Las Vegas Night Owls Pickleball Victory: The Las Vegas Night Owls defeated the Nashville Chefs in a thrilling match that ended with a DreamBreaker win on Friday at The Picklr MLP Salt Lake City. The contest took place at The Picklr Kaysville, where both teams fought for a crucial win.
The Night Owls won the final DreamBreaker 21-16 to seal the match, improving their record with a strong team performance. Nashville had taken the early lead by winning the women’s and men’s doubles, but Las Vegas came back by taking both mixed doubles matchups.
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Nashville Starts Strong
The Nashville Chefs started off hot. Ewa Radzikowska and Genie Erokhina won the women’s doubles over Brooke Buckner and Chao Yi Wang, 12-10. In men’s doubles, Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa kept up the momentum, beating Pablo Tellez and James Delgado, 11-4.
Las Vegas Levels the Match
Las Vegas bounced back in mixed doubles. Pablo Tellez and Brooke Buckner outplayed Marshall Brown and Genie Erokhina with a solid 11-5 win. Then James Delgado and Chao Yi Wang defeated Anderson Scarpa and Ewa Radzikowska, 11-9, evening the match at 2-2.
DreamBreaker Decides the Winner
With both teams tied, the DreamBreaker was needed. Las Vegas brought their best to the singles showdown. Pablo Tellez, Brooke Buckner, James Delgado, and Chao Yi Wang outscored the Nashville squad 21-16, clinching the victory for the Night Owls.
| MATCH | Las Vegas Night Owls | VS | Nashville Chefs | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Brooke Buckner / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Ewa Radzikowska / Genie Erokhina | 10 – 12 |
| Men’s Doubles | Pablo Tellez / James Delgado | VS | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | 4 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Pablo Tellez / Brooke Buckner | VS | Marshall Brown / Genie Erokhina | 11 – 5 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | James Delgado / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska | 11 – 9 |
| Dreambreaker | Pablo Tellez / Brooke Buckner / James Delgado / Chao Yi Wang | VS | Marshall Brown / Genie Erokhina / Anderson Scarpa / Ewa Radzikowska | 21 – 16 |
What This Means Moving Forward
This win helps Las Vegas boost their standing heading into the final stretch of the regular season. It also highlights the strength and balance of their roster. Nashville, despite a good start, will need to bounce back quickly in the remaining matches to stay in the playoff race.
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Pickleball Victory
Las Vegas Night Owls came back to beat the Nashville Chefs in a close 3-2 match at MLP Salt Lake City. After dropping early doubles matches, Las Vegas won two mixed doubles contests and the DreamBreaker 21-16 to seal the victory. The Night Owls now move up in playoff standings.
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