New Jersey 5s Dominate Texas Ranchers: The New Jersey 5s delivered a dominant 4-0 team win over the Texas Ranchers on Sunday, July 28, during the final day of the Advil Targeted Relief Major League Pickleball Dallas event. The matches were played at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas, on Championship and Grandstand Courts. With this victory, the New Jersey 5s wrapped up their regular season in style, winning all four matches and making the DreamBreaker round unnecessary.
The Texas Ranchers struggled throughout the match, unable to gain momentum or secure a single win against a powerful and balanced 5s lineup.
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New Jersey Controls from the Start
The New Jersey 5s set the tone early with a convincing win in the women’s doubles match. Anna Leigh Waters and Meghan Dizon defeated Tina Pisnik and Kaitlyn Christian 11-1. The strong play continued in the men’s doubles, as Will Howells and Noe Khlif cruised past Christian Alshon and Eric Oncins 11-4.
These two victories gave the 5s a 2-0 lead and complete control over the match heading into the mixed doubles contests.
Mixed Doubles Finish the Job
In the first mixed doubles game, Noe Khlif and Meghan Dizon of the 5s faced Eric Oncins and Tina Pisnik from the Ranchers. The 5s stayed consistent and took the match 11-7.
The fourth and final match featured Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells for New Jersey against Christian Alshon and Kaitlyn Christian. The 5s secured the win with another 11-7 score, ending the team match 4-0.
Since the 5s had already claimed victory, the DreamBreaker round was not played.
| MATCH | New Jersey 5s | VS | Texas Ranchers | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | VS | Tina Pisnik / Kaitlyn Christian | 11 – 1 |
| Men’s Doubles | Will Howells / Noe Khlif | VS | Christian Alshon / Eric Oncins | 11 – 4 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Noe Khlif / Meghan Dizon | VS | Eric Oncins / Tina Pisnik | 11 – 7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells | VS | Christian Alshon / Kaitlyn Christian | 11 – 7 |
| Dreambreaker | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells / Noe Khlif / Meghan Dizon | VS | Eric Oncins / Tina Pisnik / Christian Alshon / Kaitlyn Christian | 0 – 0 |
What the Win Means
This win boosts the New Jersey 5s’ confidence as they prepare for their next appearance at The Picklr MLP Salt Lake City. The team showed strength in all divisions, with clear wins in both gender doubles and mixed matches.
The Texas Ranchers will need to regroup and find their rhythm before heading into their next event. Their performance showed potential but lacked consistency across all four matches.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Dominate Texas Ranchers
The New Jersey 5s defeated the Texas Ranchers 4-0 on Sunday at MLP Dallas. Anna Leigh Waters, Meghan Dizon, Will Howells, and Noe Khlif led the 5s to victory. The Ranchers could not win