SANTA MONICA, Calif. – The Portland Pilots saw their season end on the opening day of the 2025 WCC Tournament, dropping their contest against the Saint Mary's Gaels 1-4 before beating the Pacific Tigers 4-1 and losing to the San Francisco Dons 1-4. The Pilots wrapped up the season with a 5-17 record.
 
The Portland Pilots opened WCC Championship play with a 4-1 loss to Saint Mary's in a hard-fought match. After Saint Mary's took the opening court, Portland's Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson delivered a three-set victory in the 2s to even the team score. However, the Gaels responded by taking the next three matches in straight sets, securing the team win despite a strong start from the Pilots.
 
In their second match, the Pilots bounced back impressively with a 4-1 win over Pacific. Freytag and Larsson once again led the way with a dominant sweep in flight two. Although Pacific tied the team score after winning at No. 4, Portland pulled away with quick wins from Elizabeth Ortiz and Elena Bullemer at No. 3 and Michela Strati and Hannah Debban at No. 5. Wood and Stammberger closed the match with a three-set victory in flight one, locking up Portland's advancement in the bracket.
 
Portland's tournament run came to an end with a 4-1 defeat to San Francisco. The Dons clinched early with wins at No. 2, No. 3, and No. 5, but the Pilots fought to the final point. Wood and Stammberger continued their strong play with a three-set win on the top court, keeping Portland in the fight. Ultimately, USF sealed the match with a tight victory at flight four to eliminate the Pilots from championship contention.
 
Full results are listed below.
 
Portland 1, Saint Mary's 4
1. Allie Cataldo/Hannah Couch (SMC) def. Emily Wood/Annika Stammberger (POR) 23-25, 21-12, 15-7
2. Leonie Freytag/Elin Larsson (POR) def. Clarissa Klein/Chloe Swanson (SMC) 17-21, 24-22, 15-12
3. Angelina Bour/Nya Crump (SMC) def. Elizabeth Ortiz/Elena Bullemer (POR) 21-10, 21-11
4. Hannah Glick/Sedona Sherman (SMC) def. Valerie Bruk/Taylor Helle (POR) 21-7, 21-12
5. Grace Travis/Genevieve Bane (SMC) def. Michela Strati/Hannah Debban (POR) 21-9, 21-10
 
Match Notes
Order of finish: 1,2,4,3,5
 
Portland 4, Pacific 1
1. Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) def. Josephine Kinlan and Kelea Saxton Vaka (PAC) 21-14, 19-21, 15-8
2. Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) def. Nad Murray Ceriello and Ashley Davies (PAC) 21-8, 21-11
3. Elizabeth Ortiz and Elena Bullemer (POR) def. McKenna Brent and Margherita Giani (PAC) 21-12, 21-14
4. Makayla Beckett and Charlotte Gibson (PAC) def. Valerie Bruk and Taylor Helle (POR)
21-18, 21-11
5. Michela Strati and Hannah Debban (POR) def. Sydney Priebe and Joelyn Abougoush (PAC)21-18, 21-10

Match Notes
Order of finish: 2,4,3,5,1
 
Portland 1, San Francisco 4
1. Emily Wood and Annika Stammberger (POR) def. McKenna Towne and Kaydence Stormes (USF) 21-16, 12-21, 15-10
2. Letizia Aquilino and Branson Lennon (USF) def. Leonie Freytag and Elin Larsson (POR) 21-11, 21-7
3. Rylie Reeves and Burkleigh Smith (USF) def. Elizabeth Ortiz and Elena Bullemer (POR)
18-21, 21-17, 15-13
4. Lucy Speier and Jacquelyn Strawn (USF) def. Valerie Bruk and Taylor Helle (POR)
21-15, 15-21, 15-13
5. Francesca Stanschus and Rainie Stevens (USF) def. Michela Strati and Hannah Debban (POR) 21-13, 21-16
 
Match Notes
Order of finish: 2,3,5,1,4
 

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