2024 MLP Vulcan Orlando Playoffs

2024 MLP Vulcan Orlando Playoffs: The Vulcan Major League Pickleball Playoffs returned for an electrifying showdown at the USTA National Campus in Orlando from November 22–24, 2024. After an intense eight-event regular season and Quarterfinals in Dallas, the stakes were higher than ever as the top teams from the Premier and Challenger Levels competed for championship glory. Featuring professional pickleball icons such as Anna Leigh Waters, JW Johnson, Anna Bright, and Christian Alshon, the playoffs delivered fast-paced action and unforgettable moments.

Event Recap and Results

The Premier and Challenger Level teams battled it out in a best-of-three series in the semifinals and finals, with the third match played only if the teams split the first two. The competition was fierce, but it was the Dallas Flash who ultimately claimed the Premier Level championship after defeating the New Jersey 5s in a dramatic final, while the Miami Pickleball Club won in the Challenger Level.

Premier Level Finals

In an epic series, Dallas Flash (No. 3 seed) overcame the New Jersey 5s (No. 1 seed) 2-1 in the best-of-three finals. The Flash’s victory followed their impressive semifinal wins over the St. Louis Shock.

Match 1

• New Jersey 5s won 3-2
  • Women’s: 27-25 (NJ’s Waters and Humberg defeated Johnson and Black)
  • Men’s: 20-25 (Dallas’ Ge and JW Johnson beat Navratil and Howells)
  • Mixed 1: 28-26 (Dallas’ Johnsons took the lead)
  • Mixed 2: 25-17 (NJ’s Waters and Howells force a tiebreaker)
  • DreamBreaker: 21-13 (NJ’s Waters and Humberg claim the win)

Match 2

• Dallas Flash won 3-2
  • Women’s: 22-25 (NJ’s Waters and Humberg over Jorja and Black)
  • Men’s: 15-19 (NJ’s Navratil and Howells over Ge and JW Johnson)
  • Mixed 1: 25-17 (Dallas’ Johnsons win again)
  • Mixed 2: 23-25 (NJ’s Waters and Howells take it to a third match)
  • DreamBreaker: 21-15 (Dallas Flash secures a win, handing NJ their first DreamBreaker loss of the season)

Match 3

• Dallas Flash won 3-1
  • Men’s: 23-25 (NJ’s Howells and Navratil take the first game)
  • Women’s: 25-17 (Dallas’ Jorja and Black respond)
  • Mixed 1: 28-26 (Dallas’ Johnsons defeat Navratil and Humberg)
  • Mixed 2: 25-21 (Dallas’ Ge and Black seal the victory)

Final Results

• Champions: Dallas Flash
• Runners Up: New Jersey 5s
• 3rd Place: St. Louis Shock
• 4th Place: Texas Ranchers

Challenger Level Finals

Match 1: Miami Pickleball Club vs. Chicago Slice

Miami Pickleball Club secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Chicago Slice in the opening match.

• Men’s Doubles: Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif defeated Wyatt Stone and Jack Munro 25-21.
• Women’s Doubles: Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro outplayed Megan Fudge and Michelle Esquivel 25-16.
• Mixed Doubles: Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro won over Jack Munro and Megan Fudge 25-21.

Match 2: Chicago Slice vs. Miami Pickleball Club

Chicago Slice responded with an impressive 3-0 win over Miami Pickleball Club in the second matchup of the day.

• Women’s Doubles: Michelle Esquivel and Megan Fudge battled to a 26-24 victory against Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro.
• Men’s Doubles: Jack Munro and Wyatt Stone defeated Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif 25-21.
• Mixed Doubles: Megan Fudge and Jack Munro overwhelmed Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro 25-17.

Match 3: Miami Pickleball Club vs. Chicago Slice

In the showdown, Miami Pickleball Club emerged victorious with a 3-1 win to claim the championship.

• Women’s Doubles: Milan Rane and Bobbi Oshiro dominated Michelle Esquivel and Megan Fudge 25-10.
• Men’s Doubles: Eric Oncins and Noe Khlif edged out Wyatt Stone and Jack Munro in a thrilling 28-26 battle.
• Mixed Doubles 1: Jack Munro and Megan Fudge narrowly defeated Eric Oncins and Milan Rane 28-26.
• Mixed Doubles 2: Noe Khlif and Bobbi Oshiro sealed the win with a commanding 25-11 victory over Wyatt Stone and Michelle Esquivel.

In the Challenger Level, the Miami Pickleball Club emerged victorious, taking the title after defeating Chicago Slice in the final.

SoCal Hard Eights vs. Atlanta Bouncers

SoCal Hard Eights claimed a 3-1 victory in a closely contested series against Atlanta Bouncers.

• Women’s Doubles: Yana Newell and Irina Tereschenko narrowly defeated Emily Cederquist and Susannah Barr 25-23.
• Men’s Doubles: Max Manthou and Erik Lange overcame Todd Fought and Anderson Scarpa 25-20.
• Mixed Doubles 1: Emily Cederquist and Todd Fought edged out Yana Newell and Erik Lange 25-23.
• Mixed Doubles 2: Irina Tereschenko and Max Manthou closed out the match by defeating Susannah Barr and Anderson Scarpa 25-19.

Final Results

• Champions: Miami Pickleball Club
• Runners Up: Chicago Slice
• 3rd Place: SoCal Hard Eights
• 4th Place: Atlanta Bouncers

Date: November 22–24, 2024

Venue: USTA National Campus, 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32827, United States

Format: Teams compete in the semifinals and finals series, with each series being in a best-of-three-match format. Match 3 is played only if teams split matches 1 and 2.

The 2024 MLP Vulcan Orlando Playoffs provided pickleball fans with an unforgettable experience, showcasing some of the best-coed team play in the world. With the season now concluded, the Dallas Flash and Miami Pickleball Club are officially crowned champions, marking a thrilling chapter in MLP history.

Premier Level Teams

Challenger Level Teams