# Match Record: Dinking for the Stars Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 3.0 (2026-01-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:24:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5543587935
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Dinking for the Stars Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles 3.0
- **Location:** Beaumont, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2460-altis-by-tri-pointe-homes)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.00)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Meg Branch** (DUPR ID: 76Y6WN) - Rating: 3.453, Location: Beaumont, TX, US
- **Patrick Phelan** (DUPR ID: MYMPJG) - Rating: 2.625, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Megan Wilson** (DUPR ID: RX9W4N) - Rating: 3.232, Location: N/A
- **Hardy  Frank** (DUPR ID: XKP564) - Rating: 2.672, Location: Lumberton, TX, US

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