In a pickleball showdown at Savage Community Park, Ryan J. and Steve T. emerged triumphant over Tony W. and John L., despite an opening set that looked like a scene from "The Great British Bake Off"—deliciously unpredictable.

The match opened with Tony and John dominating 11-4, but the plot thickened faster than instant pudding when Ryan and Steve found their rhythm in the second set, leveling the playing field 11-5.

The third set was a nail-biter, with Steve T. executing a "sweet as honey" Erne that left the spectators buzzing. It was a move so slick it should have come with a parental advisory sticker.

John L., on the other hand, struggled to find his groove, missing four serves and presumably contributing more to his team's frustration than his social calendar this weekend.

In the end, Ryan and Steve clinched the final set 11-9, proving that persistence, along with the occasional flashy shot, can be more valuable than consistent serving—or lack thereof.