# Match Record: Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Age: (65-69) (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:24:01
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4505588817
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Age: (65-69)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Donna Hoppe** (DUPR ID: 84Q60G) - Rating: 3.069, Location: Alabaster, AL, US
- **James Vacarella** (DUPR ID: 3P5L2X) - Rating: 3.905, Location: Helena, AL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Patricia Hamann** (DUPR ID: YG4PN4) - Rating: 3.622, Location: Miramar Beach, FL, US
- **Steve Malandro** (DUPR ID: 1RDMZE) - Rating: 3.676, Location: N/A

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