# Match Record: NP Palm Desert Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mixed Doubles Skill: 4.5 (4.999 And Under) Age: (49 And Under) (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:19:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5173524903
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** NP Palm Desert Winter Classic Powered by Onix - Mixed Doubles Skill: 4.5 (4.999 And Under) Age: (49 And Under)
- **Location:** Palm Desert, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3579-sun-city-palm-desert)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 1-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.16)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Candice Barsuhn** (DUPR ID: DW60XX) - Rating: 3.497, Location: N/A
- **Dana Barsuhn** (DUPR ID: RZO0LN) - Rating: 4.081, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mimi Mercado** (DUPR ID: 3ZW0MD) - Rating: 4.541, Location: Long Beach, CA, US
- **Greg Shankle** (DUPR ID: 8DM00M) - Rating: 4.516, Location: N/A

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