California Black Bears Pickleball Sweep: The California Black Bears delivered a clean 4-0 sweep over the Nashville Chefs on August 2, 2025, at The Picklr in Kaysville, Utah, during Major League Pickleball’s Salt Lake City event. The Black Bears won all four rounds and finished strong with a dominant Dreambreaker, never allowing the Chefs to win a single game.
The match featured women’s doubles, men’s doubles, two mixed doubles matchups, and a final Dreambreaker. California showed complete control in each round, combining steady teamwork and smart shot-making.
Black Bears Build Early Momentum
The California Black Bears took the lead in women’s doubles. Layne Sleeth and Lina Padegimaite beat Genie Erokhina and Ewa Radzikowska of the Nashville Chefs 11-9. It was a close game, but California made fewer mistakes in key moments.
In men’s doubles, California extended their lead. Martin Emmrich and Michael Loyd held off Marshall Brown and Anderson Scarpa to win 11-7. The Chefs kept the score close, but California’s quick movement and calm shots helped them finish strong.
Nashville Struggles in Mixed Doubles
California kept the pressure on in the mixed doubles. In the first matchup, Layne Sleeth and Michael Loyd beat Ewa Radzikowska and Marshall Brown 11-9. It was another tight round, but the Black Bears stayed focused.
In the second mixed doubles match, California ran away with it. Lina Padegimaite and Martin Emmrich defeated Genie Erokhina and Anderson Scarpa 11-1. Their dominance gave the Black Bears a 4-0 lead and shut down any chance of a Chefs comeback.
Dreambreaker Ends in Shutout
Although the California Black Bears had already won the match, the Dreambreaker was played. Michael Loyd, Martin Emmrich, Lina Padegimaite, and Layne Sleeth rotated in singles matchups for California. Marshall Brown, Anderson Scarpa, Ewa Radzikowska, and Genie Erokhina played for Nashville.
California won the Dreambreaker 11-0, completing a full sweep of the match. Their performance was sharp and confident from start to finish.
| Match | Nashville Chefs | vs | California Black Bears | Score |
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| Women’s Doubles | Genie Erokhina / Ewa Radzikowska | vs | Layne Sleeth / Lina Padegimaite | 9 – 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Marshall Brown / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Martin Emmrich / Michael Loyd | 7 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ewa Radzikowska / Marshall Brown | vs | Layne Sleeth / Michael Loyd | 9 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Genie Erokhina / Anderson Scarpa | vs | Lina Padegimaite / Martin Emmrich | 1 – 11 |
| Dreambreaker | Brown / Scarpa / Radzikowska / Erokhina | vs | Loyd / Emmrich / Padegimaite / Sleeth | 0 – 0 |
Statement Win for California
This result marked one of the most one-sided matches in the tournament so far. The California Black Bears proved they can control a match from beginning to end. The Nashville Chefs struggled to keep pace and will need to regroup before their next match.
California’s win adds momentum to their MLP season. Their strong chemistry and focus across every round showed they are serious contenders.
News in Brief: California Black Bears Pickleball Sweep
On August 2, 2025, at The Picklr in Kaysville, Utah, the California Black Bears beat the Nashville Chefs 4-0 in Major League Pickleball. The Black Bears won every round, including an 11-0 Dreambreaker. The Chefs failed to win a single game, as California dominated in every part of the match.
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