New Jersey 5s Overpowers Carolina Hogs: The 2025 MLP Daytona Beach tournament continued on Sunday at Pictona in Holly Hill, featuring eight matches on Toray Championship Court and Grandstand Court. In a key match, the New Jersey 5s defeated the Carolina Hogs 3-1.
Match Overview
The New Jersey 5s, led by players Anna Leigh Waters, Meghan Dizon, Will Howells, and Zane Navratil, secured a strong victory against the Carolina Hogs team, which included Tamaryn Emmrich, Kaitlyn Christian, Ben Johns, and Collin Johns. The New Jersey 5s took three of the four contested events, giving them the overall win.
Detailed Match Results
In women’s doubles, Anna Leigh Waters and Meghan Dizon won 11-4 against Tamaryn Emmrich and Kaitlyn Christian. Carolina Hogs’ Ben Johns and Collin Johns fought back in men’s doubles with an 11-8 win over Will Howells and Zane Navratil.
However, New Jersey 5s dominated in mixed doubles. Zane Navratil and Meghan Dizon won 11-0 against Ben Johns and Tamaryn Emmrich. Then, Anna Leigh Waters and Will Howells secured an 11-1 victory over Collin Johns and Kaitlyn Christian. The DreamBreaker match was not played, but New Jersey 5s were declared the winners 3-1.
The clear teamwork and skill shown by the New Jersey 5s helped them stay ahead in the tournament. The Carolina Hogs showed strong efforts but fell short overall.
| Event | New Jersey 5s | Score | Carolina Hogs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon | 11-4 | Tamaryn Emmrich / Kaitlyn Christian |
| Men’s Doubles | Will Howells / Zane Navratil | 8-11 | Ben Johns / Collin Johns |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Zane Navratil / Meghan Dizon | 11-0 | Ben Johns / Tamaryn Emmrich |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Anna Leigh Waters / Will Howells | 11-1 | Collin Johns / Kaitlyn Christian |
| DreamBreaker | Anna Leigh Waters / Meghan Dizon /Will Howells / Zane Navratil | 0-0 | Tamaryn Emmrich / Kaitlyn Christian / Ben Johns / Collin Johns |
Looking Ahead
This win boosts New Jersey 5s’ standing in the competition as 2025 MLP Daytona Beach continues. Fans can expect more intense matches in the coming days as teams battle for top spots.
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News in Brief: New Jersey 5s Overpowers Carolina Hogs
At 2025 MLP Daytona Beach in Holly Hill, New Jersey 5s beat Carolina Hogs 3-1. New Jersey 5s won women’s doubles, mixed doubles 1 and 2, while Carolina Hogs took men’s doubles. The DreamBreaker match was not played. The event continues with more matches on Sunday.
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