New Jersey 5s Solidified Their MLP Miami Claim: Suspense and drama filled the air at the Major League Pickleball (MLP) Miami event, where the stakes were at their highest. As the final regular-season event of 2024 started, playoff seeding in the Premier and Challenger Levels depended on the outcomes of the last matches. Teams fought fiercely, knowing that some would clinch playoff berths while others faced elimination.
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New Jersey 5s Rise to the Challenge
The New Jersey 5s entered the Major League Pickleball Miami event with a monumental challenge before them: they needed to secure 13 points out of a possible 15 from their five matches to claim the top seed over the St. Louis Shock.
Against the odds, the New Jersey 5s dropped only a single point throughout the entire weekend, finishing with an impressive 14 points and sealing the first seed for the playoffs.
Their victory was a team effort, highlighted by the stellar performances of Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells. Anna Leigh Waters finished her games with a flawless 10-0 record, while Will Howells secured a solid 9-1 over the weekend, with his only loss coming in a men’s match against the D.C. Pickleball Team.
A Season of Dominance
The New Jersey 5s have been on fire recently, showing their dominance throughout the season. Here’s a look at their results from the last three events leading up to the playoffs:
- MLP NYC: 4 regulation wins, 1 Dreambreaker win – 14/15 points
- MLP Las Vegas: 3 regulation wins, 1 regulation loss – 9/12 points
- MLP Miami: 4 regulation wins, 1 Dreambreaker win – 14/15 points
With such impressive performances, the New Jersey 5s have positioned themselves as strong contenders in the upcoming playoffs, ready to battle for the championship.
News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Solidified Their MLP Miami Claim
The Major League Pickleball (MLP) Miami event ended the 2024 regular season with high drama, as playoff seeding came down to the final matches.
The New Jersey 5s excelled, securing the top seed by earning 14 points, thanks to standout performances from Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells.
The team’s success followed a strong season, including impressive results in the MLP New York City and MLP Las Vegas events, setting the stage for a competitive playoff run.
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