# Match Record: The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-06-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 01:27:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4440704598
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Gilbert, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6354-gilbert-stephenson-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ampy McIntyre** (Player ID: 55VJGV) - Rating: 3.416, Location: N/A
- **Dean Coon** (Player ID: EWQ49E) - Rating: 3.611, Location: Sun Lakes, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Melissa Hopson** (Player ID: 2QY0E9) - Rating: 2.697, Location: N/A
- **Alex Chu** (Player ID: YX0V9E) - Rating: 3.377, Location: AZ, US

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