Division 1
Game 1: McFartch Hockbar vs. Underdogs
The Underdogs narrowly defeated McFartch Hockbar with a final score of 6-25-418 to 6-20-367. The Underdogs dominated the early games, with standout performances from Jarrah Schaefer, Andrew Telford, and Felix Owusu, securing consecutive wins. McFartch Hockbar fought back in the later stages, led by Leigh Barry, whose efforts in singles and doubles kept the match competitive. However, the Underdogs’ tactical precision in doubles and resilience in critical moments ensured their victory.
Game 2: Ben's Team vs. Not Ben's Team
Ben's Team and Not Ben's Team ended in an evenly matched 6-21-420 to 6-25-433 draw. Joel Schaefer and Ben Kerin excelled for Ben’s Team in doubles, while Youssef Malicdem led Not Ben’s Team to crucial singles victories. The doubles match in Game 6 was a turning point, highlighting the competitive spirit of both teams. Neither side could gain a decisive edge, leading to a well-fought draw.
Game 3: Erasers vs. Web Cams
The Erasers defeated the Web Cams 7-26-401 to 5-17-361. Key contributions from Scott Davies and Robert Halleday drove the Erasers' success, with dominant wins in both singles and doubles. The Web Cams showed flashes of brilliance, particularly through Sirinat Sweet, who claimed a hard-fought doubles victory in Game 6. Despite their efforts, the Erasers’ consistency secured their decisive win.
Division 2
Game 1: Flat Bats vs. Slicers
The Flat Bats triumphed over the Slicers with a commanding 8-27-438 to 4-20-421 victory. Lorraine Halleday and Lenny Van Der Linde delivered stellar performances, securing pivotal wins in singles and doubles. The Slicers, led by Nathaniel Harris-Jones and Kobi Gilbertson, claimed key victories in Games 1, 3, and 12 but couldn’t match the Flat Bats’ depth and teamwork.
Game 2: Rav 4 vs. Paddlers
The Paddlers edged out Rav 4 with a score of 5-15-325 to 7-25-382. Strong singles and doubles performances from David Williamson and Fiona Laube proved decisive. Rav 4, led by Maurice Wilson and Rayelene Hutchesson, displayed grit, winning key matches in Games 4 and 8. However, the Paddlers’ doubles dominance and consistency under pressure ensured their win.
Game 3: D Smash Monster vs. Popcorn
The D Smash Monster secured a hard-fought 7-25-448 to 5-23-445 victory over Popcorn. Ezekiel Owusu and Dammy Otusanya led the way, excelling in doubles with critical wins in Games 6 and 7. Popcorn, powered by Richard Van Der Linde and Orchid Lel, pushed several matches to the limit but ultimately fell short in crucial moments.
This week’s matches highlighted the league’s competitive spirit and the players’ exceptional skills, setting the stage for more excitement in the coming rounds.
