# Match Record: Maryland Senior Olympics 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill (3.5-3.99) Age: (50 To 54) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 04:38:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5055623822
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Maryland Senior Olympics 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill (3.5-3.99) Age: (50 To 54)
- **Location:** Columbia, MD (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6480-st-michael-catholic-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **james Puller** (Player ID: Z9DZ0M) - Rating: 3.599, Location: Gettysburg, PA, US
- **Rob Nickey** (Player ID: 56K9QR) - Rating: 3.767, Location: Gettysburg, PA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Chris Shieh** (Player ID: 35NGV5) - Rating: 3.912, Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US
- **Donald Dismuke** (Player ID: JZ7E9D) - Rating: 4.016, Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US

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