# Match Record: Paddles at the Plex - Spring 2025 - Mens Doubles: (4.5+) Age: (45 to 59) (2025-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 09:41:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4389836607
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Paddles at the Plex - Spring 2025 - Mens Doubles: (4.5+) Age: (45 to 59)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.10)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Luis Garay** (DUPR ID: 8ELZM3) - Rating: 5.063, Location: St. Augustine, FL, US
- **Eric Rankin** (DUPR ID: 3VXOWP) - Rating: 5.020, Location: Panama City, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ryan Thomas** (DUPR ID: 8WM6XQ) - Rating: 4.992, Location: Freeport, FL, US
- **Michael Harrison** (DUPR ID: E305Q8) - Rating: 5.335, Location: Freeport, FL, US

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