Yana Newell Return to SoCal Hard Eights: To strengthen their team for upcoming challenges, the SoCal Hard Eights have brought back former champion Yana Newell. She returns to the team where she played a crucial role in winning the Season 2 title in 2023, led by Ewa Radzikowska and CJ Klinger, dominated undefeated to claim the championship. They swept through with wins in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles against the St. Louis Shock.
Newell’s comeback is a strategic move by the Hard Eights, who have been active in trades, moving down twice from their original third pick. With Newell on board, she reunites with Irina Tereschenko, Erik Lange, and Max Manthou as they aim for more success in southern California.
Bringing Newell back shows the team’s dedication to strengthening their lineup especially as they currently hold eighth place in the Challenger Level standings. There’s optimism that Newell’s experience and championship history will give the Hard Eights the advantage they need to rank up in future matches.
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With the return of Yana Newell, the SoCal Hard Eights are looking to climb higher in the rankings, aiming to repeat past victories and thrive in the competitive world of Major League Pickleball.
News in Brief: Yana Newell Return to SoCal Hard Eights
The SoCal Hard Eights have made a strategic move by bringing back former champion Yana Newell to strengthen their lineup. Newell, who played a crucial role in their Season 2 championship victory, reunites with Ewa Radzikowska, CJ Klinger, and the team. Her return aims to enhance their performance in upcoming matches and improve their standing in the Challenger Level standings. With Newell’s experience and past success, the Hard Eights are optimistic about their prospects for climbing the rankings and achieving further wins in Major League Pickleball.
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