
Ranchers rally over Miami Pickleball Club
Despite falling behind early, the hometown Texas Ranchers (5-2, 16 points) wouldn't be denied another regulation victory on Sunday afternoon at MLP Austin.
The Ranchers earned a hard-fought 3-1 win over Miami Pickleball Club (6-7, 16 points).
"Miami came out really strong. Props to them. They played really well," said Ranchers member, Eric Oncins, referencing Milan Rane and Mya Bui's triumph in women's doubles. "I knew we needed to pick up our energy and play our best to beat that team."
ADVERTISEMENT
Oncins and Christian Alshon responded with a men's doubles win for Texas over Noe Khlif and Jay Devilliers that helped right the ship for good.
"The crowd was amazing. All the fans stood behind us match after match. That's what I feed off. I feed off the crowd," emphasized Oncins. "That helped me and Christian come back and pull out that win."
Here are the results from Sunday's match between Texas and Miami:
WD: Milan Rane/Mya Bui (MIA) def. Tina Pisnik/Etta Tuionetoa (TEX) 11-4
MD: Christian Alshon/Eric Oncins (TEX) def. Noe Khlif/Jay Devilliers (MIA) 11-8
MXD: Tina Pisnik/Eric Oncins (TEX) def. Mya Bui/Jay Devilliers (MIA) 11-6
MXD: Etta Tuionetoa/Christian Alshon (TEX) def. Milan Rane/Noe Khlif (MIA) 11-8
Related articles

MLP announces partnership with Owl AI to streamline line calls and video challenges
Automatic line calling is coming to Major League Pickleball in 2026.
11 hours ago
-Pickleball.com Staff

An early look at the 2026 MLP Draft
Smart teams will plot multiple strategies so they can react to an ever-changing player landscape.
14 hours ago
-Jim Kloss

Shock shine in mixed doubles, capture inaugural MLP Cup title
The St. Louis Shock triumphed in the Lone Star State.
32 days ago
-Pickleball.com Staff

What to watch for on Sunday at the MLP Cup
A champion will be crowned on Sunday at the Edward Jones MLP Cup.
32 days ago
-Will Daughton