Dallas Flash MLP Playoff Victory: The Dallas Flash defeated the Columbus Sliders 3–2 on August 16 during the 2025 Toray Major League Pickleball Playoffs at the Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego, California. The match came down to a dramatic Dreambreaker, with the Columbus Sliders keeping the contest alive but falling just short overall.
Early Matches Go to Dallas Flash
The Dallas Flash started strong with two convincing wins. In women’s doubles, Jorja Johnson and Tyra “Hurricane” Black overpowered Lea Jansen and Parris Todd, winning 11–2. The men’s doubles followed with Augustus Ge and JW Johnson defeating CJ Klinger and Andrei Daescu 11–4, giving Dallas Flash a quick 2–0 lead.
Columbus Sliders Fight Back
The Columbus Sliders answered in mixed doubles. Lea Jansen and CJ Klinger teamed up to edge Augustus Ge and Tyra Black 11–9. However, the Dallas Flash widened their lead again when Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson topped Parris Todd and Andrei Daescu 18–11 in the second mixed doubles match.
Dreambreaker Decides the Match
With Dallas Flash leading 3–1, the game moved to the Dreambreaker. The Columbus Sliders lineup of Andrei Daescu, CJ Klinger, Parris Todd, and Lea Jansen fought hard against JW Johnson, Augustus Ge, Jorja Johnson, and Tyra Black. The Sliders pulled off a 21–18 win, but it wasn’t enough to stop Dallas Flash from securing the overall victory.
| Match | Columbus Sliders (Players) | Dallas Flash (Players) | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Lea Jansen / Parris Todd | Jorja Johnson / Tyra “Hurricane” Black | 2–11 | Dallas Flash |
| Men’s Doubles | CJ Klinger / Andrei Daescu | Augustus Ge / JW Johnson | 4–11 | Dallas Flash |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Lea Jansen / CJ Klinger | Augustus Ge / Tyra “Hurricane” Black | 11–9 | Columbus Sliders |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Parris Todd / Andrei Daescu | Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson | 11–18 | Dallas Flash |
| Dreambreaker | Andrei Daescu / CJ Klinger / Parris Todd / Lea Jansen | JW Johnson / Augustus Ge / Jorja Johnson / Tyra “Hurricane” Black | 21–18 | Columbus Sliders |
What This Means
The Dallas Flash’s 3–2 win keeps their playoff hopes alive and proves their depth across all match types. For the Columbus Sliders, the close loss showed resilience, especially in the Dreambreaker. Both teams remain strong contenders as the playoffs continue in San Diego.
News in Brief: Dallas Flash MLP Playoff Victory
The Dallas Flash defeated the Columbus Sliders 3–2 on August 16 at the 2025 Toray MLP Playoffs in San Diego. Jorja Johnson, JW Johnson, Augustus Ge, and Tyra Black led Dallas to key wins, while Columbus won the Dreambreaker. The result keeps Dallas in strong playoff contention.
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