Las Vegas Night Owls Take Down Bay Area Breakers 3-2 in a tightly contested match on their home court that came down to a Dreambreaker finish at the MLP Tour of Las Vegas.
Early Tensions Lead to Dreambreaker Showdown
Tied at 13-13 in the Dreambreaker, Judit Castillo of the Las Vegas Night Owls took control, pulling away from the Bay Area Breakers’ Jill Braverman to shift momentum in her team’s favor. From there, the Bay Area Breakers managed just one more point before Blaine Hovenier closed out the match emphatically, securing a 21-14 Dreambreaker victory by outlasting Collin Shick.
The match had all the makings of a back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading blows in the earlier doubles rounds. The Las Vegas Night Owls’ men’s doubles pair of Rafa Hewett and Blaine Hovenier couldn’t hold off Bay Area Breakers’ Martin Emmrich and Collin Shick, losing 25-22.
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But the Las Vegas Night Owls bounced back in the women’s doubles match, where Judit Castillo and Chao Yi Wang outplayed Allyce Jones and Jill Braverman to win 25-18, leveling the score.
The mixed doubles games followed a similar script. In the first, Judit Castillo and Blaine Hovenier fought hard but ultimately fell to Jill Braverman and Martin Emmrich 25-23. However, Rafa Hewett and Chao Yi Wang gave the Las Vegas Night Owls the boost they needed, defeating Collin Shick and Allyce Jones 25-22 to set up the Dreambreaker.
Judit Castillo’s Heroics Spark Victory
With both teams locked at 13-13 in the final Dreambreaker format, Judit Castillo seized the moment. Her ability to gain quick points against Jill Braverman allowed Las Vegas Night Owls to pull ahead. From there, the Bay Area Breakers only managed one more point before Blaine Hovenier closed the door on Collin Shick, winning the Dreambreaker 21-14.
Impact on Challenger Level Standings
This victory was more than just a win on the scoreboard—it had serious implications in the Challenger level standings, where both teams were neck-and-neck coming into this matchup. The Las Vegas Night Owls’ win gives them the edge in points as they continue their push for playoff positioning.
Key Results and Scores
- Las Vegas Night Owls 3, Bay Area Breakers 2
| Event | Las Vegas Night Owls | Score | Bay Area Breakers | Score |
| Men’s Doubles | Rafa Hewett / Blaine Hovenier | 22 | Martin Emmrich / Collin Shick | 25 |
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Women’s Doubles
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Judit Castillo / Chao Yi Wang | 25 | Allyce Jones / Jill Braverman | 18 |
| Mixed Doubles | Judit Castillo / Blaine Hovenier | 23 | Jill Braverman / Martin Emmrich | 25 |
| Mixed Doubles | Rafa Hewett / Chao Yi Wang | 25 | Collin Shick / Allyce Jones | 22 |
| Dreambreaker | Las Vegas Night Owls | 21 | Bay Area Breakers | 14 |
News in Brief: Las Vegas Night Owls Take Down Bay Area Breakers
The Las Vegas Night Owls edged out the Bay Area Breakers 3-2 in a thrilling Dreambreaker win at MLP Las Vegas. Tied 13-13 in the Dreambreaker, Judit Castillo’s standout play gave the Las Vegas Night Owls a late surge, and Blaine Hovenier sealed the deal by defeating Collin Shick.
The victory came after both teams traded wins in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles. This win gives the Las Vegas Night Owls an important boost in the Challenger level standings as they continue their playoff push.
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