# Match Record: 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - MASTERS Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: (55 To 59) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:36:03
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5535495098
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - MASTERS Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.0) Age: (55 To 59)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-3, 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.29)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ayanna Hicks** (DUPR ID: MYVRMG) - Rating: 3.307, Location: Covington, GA, US
- **Kenneth Hicks** (DUPR ID: KXDPVO) - Rating: 3.494, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Marlene Botts** (DUPR ID: MY0EMP) - Rating: 3.245, Location: Suwanee, GA, US
- **Barry Botts** (DUPR ID: 4L9V0V) - Rating: 3.112, Location: Suwanee, GA, US

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