# Match Record: Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament 2026 - Men's Doubles 4.0-4.49, combined  ages <89 (2026-01-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:59:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4450901245
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament 2026 - Men's Doubles 4.0-4.49, combined  ages <89
- **Location:** Bellingham, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5777-bellis-fair)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.85)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michael Lonborg** (Player ID: L5Q6QJ) - Rating: 3.791, Location: Oak Harbor, WA, US
- **TJ Ewen** (Player ID: DN56GL) - Rating: 4.068, Location: Oak Harbor, WA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Thomas Hixson** (Player ID: 2LEPKE) - Rating: 3.718, Location: Skagit County, WA, US
- **Carlos Gutierrez** (Player ID: KXO5XO) - Rating: 3.832, Location: N/A

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