# Match Record: PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Mixed Doubles Challenger Division Max DUPR combined 7.50 (2026-02-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:14:33
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5718477824
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** PALA IV Annual Flamingo Classic - Mixed Doubles Challenger Division Max DUPR combined 7.50
- **Location:** Spring, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6596-westport-community-arena)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.60)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Raquetta Portalatin** (DUPR ID: 3VVKZ6) - Rating: 4.196, Location: Cypress, TX, US
- **Todd Lovejoy** (DUPR ID: QPL6MD) - Rating: 2.999, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Stephanie  Neal** (DUPR ID: G5QOGD) - Rating: 3.424, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Carl Sharp** (DUPR ID: MY0KRV) - Rating: 3.773, Location: Houston, TX, US

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