# Match Record: Championship Week #9 (2026-05-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:17:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5123050389
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Championship Week #9
- **Location:** Pickleball Kingdom, Appleton, WI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6974-pickleball-kingdom-walker)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Hilson** (Player ID: GG5DOV) - Rating: 3.409, Location: Wrightstown, WI, US
- **Gina Lee** (Player ID: RXJ00N) - Rating: 3.590, Location: Appleton, WI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Craig Smith** (Player ID: NRK5O6) - Rating: 3.423, Location: Kaukauna, WI, US
- **Steve Schlintz** (Player ID: 2LYJJ9) - Rating: 3.957, Location: Menasha, WI, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/) - High-value paddle setups to get started.