Orlando Squeeze Pickleball DreamBreaker Win: The Orlando Squeeze secured a close 3-2 win over the Chicago Slice on Saturday at The Picklr MLP Salt Lake City, held at The Picklr Kaysville. The match went down to a DreamBreaker, where Orlando narrowly claimed victory 22-20 after the teams split the doubles matches 2-2.
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Early Wins Split Between Teams
The Orlando Squeeze started strong in women’s doubles. Lacy Schneemann and Milan Rane defeated Callie Smith and Vivian Glozman 11-7, giving Orlando the first point.
But the Chicago Slice answered right away. James Ignatowich and Max Freeman took the men’s doubles match 11-5 over Federico Staksrud and Dylan Frazier, tying the match at one win each.
Mixed Doubles Lead to a Tie
In the first mixed doubles game, Federico Staksrud and Milan Rane faced Vivian Glozman and Max Freeman. The Chicago duo edged out a win, 11-9, putting the Slice ahead 2-1.
The second mixed doubles match was a must-win for the Orlando Squeeze. Dylan Frazier and Lacy Schneemann rose to the occasion, defeating James Ignatowich and Callie Smith 11-9. This tied the match again, setting up the deciding DreamBreaker.
DreamBreaker Decides the Match
Both teams sent out all four players for the singles-style DreamBreaker. For Orlando, it was Federico Staksrud, Dylan Frazier, Milan Rane, and Lacy Schneemann. The Chicago Slice lined up Max Freeman, James Ignatowich, Vivian Glozman, and Callie Smith.
It was a tight contest, but the Orlando Squeeze managed to edge past the Slice with a final DreamBreaker score of 22-20, clinching the match 3-2.
| MATCH | Orlando Squeeze | VS | Chicago Slice | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Lacy Schneemann / Milan Rane | VS | Callie Smith / Vivian Glozman | 11-7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier | VS | James Ignatowich / Max Freeman | 5-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Federico Staksrud / Milan Rane | VS | Vivian Glozman / Max Freeman | 9-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Dylan Frazier / Lacy Schneemann | VS | James Ignatowich / Callie Smith | 11-9 |
| DreamBreaker | Federico Staksrud / Dylan Frazier / Milan Rane / Lacy Schneemann | VS | Max Freeman / James Ignatowich / Vivian Glozman / Callie Smith | 20-22 |
What This Win Means
The win gives the Orlando Squeeze a much-needed boost in the standings as the regular season winds down. Their new player pairings worked well under pressure, especially in the DreamBreaker. For the Chicago Slice, the narrow loss adds to a season full of close battles but few wins. Both teams will look to use these experiences as they prepare for the playoff race.
News in Brief: Orlando Squeeze Pickleball DreamBreaker Win
The Orlando Squeeze defeated the Chicago Slice 3-2 on Saturday at MLP Salt Lake City. After splitting the four doubles matches, Orlando won a tight DreamBreaker 22-20. The team showed strong chemistry with new pairings and earned an important win as the postseason approaches.
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