# Match Record: DUPR 18 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Cranky Pickle ~ New Braunfels, Texas (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:13:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4578561493
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** DUPR 18 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ Cranky Pickle ~ New Braunfels, Texas
- **Location:** Cranky Pickle (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4458-cranky-pickle)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 17-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Darren Anderson** (DUPR ID: 1QWOJN) - Rating: 4.538, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **Katheryne Tang** (DUPR ID: MY0ONV) - Rating: 4.213, Location: San Antonio, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jesse golden** (DUPR ID: 3OQMK7) - Rating: 4.826, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **Catherine Duong** (DUPR ID: V46GJ6) - Rating: 4.525, Location: Austin, TX, US

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