St. Louis Shock’s Undefeated Streak: The St. Louis Shock earned their fifth straight win on Saturday at MLP Daytona Beach by defeating the SoCal Hard Eights 4-0 at Pictona at Holly Hill. They swept all four matches without needing a DreamBreaker, continuing their strong run in the tournament.
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Fast Start in Women’s Doubles
The St. Louis Shock began with a powerful win in women’s doubles. Anna Bright and Kate Fahey overwhelmed Jalina Ingram and Judit Castillo 11-1, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
In men’s doubles, Hayden Patriquin and Gabriel Tardio kept up the momentum. They outplayed Blaine Hovenier and Ryan Fu 11-8, giving the Shock a 2-0 lead.
Strong Mixed Doubles Performances
The third match was mixed doubles with Kate Fahey and Gabriel Tardio for St. Louis. They beat Blaine Hovenier and Jalina Ingram 11-8. This victory secured the overall win for the Shock.
In the second mixed doubles match, Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquin finished the sweep. They edged out Ryan Fu and Judit Castillo 11-9 in a close game.
| Event | St. Louis Shock (Players) | Score | SoCal Hard Eights (Players) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Bright / Kate Fahey | 11-1 | Jalina Ingram / Judit Castillo | St. Louis Shock |
| Men’s Doubles | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio | 11-8 | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu | St. Louis Shock |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Kate Fahey / Gabriel Tardio | 11-8 | Blaine Hovenier / Jalina Ingram | St. Louis Shock |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Bright / Hayden Patriquin | 11-9 | Ryan Fu / Judit Castillo | St. Louis Shock |
| DreamBreaker | Hayden Patriquin / Gabriel Tardio / Kate Fahey / Anna Bright | 0-0 | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu / Judit Castillo / Jalina Ingram | N/A (Not Played) |
DreamBreaker Not Needed
With the Shock winning all four matches, the DreamBreaker was not played. Hayden Patriquin, Gabriel Tardio, Kate Fahey, and Anna Bright remained undefeated as a team.
The SoCal Hard Eights, made up of Blaine Hovenier, Ryan Fu, Judit Castillo, and Jalina Ingram, are still looking for their first win in the tournament.
What This Win Means
The St. Louis Shock now have five wins and are looking like top contenders. Their strong teamwork and clean play helped them control each match. The SoCal Hard Eights will need to regroup before their next game as they try to get back on track.
News in Brief: St. Louis Shock’s Undefeated Streak
The St. Louis Shock beat the SoCal Hard Eights 4-0 at MLP Daytona Beach. Anna Bright, Kate Fahey, Hayden Patriquin, and Gabriel Tardio won every match. The DreamBreaker was not played. St. Louis now has five wins, while SoCal is still searching for their first.