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Columbus Sliders Overcome Texas Ranchers at MLP Las Vegas

Columbus Sliders Overcome Texas Ranchers: The Columbus Sliders marked their first win at the MLP Las Vegas event on Wednesday, showing their teamwork and resilience at the Darling Tennis Center. They won over the Texas Ranchers with a definitive 3-1 score line, despite the Texas Ranchers competing without two pivotal players.

Team Effort

The Columbus Sliders’ success came courtesy of a strong lineup featuring Riley Newman, Parris Todd, Callie Smith, and Roscoe Bellamy. Their collective efforts paid off as they decisively overcame the Texas Ranchers.

The Texas Ranchers, however, entered the match at a disadvantage, missing key contributors. Christian Alshon was replaced by Anderson Scarpa, and Etta Wright’s absence was filled by Lindsey Newman. These adjustments significantly altered the Texas Ranchers’ strategy and overall performance.

Mixed Doubles as the Deciding Factor

The mixed doubles matches proved to be the turning point for the Columbus Sliders. Callie Smith and Roscoe Bellamy, alongside Parris Todd and Riley Newman, displayed exceptional synergy on the court, with both pairs securing victories in their respective matches.

Their outstanding performance was crucial in clinching the win in regulation, firmly establishing the Columbus Sliders’ determination to finish strong.

Looking Ahead

Despite celebrating their victory, the Columbus Sliders have already been eliminated from playoff position. Nevertheless, they are determined to capitalize on this momentum as they prepare for their season-ending match against the Los Angeles Mad Drops later that afternoon.

For the Texas Ranchers, this match signified the conclusion of their regular season. The loss dropped their points per match to 1.65, placing them in sixth place. While they currently hold a playoff spot if the season were to end today, the pressure mounts as rivals like the Orlando Squeeze and Arizona Drive, both eager to compete next week at MLP Miami, close in on their position.

Event Columbus Sliders Score Texas Ranchers Score
Men’s Doubles Riley Newman / Roscoe Bellamy 19 Anderson Scarpa / Quang Duong 25
Women’s Doubles Parris Todd / Callie Smith 25 Lindsey Newman / Tina Pisnik 21
Mixed Doubles 1 Callie Smith / Roscoe Bellamy 25 Lindsey Newman / Anderson Scarpa 21
Mixed Doubles 2 Parris Todd / Riley Newman 25 Tina Pisnik / Quang Duong 22

 

News in Brief: Columbus Sliders Overcome Texas Ranchers

The Columbus Sliders secured their first victory at the MLP Las Vegas event with a 3-1 win over the Texas Ranchers, who were short-handed due to the absence of key players. Mixed doubles matches proved crucial for the Columbus Sliders, with Callie Smith/Roscoe Bellamy and Parris Todd/Riley Newman winning their respective games.

Despite the victory, the Columbus Sliders are out of playoff position and will face the Los Angeles Mad Drops in their final match, while the Texas Ranchers end the season with a loss, maintaining a tenuous grip on a playoff spot.

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