New York Hustlers Defeats SoCal Hard Eights: The New York Hustlers earned a strong 3-1 win over the SoCal Hard Eights on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. The Hustlers controlled the match from the start, winning both gender doubles and mixed doubles games to seal the victory.
Hustlers Strike Early and Stay Ahead
New York opened with a confident women’s doubles win. Dominique Schaefer and Lingwei Kong defeated Judit Castillo and Irina Tereschenko 11-5.
In men’s doubles, SoCal responded. Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier won 11-4 over AJ Koller and Stephen Madonia, leveling the match at 1-1.
Match Results
| Match Type | SoCal Hard Eights | Score | New York Hustlers | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Judit Castillo, Irina Tereschenko | 5 | Dominique Schaefer, Lingwei Kong | 11 |
| Men’s Doubles | Ryan Fu, Blaine Hovenier | 11 | AJ Koller, Stephen Madonia | 4 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ryan Fu, Judit Castillo | 7 | AJ Koller, Dominique Schaefer | 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Blaine Hovenier, Irina Tereschenko | 4 | Stephen Madonia, Lingwei Kong | 11 |
| Dreambreaker | Blaine Hovenier, Ryan Fu, Judit Castillo, Irina Tereschenko | 0 | Stephen Madonia, AJ Koller, Dominique Schaefer, Lingwei Kong | 0 |
Final Score: SoCal Hard Eights 1 – 3 New York Hustlers
Hustlers Close Out With Dominant Mixed Doubles
New York surged ahead in mixed doubles. AJ Koller and Dominique Schaefer posted an 11-7 win in the first mixed match. Stephen Madonia and Lingwei Kong followed with a commanding 11-4 victory, securing the overall match at 3-1. The DreamBreaker was not needed, as the Hustlers clinched the result in regulation play.
Impact and What Comes Next
With this win, the New York Hustlers gained valuable points in the Major League Pickleball standings and showed consistency across gender and mixed doubles formats.
The SoCal Hard Eights, after a promising start in men’s doubles, will aim to regroup for their upcoming matches. The Hustlers now look to carry this momentum forward into the weekend action.
News in Brief: New York Hustlers Defeats SoCal Hard Eights
The New York Hustlers defeated the SoCal Hard Eights 3-1 on June 6, at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. The Hustlers controlled the match with solid doubles play. SoCal took men’s doubles, but New York’s mixed doubles wins secured the result. The Hustlers aim to build on this success.
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