# Match Record: Pickleball Zone Spring Challenge - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (Any) (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:21:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4462567413
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Pickleball Zone Spring Challenge - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.499 And Under) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Bend, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4629-royal-canadian-legion-branch-498)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.96)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michal Yourdon** (DUPR ID: 8WEGDM) - Rating: 3.892, Location: La Pine, OR, US
- **Tim Kerns** (DUPR ID: QPKYND) - Rating: 4.246, Location: Bend, OR, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Whitney Smith** (DUPR ID: 8E2ZEV) - Rating: 4.048, Location: La Pine, OR, US
- **george shrum** (DUPR ID: 3ONDM2) - Rating: 3.640, Location: La Pine, OR, US

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