2022 WNXL Sunshine State Major
The 2022 WNXL Sunshine State Major was the first regular-season tournament of the Women's National Xball League (WNXL). It took place during the 2022 NXL Sunshine State Major on 11–13 March 2022 in Kissimmee, Florida.[1][2]
Dallas Vibe won the six-team competition undefeated, defeating Destiny 5–3 in the final. The victory followed the league's introductory Fire and Ice exhibition in November 2021.[2][3]
Venue and format
[edit]The tournament used the NXL World Cup site at 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee. The official registration record listed six paid WNXL entries, fifteen-minute X-Ball matches and a six-point mercy limit.[1]
Each team played four preliminary matches. The leading four teams advanced to the semi-finals, followed by the championship final.[3]
Participating teams and final standings
[edit]| Position | Team | Event points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Vibe | 100 |
| 2 | Destiny | 96 |
| 3 | The Heroines | 93 |
| 4 | Femmes Fatales | 90 |
| 5 | Sacramento Diamonds | 86 |
| 6 | Cheetahs | 84 |
Placings and points follow the official event results. Femmes Fatales is the spelling used in that record.[4]
Preliminary matches
[edit]The following are the twelve preliminary results. They are grouped for reference rather than presented as a chronological schedule.[3]
| Team | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Vibe | 7–6 | Femmes Fatales |
| Dallas Vibe | 6–3 | Cheetahs |
| Dallas Vibe | 7–2 | Sacramento Diamonds |
| Dallas Vibe | 5–3 | The Heroines |
| The Heroines | 6–1 | Destiny |
| The Heroines | 7–1 | Femmes Fatales |
| The Heroines | 7–1 | Sacramento Diamonds |
| Destiny | 7–4 | Sacramento Diamonds |
| Destiny | 6–0 | Cheetahs |
| Destiny | 4–2 | Femmes Fatales |
| Femmes Fatales | 6–0 | Cheetahs |
| Sacramento Diamonds | 7–2 | Cheetahs |
Dallas Vibe led the preliminary standings, followed by the Heroines, Destiny and Femmes Fatales. Sacramento Diamonds and Cheetahs were eliminated.[3]
Playoffs
[edit]| Round | Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-final | Destiny | 5–4 | The Heroines |
| Semi-final | Dallas Vibe | 5–4 | Femmes Fatales |
| Final | Dallas Vibe | 5–3 | Destiny |
Both semi-finals were decided by one point. Dallas Vibe then defeated Destiny to finish with six wins from six matches and become the first regular-season WNXL event champion.[2][3]
The published WNXL score record does not list a third-place match; the official final placings put the Heroines third and Femmes Fatales fourth.[3][4]
Related women's competition
[edit]The wider NXL event also offered a separate Women's Open three-player division, using three-minute games. Destiny won that category ahead of Diamonds' Edge and Hooties Paintball. These results were separate from professional WNXL X-Ball.[1][4]
See also
[edit]- Women's National Xball League
- 2022 NXL Sunshine State Major
- 2021 WNXL World Cup exhibition
- 2022 WNXL Mid-Atlantic Major
References
[edit]- PBLeagues – 2022 Sunshine State Major: dates, venue, entries and formats.
- National Xball League – 2022 NXL Sunshine State Major Recap: Dynasty wins, G.I. Sportz dominates X-Ball in a history first, 21 March 2022.
- PBLeagues – 2022 Sunshine State Major: WNXL preliminary and playoff scores.
- PBLeagues – 2022 Sunshine State Major: official final placings and event points.