Miami Pickleball Club Conquers 2024 MLP Challenger Trophy: The Miami Pickleball Club had a thrilling 2024 MLP season, capping it off with a hard-fought win in the MLP Challenger Trophy. Their performance through the playoffs showed the team’s resilience, overcoming tough opponents in each round. Here’s a breakdown of their playoff matches.
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Semi-Final Dominance
Match 1
- Women’s Doubles: Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) defeated Yana Newell and Irina Tereschenko (SoCal) 25-17.
- Men’s Doubles: Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif (Miami) triumphed 25-20 over Max Manthou and Erik Lange (SoCal).
- Mixed Doubles: Bobbi Oshiro and Noe Khlif (Miami) finished strong with a 25-19 win against Irina Tereschenko and Max Manthou (SoCal).
Match 2
In a dramatic reversal, the SoCal Hard Eights evened the series at 1-1, winning 3-2 in this intense second match of the semifinals.
- Women’s Doubles: Irina Tereschenko and Yana Newell (SoCal) bested Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) 25-21.
- Men’s Doubles: Max Manthou and Erik Lange (SoCal) edged Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif (Miami) 26-24.
- Mixed Doubles: Max Manthou and Irina Tereschenko (SoCal) held on for a 27-25 victory against Eric Oncins and Milan Rane (Miami).
- Mixed Doubles: Erik Lange and Yana Newell (SoCal) won 25-22 against Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami).
- Dreambreaker: SoCal clinched the win with a 22-20 Dreambreaker win.
Match 3
In a decisive third match, Miami bounced back to secure a 3-1 win over SoCal Hard Eights, advancing to the final.
- Women’s Doubles: Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) held off Yana Newell and Irina Tereschenko (SoCal) 28-26.
- Men’s Doubles: Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif (Miami) fought hard but fell short 26-24 to Max Manthou and Erik Lange (SoCal).
- Mixed Doubles: Bobbi Oshiro and Noe Khlif (Miami) won 25-23 over Irina Tereschenko and Max Manthou (SoCal).
- Mixed Doubles: Milan Rane and Eric Oncins (Miami) sealed the win 25-19 over Yana Newell and Erik Lange (SoCal).
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Thrilling Final
Match 1
In the first match of the final, Miami dominated Chicago Slice with a 3-0 victory.
- Men’s Doubles: Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif (Miami) won 25-21 over Wyatt Stone and Jack Munro (Chicago).
- Women’s Doubles: Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) triumphed 25-16 over Megan Fudge and Michelle Esquivel (Chicago).
- Mixed Doubles: Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) closed out with a 25-21 win against Jack Munro and Megan Fudge (Chicago).
Match 2
Chicago Slice came back to win 3-0 in this second match of the final, tying the series at 1-1.
- Women’s Doubles: Michelle Esquivel and Megan Fudge (Chicago) edged Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) 26-24.
- Men’s Doubles: Jack Munro and Wyatt Stone (Chicago) defeated Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif (Miami) 25-21.
- Mixed Doubles: Megan Fudge and Jack Munro (Chicago) clinched the win 25-17 over Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami).
- Mixed Doubles: Wyatt Stone and Michelle Esquivel (Chicago) won 0-0 (unfinished match).
Match 3
In the final deciding match, Miami bounced back to claim the 2024 MLP Challenger Trophy with a 3-1 win.
- Women’s Doubles: Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) defeated Michelle Esquivel and Megan Fudge (Chicago) 25-10.
- Men’s Doubles: Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif (Miami) overcame Wyatt Stone and Jack Munro (Chicago) 28-26.
- Mixed Doubles: Eric Oncins and Milan Rane (Miami) held on for a 26-28 win against Jack Munro and Megan Fudge (Chicago).
- Mixed Doubles: Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro (Miami) sealed the victory 25-11 against Wyatt Stone and Michelle Esquivel (Chicago).
Miami’s dominant showing in the 2024 MLP Challenger Trophy final secured their place at the top of the Challenger division, finishing strong with a 3-1 victory to clinch the title after a tense series of matches.
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News in Brief: Miami Pickleball Club Conquers 2024 MLP Challenger Trophy
Miami Pickleball Club won in the 2024 MLP Challenger Trophy, defeating the SoCal Hard Eights and Chicago Slice in dramatic playoff matches. After a strong 3-0 victory in the first semifinal, a 3-2 loss in the second, and a 3-1 win in the third, Miami advanced to the final. They secured the championship with a 3-1 win over Chicago Slice, showing their resilience and teamwork throughout the tournament.