New Jersey 5s Pickleball Sweep: The New Jersey 5s defeated the New York Hustlers in four straight games on Saturday at the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas. The match took place at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas, on Championship Court, and the 5s didn’t drop a single game. With this win, New Jersey improves to four wins, while the Hustlers remain winless with zero wins in the tournament.
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Clean Sweep by the 5s
The New Jersey 5s started strong in the women’s doubles match. Mari Humberg and Anna Leigh Waters played with confidence and control, winning 11-1 against Dominique Schaefer and Helena Jansen. Their teamwork and quick net play left little room for the Hustlers to respond.
In the men’s doubles game, Noe Khlif and Will Howells of the 5s overwhelmed Zane Ford and Stephen Madonia, finishing with a score of 11-2. The 5s controlled the pace and barely gave up points.
Mixed Doubles Power for New Jersey
Mari Humberg and Noe Khlif teamed up again in the first mixed doubles match. They continued their momentum by beating Dominique Schaefer and Zane Ford 11-6. Humberg’s strong court coverage and Khlif’s steady play helped them seal the game.
The final match of the day featured Will Howells and Anna Leigh Waters against Stephen Madonia and Helena Jansen. New Jersey took control early and finished with a clear 11-3 win. Their teamwork and consistent shot-making made the difference.
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No Need for a DreamBreaker
Since New Jersey won all four matches, a DreamBreaker was not required. The team of Will Howells, Noe Khlif, Anna Leigh Waters, and Mari Humberg was listed for the DreamBreaker, but it wasn’t played. Likewise, Zane Ford, Stephen Madonia, Dominique Schaefer, and Helena Jansen were also set for the Hustlers.
| MATCH | New Jersey 5s | VS | New York Hustlers | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Mari Humberg / Anna Leigh Waters | VS | Dominique Schaefer / Helena Jansen | 11 – 1 |
| Men’s Doubles | Noe Khlif / Will Howells | VS | Zane Ford / Stephen Madonia | 11 – 2 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Mari Humberg / Noe Khlif | VS | Dominique Schaefer / Zane Ford | 11 – 6 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Will Howells / Anna Leigh Waters | VS | Stephen Madonia / Helena Jansen | 11 – 3 |
| DreamBreaker | Will Howells / Noe Khlif / Anna Leigh Waters / Mari Humberg | VS | Zane Ford / Stephen Madonia / Dominique Schaefer / Helena Jansen | 0 – 0 (Not Played) |
Looking Ahead
This win keeps the New Jersey 5s on track for a strong tournament finish. Their solid performance shows strong team chemistry and depth in both doubles and mixed play. For the New York Hustlers, the focus will now be on regrouping for their next match and improving their record. With several matches still left in the tournament, every win counts.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Pickleball Sweep
The New Jersey 5s swept the New York Hustlers in four games at MLP Dallas, winning all doubles and mixed doubles matches. With this victory, the 5s move to four wins, while the Hustlers remain winless. A DreamBreaker was not needed as the 5s dominated all matchups.
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