Carolina Hogs Sweeps SoCal Hard Eights: The Carolina Hogs won 4-0 against the SoCal Hard Eights on Sunday at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach, held at Pictona at Holly Hill. With this win, the Hogs improved their record to four victories, while the Hard Eights are still searching for their first win of the event.
The Carolina Hogs won every match on the court, making a DreamBreaker unnecessary. Their teamwork and consistency helped them take full control from start to finish.
Women’s and Men’s Doubles Set the Tone
The Hogs started strong in the women’s doubles match. Tamaryn Emmrich and Kaitlyn Christian teamed up to beat Jalina Ingram and Judit Castillo with a convincing 11-4 win.
In the men’s doubles, brothers Ben Johns and Collin Johns faced Blaine Hovenier and Ryan Fu. The match was tighter, but the Johns brothers held on to win 11-8.
Mixed Doubles Secure the Sweep
In the first mixed doubles match, Ben Johns and Tamaryn Emmrich took on Ryan Fu and Judit Castillo. The Hogs won 11-7, giving them a 3-0 lead.
Collin Johns and Kaitlyn Christian completed the sweep with an 11-5 victory over Blaine Hovenier and Jalina Ingram in the second mixed doubles match. With four straight wins, the DreamBreaker was not needed.
| Event | Carolina Hogs | Score | SoCal Hard Eights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Tamaryn Emmrich / Kaitlyn Christian | 11-4 | Jalina Ingram / Judit Castillo |
| Men’s Doubles | Ben Johns / Collin Johns | 11-8 | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ben Johns / Tamaryn Emmrich | 11-7 | Ryan Fu / Judit Castillo |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Collin Johns / Kaitlyn Christian | 11-5 | Blaine Hovenier / Jalina Ingram |
| DreamBreaker | Tamaryn Emmrich / Kaitlyn Christian /Ben Johns / Collin Johns | 0-0 | Jalina Ingram / Judit Castillo /Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu |
Looking Ahead
The Hogs continue to show strong form, going undefeated so far at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach. Their strong pairings and smooth teamwork have made them a tough team to beat.
The SoCal Hard Eights will look to regroup and try for their first win in their upcoming matches. With more games ahead, both teams still have chances to improve their standings.
News in Brief: Carolina Hogs Sweeps SoCal Hard Eights
The Carolina Hogs swept the SoCal Hard Eights 4-0 on Sunday at 2025 MLP Daytona Beach. Strong showings in doubles and mixed doubles helped the Hogs win every match, avoiding the need for a DreamBreaker. The Hogs remain undefeated, while the Hard Eights are still winless at the event.
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