# Match Record: Joola Valley Open 8 presented by Wittmeier Auto Center! - 4.5+ Mixed - Bracket - Semi-final (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 18:57:29
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4298072844
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Joola Valley Open 8 presented by Wittmeier Auto Center! - 4.5+ Mixed - Bracket - Semi-final
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.89)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ginger Shaffer** (DUPR ID: ZN5QQW) - Rating: 4.956, Location: Red Bluff, CA, US
- **Thunder Shaffer** (DUPR ID: 1QNGO5) - Rating: 5.086, Location: Red Bluff, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Daniel Hawk** (DUPR ID: 8KZNR7) - Rating: 4.243, Location: Chico, CA, US
- **Shirley Hall** (DUPR ID: 9PE6OR) - Rating: 5.278, Location: Chico, CA, US

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