St. Louis Shock Outlasts Carolina Hogs: The St. Louis Shock defeated the Carolina Hogs 3-1 on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. This win followed their earlier 4-0 sweep of the Utah Black Diamonds, keeping St. Louis among the league’s top contenders.
Consistent Performance on Day Two
The Shock won three of the four games against Carolina at Pictona in Holly Hill, Florida. Their only setback came in a hard-fought mixed doubles match, but they responded quickly to seal the victory.
The win improved St. Louis’s record to 10-1 with 30 points, while Carolina slipped to 1-9 with 4 points.
Match Results
| Match Type | Carolina Hogs | Score | St. Louis Shock | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tamaryn Emmrich, Kaitlyn Christian | 8 | Anna Bright, Kate Fahey | 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Collin Johns, Ben Johns | 8 | Hayden Patriquin, Gabriel Tardio | 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ben Johns, Tamaryn Emmrich | 12 | Gabriel Tardio, Kate Fahey | 10 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Collin Johns, Kaitlyn Christian | 0 | Hayden Patriquin, Anna Bright | 11 |
| Dreambreaker | Ben Johns, Collin Johns, Kaitlyn Christian, Tamaryn Emmrich | 0 | Gabriel Tardio, Hayden Patriquin, Kate Fahey, Anna Bright | 0 |
Final Score: Carolina Hogs 1 – St. Louis Shock 3
Key Moments of the Match
The Carolina Hogs earned their sole win in the first mixed doubles match. Ben Johns and Tamaryn Emmrich edged out Gabriel Tardio and Kate Fahey 12-10.
St. Louis responded with poise. Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin secured a dominant 11-0 win in the second mixed doubles match, clinching the overall victory for the Shock.
Team Reaction and Mindset
Anna Bright reflected on the team’s approach after their first loss of the season on Thursday.
“There are a few teams with a big target on their backs, and it’s an honor to be one of those, but we have to expect every team’s best and still come out hungry every match, even though we are typically going to be pretty favored. That was the main adjustment, just coming out today really ready to go and really hungry. I think that’s definitely easy to do after a loss.” – (Bright)
Looking Ahead
The St. Louis Shock will face the Chicago Slice and SoCal Hard Eights on Saturday. They aim to continue their strong form and maintain their lead in the league standings.
The Carolina Hogs, still seeking consistency, will look to regroup and improve their season record in their upcoming matches.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock Outlasts Carolina Hogs
St. Louis Shock defeated Carolina Hogs 3-1 at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. The Shock recovered well after a tough mixed doubles loss and now boast a 10-1 record. Carolina, struggling at 1-9, will aim to bounce back in future matches.
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