Los Angeles Mad Drops Sweep Carolina Hogs: The Los Angeles Mad Drops earned a strong 4-0 win over the Carolina Hogs on Saturday at the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Dallas. The match took place at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas. With this result, the Mad Drops now have four wins, while the Hogs remain winless in the tournament.
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Mad Drops Set the Tone Early
The Los Angeles Mad Drops began the match with a big victory in women’s doubles. Catherine Parenteau and Jade Kawamoto defeated Liz Truluck and Danna Funaro 11-1. The Mad Drops controlled the game from the start, winning points quickly and making few mistakes.
In the men’s doubles game, Ben Johns and Hunter Johnson teamed up for an 11-8 win against Ivan Jakovljevic and Brandon French. Although this match was closer, the Mad Drops stayed focused in the key moments to close it out.
Mixed Doubles Seals the Win
Catherine Parenteau and Ben Johns returned for the first mixed doubles match. They played against Danna Funaro and Ivan Jakovljevic and won easily, 11-2. Their sharp angles and teamwork made it hard for the Hogs to keep up.
The second mixed doubles match saw Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto face Brandon French and Liz Truluck. The Mad Drops completed their sweep with an 11-6 win. They stayed steady throughout the game and finished strong.
| MATCH | Los Angeles Mad Drops | VS | Carolina Hogs | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s Doubles | Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Liz Truluck / Danna Funaro | 11 – 1 |
| Men’s Doubles | Ben Johns / Hunter Johnson | VS | Ivan Jakovljevic / Brandon French | 11 – 8 |
| Mixed Doubles 1 | Catherine Parenteau / Ben Johns | VS | Danna Funaro / Ivan Jakovljevic | 11 – 2 |
| Mixed Doubles 2 | Hunter Johnson / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Brandon French / Liz Truluck | 11 – 6 |
| DreamBreaker | Hunter Johnson / Ben Johns / Catherine Parenteau / Jade Kawamoto | VS | Brandon French / Ivan Jakovljevic / Liz Truluck / Danna Funaro | 0 – 0 (Not Played) |
DreamBreaker Not Needed
Since the Los Angeles Mad Drops won all four games, a DreamBreaker was not needed. The players listed for the DreamBreaker were Hunter Johnson, Ben Johns, Catherine Parenteau, and Jade Kawamoto for the Mad Drops, and Brandon French, Ivan Jakovljevic, Liz Truluck, and Danna Funaro for the Carolina Hogs.
Looking Ahead
This win keeps the Los Angeles Mad Drops moving toward the top of the standings. The team looks strong and confident in all match types. For the Carolina Hogs, the focus now shifts to improving performance and finding their first win. With more matches ahead, every point will count.
News in Brief: Los Angeles Mad Drops Sweep Carolina Hogs
The Los Angeles Mad Drops swept the Carolina Hogs 4-0 at MLP Dallas on Saturday. With strong wins in all doubles and mixed doubles matches, they improved to four wins. The Carolina Hogs are still searching for their first win. A DreamBreaker was not required in this match.
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