# Match Record: The American Riviera Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) (65 and Above) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 16:05:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4569381924
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** The American Riviera Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) (65 and Above)
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-119-santa-barbara-pickleball-courts)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.43)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Anna Harper** (Player ID: RZYG5E) - Rating: 3.313, Location: N/A
- **Kerry Cox** (Player ID: ZN905D) - Rating: 3.684, Location: Cambria, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Kathie Raquel** (Player ID: 3P0XXZ) - Rating: 3.385, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **George Raquel** (Player ID: 1RKDNE) - Rating: 3.356, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

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