# Match Record: NP Garden State Classic GOLDEN TICKET Powered by Onix - Mens Singles 3.5 65+ Skill: (3.999 And Under) Age: (65 To 69) (2026-06-05)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:35:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4692263008
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-05
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** NP Garden State Classic GOLDEN TICKET Powered by Onix - Mens Singles 3.5 65+ Skill: (3.999 And Under) Age: (65 To 69)
- **Location:** Wayne, NJ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5516-ace-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michael Sarpa** (DUPR ID: 4Z76MG) - Rating: 3.223, Location: Berlin, CT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kevin Marks** (DUPR ID: 3ZX5ED) - Rating: 3.623, Location: Darien, CT, US

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