St. Louis Shock Clinch Playoff Spot and First-Round Bye at MLP Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV - The St. Louis Shock delivered a dominant performance at the MLP Las Vegas event, securing their place in the playoffs and clinching a coveted first-round bye. The team’s final regular-season event showcased the Shock’s authority on the court, as they finished the competition with an impressive 5-0 record, earning a spot in the semi-finals in Orlando from November 22nd to 24th.
Key Results from MLP Las Vegas:
- Monday, October 14, 10:00 AM PT - Championship Court
- St. Louis Shock 4, Utah Black Diamonds 0
- Women’s Doubles: Kate Fahey/Anna Bright defeated Genie Bouchard/Alix Truong, 25-19
- Men’s Doubles: Hayden Patriquin/Gabriel Tardio defeated Connor Garnett/Tyler Loong, 25-20
- Mixed Doubles: Anna Bright/Hayden Patriquin defeated Genie Bouchard/Tyler Loong, 25-17
- Mixed Doubles: Kate Fahey/Gabriel Tardio defeated Alix Truong/Connor Garnett, 25-21
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Monday, October 14, 4:30 PM PT – Grandstand
- Louis Shock 3, Carolina Pickleball Club 2
- Men’s Doubles: Ben Johns/Collin Johns defeated Gabriel Tardio/Hayden Patriquin, 25-22
- Women’s Doubles: Kate Fahey/Anna Bright defeated Brooke Buckner/Kaitlyn Christian, 25-15
- Mixed Doubles: Ben Johns/Brooke Buckner defeated Gabriel Tardio/Kate Fahey, 25-13
- Mixed Doubles: Anna Bright/Hayden Patriquin defeated Kaitlyn Christian/Collin Johns, 25-11
- Dreambreaker: St. Louis Shock won 21-12
- Tuesday, October 15, 2:00 PM PT - Championship Court
- St. Louis Shock 4, Texas Ranchers 0
- Women’s Doubles: Kate Fahey/Anna Bright defeated Etta Wright/Tina Pisnik, 25-17
- Men’s Doubles: Hayden Patriquin/Gabriel Tardio defeated Anderson Scarpa/Quang Duong, 25-16
- Mixed Doubles: Hayden Patriquin/Anna Bright defeated Etta Wright/Anderson Scarpa, 25-23
- Mixed Doubles: Kate Fahey/Gabriel Tardio defeated Tina Pisnik/Quang Duong, 25-20
- Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 PM PT - Championship Court
- St. Louis Shock 3, Dallas Flash Pickleball 1
- Women’s Doubles: Kate Fahey/Anna Bright defeated Jorja Johnson/Hurricane Tyra Black, 25-20
- Men’s Doubles: Hayden Patriquin/Gabriel Tardio defeated JW Johnson/Augustus Ge, 25-22
- Mixed Doubles: Anna Bright/Hayden Patriquin defeated Hurricane Tyra Black/Augustus Ge, 25-20
- Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 PM PT - Championship Court
- St. Louis Shock 4, AZ Drive 0
- Women’s Doubles: Anna Bright/Kate Fahey defeated Jessie Irvine/Lacy Schneemann, 25-21
- Men’s Doubles: Hayden Patriquin/Gabriel Tardio defeated Andrei Daescu/Dylan Frazier, 25-18
- Mixed Doubles: Kate Fahey/Gabriel Tardio defeated Lacy Schneemann/Andrei Daescu, 25-21
- Mixed Doubles: Anna Bright/Hayden Patriquin defeated Jessie Irvine/Dylan Frazier, 25-16
The St. Louis Shock displayed resilience and skill throughout the event, winning key matchups against top opponents. With this strong performance, the Shock secured their place among the league's elite and are now setting their sights on the playoffs in Orlando.
“We’re incredibly proud of how the team came together and performed in Las Vegas,” said Ross Chaifetz, Co-Owner and General Manager of the St. Louis Shock. “Clinching a playoff spot and a first-round bye is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players. We’re excited to carry this momentum into the semi-finals in Orlando.”
As the Shock head into the playoffs, they look forward to competing for a spot in the finals and continuing their journey toward a championship title. Fans can catch all the action in Orlando from November 22nd to 24th, as the Shock aim to cap off their impressive season with a strong finish.
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