SoCal Hard Eights Face Unbeaten Dallas Flash: The SoCal Hard Eights will try to earn their first win of the 2025 Major League Pickleball season when they play the Dallas Flash on Thursday. The match takes place at the 2025 MLP Phoenix, hosted at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. The Dallas Flash is undefeated, while SoCal is still looking for its first victory.
SoCal Hard Eights enter the match with a 0-2 record and just one point. They have not played since the 2025 MLP Orlando event. Jalina Ingram, who is filling in for Irina Tereschenko, will make her debut for SoCal.
Dallas Flash holds an 8-0 record and have 22 points. They are one of only two teams that remain undefeated this season. The other unbeaten team is the St. Louis Shock. Dallas is coming off a strong showing at the 2025 MLP Austin and will try to keep their winning streak alive.
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New Lineup for SoCal Hard Eights
The SoCal Hard Eights will use a slightly different lineup. Jalina Ingram steps into the women’s doubles match alongside Judit Castillo. Ingram will also team up with Blaine Hovenier in one of the mixed doubles matches.
These changes are key as the team looks for a spark. Blaine Hovenier will also play men’s doubles with Ryan Fu. Castillo and Fu will partner in one of the mixed doubles matchups.
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Steady and Strong Dallas Flash
The Dallas Flash will go with a powerful lineup. Tyra Black and Jorja Johnson will play in women’s doubles. JW Johnson and Augie Ge will take part in the men’s doubles match.
The team will also rely on Jorja Johnson and JW Johnson for one of the mixed doubles contests. Black and Ge will team up for the other. Dallas is looking to stay perfect in the standings. With strong players across all four matches, they are aiming for another big win.
Match Breakdown
| Match Type | SoCal Hard Eights | Dallas Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles (WD) | Judit Castillo / Jalina Ingram | Tyra Black / Jorja Johnson |
| Men’s Doubles (MD) | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu | JW Johnson / Augie Ge |
| Mixed Doubles 1 (MXD 1) | Judit Castillo / Ryan Fu | Jorja Johnson / JW Johnson |
| Mixed Doubles 2 (MXD 2) | Jalina Ingram / Blaine Hovenier | Tyra Black / Augie Ge |
What’s at Stake
A win could give SoCal Hard Eights new life this season. They need points to climb out of the bottom. For Dallas Flash, another win would keep them tied at the top with St. Louis Shock. Every match matters as the season continues.
News in Brief: SoCal Hard Eights Face Unbeaten Dallas Flash
SoCal Hard Eights (0-2) face the undefeated Dallas Flash (8-0) at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. Jalina Ingram replaces Irina Tereschenko for SoCal. Dallas looks to extend its win streak. Each team’s four matchups include women’s, men’s, and two mixed doubles games that could affect season standings.
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