# Match Record: 2026 Powerball TEXAS Amateur Pickleball Championships powered by Carvana PPA Tour & PIG - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 / 4.5+) Age: (50 To 59) 5pm (2026-04-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:56:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5687713243
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Powerball TEXAS Amateur Pickleball Championships powered by Carvana PPA Tour & PIG - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 / 4.5+) Age: (50 To 59) 5pm
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5919-the-picklr-west-fort-worth-tx)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.01)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jeff Mankins** (DUPR ID: N7RZL7) - Rating: 4.009, Location: San Antonio, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Curtis Downs** (DUPR ID: RX2X6D) - Rating: 4.002, Location: North Richland Hills, TX, US

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