# Match Record: TAKE TWO! 8th Annual dink dink BANG! - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-03-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:10:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5514974236
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** TAKE TWO! 8th Annual dink dink BANG! - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5296-chantilly-highlands-pool)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.70)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nicole Kerns** (DUPR ID: PKX6YZ) - Rating: 3.734, Location: N/A
- **Michael Kerns** (DUPR ID: MY7QRV) - Rating: 3.625, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Amanda Smith** (DUPR ID: 3XOV77) - Rating: 3.943, Location: Occoquan Historic District, VA, US
- **Fred Henry** (DUPR ID: 122YEY) - Rating: 3.506, Location: Lorton, VA, US

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