# Match Record: May-Jun Ladders - TUE/SAT (2.25+) Ladder (2026-06-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:07:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4870542297
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** May-Jun Ladders - TUE/SAT (2.25+) Ladder
- **Location:** Pebble Creek Sports Club - Hickory, North Carolina 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 3-11, 11-8, 6-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.40)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ivan Livas** (Player ID: 2YEXQE) - Rating: 3.449, Location: Hickory, NC, US
- **April Hirons** (Player ID: OD56YE) - Rating: 3.115, Location: Conover, NC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Rick Blackwell** (Player ID: P5VNNE) - Rating: 3.440, Location: Lincolnton, NC, US
- **Brad Waybright** (Player ID: M2EYNG) - Rating: 3.614, Location: Hickory, NC, US

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