SoCal Hard Eights Edges Past Chicago Slice: The SoCal Hard Eights secured a thrilling 3-2 win over the Chicago Slice on Friday, June 6, at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. The match went the distance, with SoCal clinching victory in an intense DreamBreaker after both teams split the doubles matches.
Early Momentum Split Between Teams
The Chicago Slice started strong in women’s doubles. Vivian Glozman and Pierina Imparato defeated Irina Tereschenko and Judit Castillo 11-6 to put Chicago ahead.
SoCal responded quickly in men’s doubles. Blaine Hovenier and Ryan Fu outlasted James Ignatowich and Max Freeman 11-7, leveling the match at 1-1.
Match Results
| Match Type | Chicago Slice | Score | SoCal Hard Eights | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Vivian Glozman, Pierina Imparato | 11 | Irina Tereschenko, Judit Castillo | 6 |
| Men’s Doubles | James Ignatowich, Max Freeman | 7 | Blaine Hovenier, Ryan Fu | 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Max Freeman, Pierina Imparato | 3 | Jalina Ingram, Blaine Hovenier | 11 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | James Ignatowich, Vivian Glozman | 11 | Judit Castillo, Ryan Fu | 5 |
| Dreambreaker | Max Freeman, James Ignatowich, Vivian Glozman, Pierina Imparato | 18 | Blaine Hovenier, Ryan Fu, Judit Castillo, Jalina Ingram | 21 |
Final Score: Chicago Slice 2 – 3 SoCal Hard Eights
DreamBreaker Decides the Match
Mixed doubles wins were traded evenly. SoCal took Mixed Doubles 1 with an 11-3 victory by Jalina Ingram and Blaine Hovenier. Chicago responded as James Ignatowich and Vivian Glozman won Mixed Doubles 2, 11-5.
With both teams tied 2-2, the match went to a DreamBreaker. The SoCal Hard Eights edged out the Chicago Slice 21-18 in a nail-biting finish to secure the overall 3-2 match win.
Impact and What Comes Next
The SoCal Hard Eights earned a crucial victory, demonstrating grit and teamwork under pressure. Chicago fought hard but fell just short in the DreamBreaker.
Both teams will look to build momentum as the Major League Pickleball Daytona Beach tournament continues through the weekend.
News in Brief: SoCal Hard Eights Edges Past Chicago Slice
The SoCal Hard Eights defeated the Chicago Slice 3-2 in an exciting match at the 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament. After splitting doubles, SoCal won the DreamBreaker 21-18 to clinch the victory. The result provides valuable points as both teams continue their tournament campaigns.
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