# Match Record: 8th Annual Chico Classic Pickleball Tournament Presented by Allworth Financial - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (58 And Above) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 02:58:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5353963428
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 8th Annual Chico Classic Pickleball Tournament Presented by Allworth Financial - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (58 And Above)
- **Location:** Chico, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1053-community-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.73)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mitchell Lehecka** (Player ID: 3X9XQ7) - Rating: 3.773, Location: Chico, CA, US
- **tod lehecka** (Player ID: KXE7NY) - Rating: 4.049, Location: Bow, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Marc Walsh** (Player ID: 3OQEJ2) - Rating: 3.781, Location: Chico, CA, US
- **Richard Gitelson** (Player ID: 84QPVG) - Rating: 3.316, Location: Chico, CA, US

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