-9 and take the series 3-1.
Since Brooklyn had won one game, the final was decided by a DreamBreaker, a singles-style match involving all four team members.
In the DreamBreaker, Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright of St. Louis defeated AJ Koller, Riley Newman, Rachel Rohrabacher, and Jackie Kawamoto of Brooklyn. St. Louis won the DreamBreaker and took home the title.
Strong Performance Across the Board
Each match in the final showcased intense play and strong teamwork. The Brooklyn Pickleball Team started strong, but the St. Louis Shock’s steady performance and deep roster gave them the edge.
Gabriel Tardio and Hayden Patriquin played key roles in both doubles and mixed doubles wins. Kate Fahey contributed in both women’s and mixed doubles, while Anna Bright helped clinch the final mixed doubles win and played in the DreamBreaker.
The St. Louis Shock showed consistent skill and composure throughout the final, earning them the championship in front of their home crowd.
| Match | St. Louis Shock | vs | Brooklyn Pickleball Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | vs | Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | 10-12 |
| Men’s Doubles | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin | vs | Riley Newman / AJ Koller | 11-6 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey | vs | Rachel Rohrabacher / AJ Koller | 11-1 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | vs | Riley Newman / Jackie Kawamoto | 11-9 |
| Dreambreaker | Gabriel Tardio / Hayden Patriquin / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | vs | AJ Koller / Riley Newman / Rachel Rohrabacher / Jackie Kawamoto | 0 – 0 (St. Louis wins) |
What Comes Next for the Teams
With this win, the St. Louis Shock ends the weekend with four wins and no losses, proving they are one of the strongest teams in Major League Pickleball. The Brooklyn Pickleball Team finishes with one win and three losses.
This victory gives momentum to the St. Louis Shock as they prepare for future MLP events. Fans can expect both teams to keep competing at a high level as the season continues.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Pickleball Championship
St. Louis Shock beat the Brooklyn Pickleball Team at the MLP St. Louis Final on Sunday. They won 3 out of 4 main matches and secured the championship in the DreamBreaker. The final was held at Chaifetz Arena and featured top-level play from all team members across both courts.
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