# Match Record: Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament 2026 - Men's Doubles 4.5+, all ages (2026-01-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:59:13
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5483580574
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Armory Pickleball MLK Tournament 2026 - Men's Doubles 4.5+, all ages
- **Location:** Bellingham, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5777-bellis-fair)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.28)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Matt Lynch** (DUPR ID: 4VNO6M) - Rating: 4.193, Location: Bellingham, WA, US
- **Nick Sokol** (DUPR ID: DWPZXY) - Rating: 4.087, Location: Everson, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ryan Skoubo** (DUPR ID: XJRR0X) - Rating: 4.332, Location: Bellingham, WA, US
- **Mike Kizinkewich** (DUPR ID: 1642PG) - Rating: 4.498, Location: Ferndale, WA, US

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