SoCal Hard Eights Pickleball Victory: Edward Jones Major League Pickleball San Clemente continued on Sunday, June 29, 2025, as the SoCal Hard Eights defeated the Utah Black Diamonds in a match that featured strong performances in doubles play. The teams met at Life Time Rancho San Clemente, where SoCal secured the win without needing a DreamBreaker tiebreaker.
Early Success for SoCal in Doubles
The SoCal Hard Eights started with a women’s doubles win. Cailyn Campbell and Jalina Ingram beat Allyce Jones and Genie Erokhina 11–8 to claim the first point.
In men’s doubles, Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier faced Connor Garnett and Tyler Loong from the Utah Black Diamonds. The SoCal pair earned another close victory, winning 11–9.
Mixed Doubles Splits the Score
The first mixed doubles match added to SoCal’s lead. Ryan Fu and Cailyn Campbell defeated Connor Garnett and Allyce Jones 11–8, putting SoCal ahead three games to none.
The Utah Black Diamonds took the second mixed doubles game. Tyler Loong and Genie Erokhina beat Blaine Hovenier and Jalina Ingram 11–4. This result avoided a full sweep but did not change the match outcome.
| Match | SoCal Hard Eights | VS | Utah Black Diamonds | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Cailyn Campbell / Jalina Ingram | VS | Allyce Jones / Genie Erokhina | 11–8 |
| Men’s Doubles | Ryan Fu / Blaine Hovenier | VS | Connor Garnett / Tyler Loong | 11-9 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ryan Fu / Cailyn Campbell | VS | Connor Garnett / Allyce Jones | 11–8 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Blaine Hovenier / Jalina Ingram | VS | Tyler Loong / Genie Erokhina | 4-11 |
| DreamBreaker | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu / Cailyn Campbell / Jalina Ingram | VS | Connor Garnett / Tyler Loong / Allyce Jones / Genie Erokhina | 0–0 |
No DreamBreaker Needed
Since SoCal had already won three games, there was no need for a DreamBreaker. The SoCal Hard Eights were declared the winners of the match.
The win helped SoCal improve their standings and build confidence for future contests. The Utah Black Diamonds showed resilience, especially in their mixed doubles victory, and will look to bounce back in the next round.
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News in Brief: SoCal Hard Eights Pickleball Victory
The SoCal Hard Eights defeated the Utah Black Diamonds in San Clemente on Sunday. SoCal won three of four games, including both doubles and the first mixed doubles match. The team did not need a DreamBreaker to secure the win and moved up in the Major League Pickleball rankings.
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