Texas Ranchers Pickleball Match Loss: The Texas Ranchers were defeated by the Los Angeles Mad Drops on July 26, 2025, at the Pickler Universe in Carrollton. The Mad Drops won all five matches—two doubles, two mixed doubles, and the Dreambreaker—dominating the event from start to finish.
Tough Start for the Texas Ranchers
The match began with women’s doubles, where Tina Pisnik and Kaitlyn Christian of the Texas Ranchers faced Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto from the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Despite a strong effort, Pisnik and Christian fell short, losing 9–11.
In the men’s doubles, Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins from the Texas Ranchers went up against Ben Johns and Hunter Johnson of the Mad Drops. The Ranchers could not keep up, losing 5–11.
Mixed Doubles and Dreambreaker Sealed the Result
The third match was mixed doubles. Eric Oncins teamed up with Tina Pisnik, but they couldn’t stop Ben Johns and Catherine Parenteau, who won 11–3.
The second mixed doubles game had Christian Alshon and Kaitlyn Christian playing against Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto. It was a tight match, but the Ranchers still lost 10–12.
With a 0–4 match score, the final round was the Dreambreaker. This singles-style tiebreak featured all four players from each team. The Ranchers—Christian Alshon, Eric Oncins, Kaitlyn Christian, and Tina Pisnik—were unable to score against Ben Johns, Hunter Johnson, Catherine Parenteau, and Jade Kawamoto, who won a clean 21–0.
| Match Type | Texas Ranchers (Players) | vs | Los Angeles Mad Drops (Players) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tina Pisnik / Kaitlyn Christian | vs | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | 9 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | vs | Ben Johns / Hunter Johnson | 5 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Eric Oncins / Tina Pisnik | vs | Ben Johns / Catherine Parenteau | 3 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Christian Alshon / Kaitlyn Christian | vs | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | 10 – 12 |
| Dreambreaker | Alshon / Oncins / Christian / Pisnik | vs | Johns / Johnson / Parenteau / Kawamoto | 0 – 21 |
What It Means Going Forward
This complete sweep by the Los Angeles Mad Drops shows their strong form as the 2025 Major League Pickleball season continues. The Texas Ranchers, now dealing with a heavy loss, will need to regroup quickly for upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Texas Ranchers Pickleball Match Loss
The Los Angeles Mad Drops defeated the Texas Ranchers 5–0 at the 2025 MLP Dallas event in Carrollton on July 26. The Mad Drops won all matches, including a 21–0 Dreambreaker, showcasing strong performances from Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, and Jade Kawamoto.
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