New Jersey 5s Crush Chicago Slice: The New Jersey 5s picked up a 3-1 win over the Chicago Slice on Saturday at The Picklr Kaysville during the ongoing Picklr MLP Salt Lake City tournament. The team earned victories in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles to seal the match without needing a DreamBreaker.
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Strong Start from New Jersey 5s
The action began with a win for the New Jersey 5s in the women’s doubles match. Anna Leigh Waters and Meghan Dizon defeated Callie Smith and Vivian Glozman with a final score of 11-7. That gave New Jersey an early lead in the match.
The 5s carried their momentum into the men’s doubles match. Will Howells and Noe Khlif teamed up to beat Max Freeman and James Ignatowich 11-4, putting New Jersey ahead 2-0.
Chicago Slice Stay Alive Briefly
The Chicago Slice earned their only win of the match in the first mixed doubles game. Max Freeman and Vivian Glozman dominated the court, beating Noe Khlif and Meghan Dizon 11-0. This win gave the Slice a chance to fight back into the match.
But the New Jersey 5s bounced back quickly. Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells took the second mixed doubles match with a convincing 11-1 win over Callie Smith and James Ignatowich. With this win, the 5s clinched the overall match 3-1.
DreamBreaker Not Needed
Although both teams had players listed for a possible DreamBreaker, it was not needed. The New Jersey 5s had already secured the win by taking three of the four matches played. The final DreamBreaker score remained 0-0 as the match concluded early.
| MATCH | New Jersey 5s | VS | Chicago Slice | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | VS | Callie Smith / Vivian Glozman | 11 – 7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Will Howells / Noe Khlif | VS | Max Freeman / James Ignatowich | 11 – 4 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Noe Khlif / Meghan Dizon | VS | Max Freeman / Vivian Glozman | 0 – 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells | VS | Callie Smith / James Ignatowich | 11 – 1 |
| DreamBreaker | Noe Khlif / Will Howells / Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | VS | Max Freeman / James Ignatowich / Vivian Glozman / Callie Smith | 0 – 0 |
What It Means Moving Forward
With this win, the New Jersey 5s continue their strong run in Salt Lake City. Their team performance showed great depth and control, especially in doubles play. For the Chicago Slice, the loss adds pressure as they look to gain ground before the regular season ends. Every point will count as teams fight for playoff spots.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Crush Chicago Slice
The New Jersey 5s beat the Chicago Slice 3-1 on Saturday at The Picklr MLP Salt Lake City. Wins in women’s, men’s, and mixed doubles helped them avoid a DreamBreaker. The victory adds to the 5s’ strong push for a top playoff spot heading into the postseason.
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