Los Angeles Mad Drops Pickleball Finals: The New Jersey 5s gained an early lead over the Los Angeles Mad Drops on August 22, 2025, in the DoorDash Major League Pickleball Finals powered by TORAY. The match took place with both teams fighting for the championship, but New Jersey secured wins in key doubles matches.
Strong Start from New Jersey
In women’s doubles, Anna Leigh Waters and Meghan Dizon of the New Jersey 5s defeated Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto of the Los Angeles Mad Drops by a score of 11–3. This gave New Jersey an early advantage.
The men’s doubles match was closer, but New Jersey’s Noe Khlif and Will Howells came out on top against Ben Johns and Hunter Johnson of Los Angeles with a score of 12–10.
More Wins in Mixed Doubles
The New Jersey 5s continued to dominate in mixed doubles. Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells defeated Catherine Parenteau and Ben Johns 11–2.
The second mixed doubles match between Jade Kawamoto and Hunter Johnson of Los Angeles against Meghan Dizon and Noe Khlif of New Jersey was scheduled but had not yet been played.
Dreambreaker Still to Come
With the New Jersey 5s ahead, the Dreambreaker tiebreak match was also pending. The New Jersey lineup included Noe Khlif, Will Howells, Anna Leigh Waters, and Meghan Dizon. For Los Angeles, the players were Hunter Johnson, Ben Johns, Jade Kawamoto, and Catherine Parenteau.
| Match | Los Angeles Mad Drops | VS | New Jersey 5s | Score |
|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | vs | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | 3–11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Ben Johns / Hunter Johnson | vs | Noe Khlif / Will Howells | 10–12 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Catherine Parenteau / Ben Johns | vs | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells | 2–11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Jade Kawamoto / Hunter Johnson | vs | Meghan Dizon / Noe Khlif | 0–0 |
| Dreambreaker | Hunter Johnson / Ben Johns / Jade Kawamoto / Catherine Parenteau | vs | Noe Khlif / Will Howells / Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | 0–0 |
What’s Next
The outcome of the unfinished matches and the Dreambreaker will decide if the Los Angeles Mad Drops can make a comeback or if the New Jersey 5s will close out the finals. The competition remains tense, and fans are waiting to see who will secure the championship title.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops Pickleball Finals
The New Jersey 5s took the lead over the Los Angeles Mad Drops in the DoorDash Major League Pickleball Finals on August 22, 2025. With wins in women’s, men’s, and one mixed doubles match, New Jersey moved ahead. The second mixed doubles and the Dreambreaker tiebreak match remain to be played.
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