# Match Record: Kissing Tree Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0,4.5) Age: (55-59) (2024-10-26)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 23:11:55
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4593722459
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-10-26
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Kissing Tree Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0,4.5) Age: (55-59)
- **Location:** San Marcos, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4828-san-marcos-activity-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.18)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michele M Rusnak** (DUPR ID: 12RMQ4) - Rating: 4.071, Location: N/A
- **Rick Brown** (DUPR ID: 8JDXR4) - Rating: 4.289, Location: Dripping Springs, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Emily Hoffmann** (DUPR ID: 17MJDN) - Rating: 4.293, Location: San Marcos, TX, US
- **Ben Bergsten** (DUPR ID: 896K7J) - Rating: 4.076, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

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