# Match Record: 2026 Powerball ARKANSAS Amateur Pickleball Championships powered by Carvana PPA Tour & PIG - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0/4.5) Age: (60 And Above) 8:30am (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:37:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5658270715
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Powerball ARKANSAS Amateur Pickleball Championships powered by Carvana PPA Tour & PIG - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0/4.5) Age: (60 And Above) 8:30am
- **Location:** North Little Rock, AR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5363-burns-park-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **James Gerson** (Player ID: 30XY21) - Rating: 4.750, Location: Jacksonville, FL, US
- **Brian Thompson** (Player ID: 3L5RZ1) - Rating: 4.474, Location: Little Rock, AR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Mike Whittington** (Player ID: 0YZ0P2) - Rating: 4.434, Location: Bentonville, AR, US
- **Brad Eberle** (Player ID: 17LZ4N) - Rating: 4.776, Location: Little Rock, AR, US

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