# Match Record: Maryland Senior Olympics 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill (4.0 and Above) Age: (55 To 59) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:52:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5497493347
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Maryland Senior Olympics 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill (4.0 and Above) Age: (55 To 59)
- **Location:** Columbia, MD (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6480-st-michael-catholic-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.95)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **TA Costello** (Player ID: 566WM0) - Rating: 3.926, Location: Columbia, MD, US
- **Ram Hanumara** (Player ID: 8E5GXJ) - Rating: 4.054, Location: Elkridge, MD, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Veronica Buzby** (Player ID: 1RWKME) - Rating: 3.800, Location: Ellicott City, MD, US
- **David Gertler** (Player ID: 3O07W8) - Rating: 4.000, Location: Ellicott City, MD, US

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