# Match Record: HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (2.5 / 3.0) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 04:11:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4691684286
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (2.5 / 3.0) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Canton, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 1-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Kovatch** (DUPR ID: 7ZWGL5) - Rating: 2.045, Location: N/A
- **Bill Joseph** (DUPR ID: PP9JZM) - Rating: 2.003, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Roy Mizener** (DUPR ID: 9PJLZ7) - Rating: 2.853, Location: N/A
- **Steve Graber** (DUPR ID: 946QDJ) - Rating: 3.203, Location: Louisville, OH, US

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