SoCal Hard Eights MLP Dallas Victory: The SoCal Hard Eights secured their fourth win of the season on Thursday by defeating the Carolina Hogs at the Advil Targeted Relief Major League Pickleball Dallas event. The match was held at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas, and featured intense play between the Premier level teams.
Another Victory for SoCal Hard Eights
This was the fifth event in a row in the ongoing six-week MLP season. The win helped the SoCal Hard Eights stay strong in the rankings with a 4-0 record. The Carolina Hogs, now 1-3, put up a tough fight but couldn’t hold off SoCal’s steady teamwork.
The match started with the women’s doubles. SoCal’s Cailyn Campbell and Jalina Ingram faced off against Carolina’s Liz Truluck and Danna Funaro. Campbell and Ingram won the game 11-7, giving their team an early lead.
Next came the men’s doubles. Ryan Fu and Blaine Hovenier of the SoCal Hard Eights battled Brandon French and Ivan Jakovljevic of the Carolina Hogs. It was a close game, but Fu and Hovenier managed to edge ahead with a 13-11 victory.
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Mixed Doubles and Final Showdown
In the first mixed doubles match, SoCal’s Ryan Fu and Cailyn Campbell went up against Ivan Jakovljevic and Danna Funaro. This time, the Carolina Hogs took the win, 12-10.
The second mixed doubles match saw Jalina Ingram and Blaine Hovenier of the SoCal Hard Eights go head-to-head with Brandon French and Liz Truluck. Ingram and Hovenier won the tight game 12-10.
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With the score standing at 3-1 in favor of SoCal, a Dreambreaker round was listed, but no final score was recorded or required, as SoCal had already sealed the match.
| Match | SoCal Hard Eights | vs | Carolina Hogs | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Cailyn Campbell / Jalina Ingram | vs | Liz Truluck / Danna Funaro | 11-7 |
| Men’s Doubles | Ryan Fu / Blaine Hovenier | vs | Brandon French / Ivan Jakovljevic | 13-11 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Ryan Fu / Cailyn Campbell | vs | Ivan Jakovljevic / Danna Funaro | 10-12 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Jalina Ingram / Blaine Hovenier | vs | Brandon French / Liz Truluck | 12-10 |
| Dreambreaker | Blaine Hovenier / Ryan Fu / Cailyn Campbell / Jalina Ingram | vs | Brandon French / Ivan Jakovljevic / Liz Truluck / Danna Funaro | Â N/A |
What This Means for the Season
This win keeps the SoCal Hard Eights undefeated in the Premier level going into the final regular-season event. The Carolina Hogs, on the other hand, will need a strong finish to stay in the playoff race.
With only one more regular-season event left, every match counts. The players will now look ahead to their next games as the season nears its final stage.
News in Brief: SoCal Hard Eights MLP Dallas Victory
The SoCal Hard Eights beat the Carolina Hogs 3-1 at MLP Dallas, winning women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and one mixed doubles match. The victory pushes SoCal’s record to 4-0 in this Premier level season as they continue strong heading into the final regular-season event.
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