# Match Record: The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Men's Doubles 3.0-3.5 50+ (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 22:17:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4583116805
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Men's Doubles 3.0-3.5 50+
- **Location:** Gilbert, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6354-gilbert-stephenson-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 0-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Tommy Stovall** (DUPR ID: 56EOZL) - Rating: 3.034, Location: Paradise Valley, AZ, US
- **Marc Sterling** (DUPR ID: 1QX0RR) - Rating: 3.034, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Doug Bothwell** (DUPR ID: 8ELGJ3) - Rating: 3.683, Location: N/A
- **Michael Schuetz** (DUPR ID: Z97ROQ) - Rating: 3.936, Location: Queen Creek, AZ, US

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