Ben Johns and Collin Johns Out of 2025 MLP Columbus: Ben Johns and Collin Johns will not play the rest of their matches at 2025 MLP Columbus. The reason is poor lighting at the event, which raised safety concerns.
Lighting Concerns Lead to Exit
The Johns brothers play for the Carolina Hogs, who now hold a 0-4 record. They lost to the Phoenix Flames on Thursday and the Atlanta Bouncers on Friday. The team still has four matches left this weekend.
Ben Johns has limited vision in one eye due to a childhood sledding accident. He also does not wear protective glasses. That makes lighting issues more serious for him compared to others.
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New Players Join Carolina Lineup
With Ben Johns and Collin Johns stepping out, the Carolina Hogs needed replacements. Brandon French, the team’s third male player, is not in Columbus this weekend.
As a result, Martin Emmrich and Ross Whittaker will step in for the remaining matches. In addition, Zoey Weil will play in place of Liz Truluck on Saturday and Sunday.
What This Means for Carolina Hogs
The Carolina Hogs have not won a match yet this season. Losing key players like Ben Johns and Collin Johns puts them in a tough spot. With new players stepping in, the team will try to stay competitive through the rest of the weekend.
News in Brief: Ben Johns and Collin Johns Out of 2025 MLP Columbus
Ben Johns and Collin Johns pulled out of MLP Columbus due to poor lighting. The Carolina Hogs are now 0-4. Martin Emmrich and Ross Whittaker will replace them. Zoey Weil will sub in for Liz Truluck this weekend. Ben’s eye injury makes lighting more dangerous for him.
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