# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Womens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (35 And Above) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 20:48:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5464173266
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Womens Doubles Skill: (4.999 And Under) Age: (35 And Above)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kelly Pekrul** (Player ID: 12P0R1) - Rating: 4.147, Location: Eaton Rapids, MI, US
- **Kristi Jensen** (Player ID: 17YDL4) - Rating: 4.418, Location: Dexter, MI, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Samantha Herald** (Player ID: 3X5VG2) - Rating: 4.180, Location: Star City, IN, US
- **Heather Clark** (Player ID: 1R49NQ) - Rating: 4.356, Location: Winamac, IN, US

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