Dallas Flash Pickleball Surges Past SoCal Hard Eights: The 2025 Major League Pickleball season continued this week at the 2025 MLP Phoenix at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. The Dallas Flash Pickleball team claimed a solid victory over the SoCal Hard Eights.
Strong Performance by Dallas Flash
Dallas started strong in the women’s doubles, with Tyra Hurricane Black and Jorja Johnson beating Judit Castillo and Jalina Ingram 11-4. The men’s doubles team of JW Johnson and Augustus Ge followed with an 11-5 win against Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier.
The first mixed doubles match also went to Dallas. JW Johnson and Jorja Johnson won 11-7 over Ryan Fu and Judit Castillo. However, SoCal fought back in the second mixed doubles, where Blaine Hovenier and Jalina Ingram edged out Tyra Hurricane Black and Augustus Ge 11-8.
| Match Type | Dallas Flash | SoCal Hard Eights | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tyra Hurricane Black / Jorja Johnson | Judit Castillo / Jalina Ingram | 11 – 4 |
| Men’s Doubles | JW Johnson / Augustus Ge | Ryan Fu / Blaine Hovenier | 11 – 5 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | JW Johnson / Jorja Johnson | Ryan Fu / Judit Castillo | 11 – 7 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Tyra Hurricane Black / Augustus Ge | Blaine Hovenier / Jalina Ingram | 8-11 |
| Dreambreaker | JW Johnson/Augustus Ge/Jorja Johnson/Tyra Hurricane Black | Blaine Hovenier/Ryan Fu/Judit Castillo/Jalina Ingram | N/A |
Team Lineups and Match Details
Dallas Flash’s lineup featured JW Johnson, Augustus Ge, Jorja Johnson, and Tyra Hurricane Black. SoCal Hard Eights played with Blaine Hovenier, Ryan Fu, Judit Castillo, and Jalina Ingram.
Looking Ahead
Dallas Flash Pickleball will look to build on this momentum as the season progresses. SoCal Hard Eights will aim to improve their performance and secure more wins in upcoming matches.
News in Brief: Dallas Flash Pickleball Surges Past SoCal Hard Eights
Dallas Flash Pickleball defeated the SoCal Hard Eights 3-1 at the 2025 MLP Phoenix. Dallas dominated women’s and men’s doubles and the first mixed doubles. SoCal took the second mixed doubles match. This result gives Dallas their third win of the 2025 season, while SoCal holds one victory.