5s dominate Ranchers in Premier Level finale
The New Jersey 5s (8-2, 23 points) concluded their MLP Austin schedule with a 3-1 victory over the Texas Ranchers (5-3, 16 points) on Monday afternoon.
It was the perfect way for New Jersey to rebound after falling to the defending champion Dallas Flash in a DreamBreaker on Sunday.
ADVERTISEMENT
"We just needed to have a goldfish memory. It's a long, long season. We've got 25 matches apiece, so we're going to win some, we're going to lose some," said 5s captain, Zane Navratil. "Nobody's going to end up with an undefeated season, and we had points left to get today."
Here are the results from Monday's match between New Jersey and Texas:
WD: Anna Leigh Waters/Meghan Dizon (NJ) def. Tina Pisnik/Etta Tuionetoa (TEX) 11-5
MD: Will Howells/Zane Navratil (NJ) def. Christian Alshon/Eric Oncins (TEX) 11-7
MXD: Meghan Dizon/Zane Navratil (NJ) def. Tina Pisnik/Eric Oncins (TEX) 11-8
MXD: E. Tuionetoa/Christian Alshon (TEX) def. Anna Leigh Waters/Will Howells (NJ) 11-9
Related articles
Michael Loyd named Head of Development of Texas Ranchers Academy
Though Loyd is currently a member of the California Black Bears, he has no shortage of familiarity with the Ranchers organization.
4 days ago
-Will Daughton
Tennis vs. pickleball: Is the war finally over?
There are hints that the rivalry is easing.
5 days ago
-Victoria Radnothy
PPA Tour, MLP announce exceptional year-over-year business growth in 2025
Both professional circuits enjoyed success in revenue, attendance, viewership, fan engagement, and media coverage.
5 days ago
-Pickleball.com Staff
Final men's rankings for 2025
The rankings are based on doubles play, with gender doubles weighted more than mixed doubles.
9 days ago
-Jim Kloss
