# Match Record: 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - MIXED SENIOR OPEN $$$$ (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:12:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5116265936
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - MIXED SENIOR OPEN $$$$
- **Location:** Salem, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.88)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Emily Williams** (DUPR ID: 3X7NX4) - Rating: 4.463, Location: Albany, OR, US
- **Patrick Williams** (DUPR ID: 3P5MKM) - Rating: 5.279, Location: Albany, OR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Traci Palo** (DUPR ID: 12ZKD9) - Rating: 4.446, Location: Wilsonville, OR, US
- **Enrique Ruiz** (DUPR ID: 1NROQZ) - Rating: 5.332, Location: N/A

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