Dallas Flash Overpowers New Jersey 5s: The Dallas Flash (JW Johnson, Jorja Johnson, Tyra Black, Augie Ge) evened the Premier Level Championship series against the New Jersey 5s (Anna Leigh Waters, Zane Navratil, Mari Humberg, Will Howells) with a DreamBreaker victory under the fading light at the 2024 MLP Orlando playoff
A Series Full of Parallels
The second match of the day mirrored the first, with New Jersey clinching the women’s doubles match and Dallas responding by taking the men’s doubles.
In mixed doubles, the Flash gained momentum as the Johnson siblings, JW and Jorja, overcame Humberg and Navratil, putting Dallas up 2-1. However, the 5s fought back as Waters and Howells edged out Black and Ge in the second mixed doubles game, forcing the DreamBreaker.
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Drama Under Pressure
The Dallas Flash nearly ended the contest during regulation when Black and Ge held a 23-22 lead over Waters and Howells. Yet, New Jersey showed their mettle, scoring three straight points to force the deciding singles showdown.
The 5s entered the DreamBreaker with a spotless singles record all season, including their earlier win in Match 1. But Dallas rose to the occasion, earning a commanding 21-15 victory and snapping New Jersey’s unbeaten streak in singles.
Jorja Johnson and Augie Ge Shine in the Spotlight
Jorja Johnson and Augie Ge proved pivotal in the DreamBreaker, delivering standout performances. Johnson outpaced Waters 5-3 over two rotations, while Ge dominated Navratil with an 8-1 showing, propelling the Flash to victory. For Jorja, belief was key.
“You’re never gonna win if you don’t believe, so I just went in with all the confidence I could muster. The crowd cheering us on definitely helped, too.” – (Jorja Johnson)
Winner-Take-All Showdown Approaches
With this victory, the stage is set for a decisive Match 3, where the winner will claim $80,000 and the prestigious Pritchard Cup as the 2024 MLP Premier Level champions.
News in Brief: Dallas Flash Overpowers New Jersey 5s
The Dallas Flash defeated the New Jersey 5s in a dramatic DreamBreaker, leveling the 2024 MLP Orlando playoff Premier Level Championship series at one match apiece.
The Flash overcame the 5s’ unbeaten singles streak with a 21-15 victory, thanks to standout performances from Jorja Johnson and Augie Ge. This sets up Match 3, with $80,000 and the Pritchard Cup on the line.
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