Paddle Royale

First Place

Pickleball - Thursdays (Late Spring '25)

Over the course of two exciting weeks at Howe Park, the Thursday Night Beginner II division brought the energy, enthusiasm, and more than a few highlight-reel rallies. Six teams entered the postseason with their sights set on the championship — and it all built up to a dramatic and well-fought final match.

Quarterfinals opened the action with two compelling matchups. The 5-seed Swiftie Servers pulled off a solid upset win over the 4-seed Dinklebergs, edging them out 2–1 to keep their season alive. Meanwhile, the 3-seed Pickle Pals came ready to play and swept the 6-seed Real Dills 3–0 to earn their semifinal ticket.

The semifinals were all about the top two seeds flexing their strength. On one side of the bracket, the 1-seed Paddle Royale showed sharp shot-making and poise as they shut down Swiftie Servers with a confident 2–0 win. On the other court, the 2-seed Teenage Mutant Ninja Pickles lived up to their name with quick hands and smooth teamwork, also earning a 2–0 victory over Pickle Pals.

The championship was a true clash of titans: 1-seed vs. 2-seed for the title. Paddle Royale and Teenage Mutant Ninja Pickles went toe-to-toe in the most competitive match of the playoffs. After splitting early points, Paddle Royale found their rhythm, turned up the intensity, and pulled away in key moments to win the match 2–1. It was a hard-earned victory and a fitting finale to a great season of Thursday night play.

🥇 Congratulations to Paddle Royale, Your Thursday Night Beginner II Champions!