# Match Record: 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (8 And Above) (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:36:46
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Houston PPA Challenger - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (8 And Above)
- **Location:** Atascocita, TX 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.96)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Julie Mahan** (DUPR ID: NYVWXN) - Rating: 4.094, Location: Missouri City, TX, US
- **Benjamin Lee** (DUPR ID: KOZ2YK) - Rating: 4.274, Location: Sugar Land, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Melinda Hennessey** (DUPR ID: KOKL9K) - Rating: 3.324, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Brian Frost** (DUPR ID: 35J6R0) - Rating: 4.142, Location: Houston, TX, US

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