# Match Record: 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - MASTERS Mens Singles Skill: (3.0 and 3.5) Age: (50 To 54)(55 To 59) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:24:13
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5098900839
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - MASTERS Mens Singles Skill: (3.0 and 3.5) Age: (50 To 54)(55 To 59)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.00)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Scott Gould** (Player ID: ODJDYL) - Rating: 4.129, Location: Buffalo, NY, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Joe pieroni** (Player ID: NYEP0W) - Rating: 3.868, Location: Cedar Bluff, AL, US

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