Team D (Beginner II)

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*ROCKLIN* Pickleball - Thursdays (Spring '25)

The Thursday Beginner II League wrapped up an electric two-week playoff run with an unexpected twist and a hard-fought championship match. With the top two seeds receiving a first-round bye, the quarterfinals gave lower-seeded teams a chance to make their mark early.

Team A squared off against the Dopamine Dinkers in a close match, but the Dinkers came out on top 2-1, advancing to the semis. Meanwhile, Pickled Peppers made quick work of Dink and Dash, cruising to a 3-0 win and looking sharp heading into the next round.

In the semifinals, the playoff energy kicked into high gear. Top-seeded Kush and Dem Boys faced the surging Dopamine Dinkers, but in a surprise upset, the Dinkers edged out the win 2-1 and sent the number one seed packing. On the other side of the bracket, second-seeded Team D met third-seeded Pickled Peppers and made a statement of their own, shutting them out 3-0 in a decisive performance.

That set the stage for a dramatic final between the 5th seed and the 2nd seed. Both teams brought their best, and every point mattered. In a back-and-forth battle, Team D dug deep and emerged victorious with a tight 2-1 win to claim the Beginner II championship.

Congratulations to Team D, your 2025 Beginner II Champions! They showed poise, power, and teamwork when it counted most—and walked away with the title to prove it.