# Match Record: Dink Cincy: The Queen City's Pickleball Championship - Spring 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (12 To 34) (2026-04-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 17:11:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5775524734
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Dink Cincy: The Queen City's Pickleball Championship - Spring 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (12 To 34)
- **Location:** West Chester Township, OH 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Kate Schaeffer** (DUPR ID: XJZEK7) - Rating: 4.124, Location: Mason, OH, US
- **Nick Schaeffer** (DUPR ID: 99R4QR) - Rating: 4.410, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Shantele King** (DUPR ID: 766K25) - Rating: 4.115, Location: N/A
- **Jeremiah Tanksley** (DUPR ID: 6776LE) - Rating: 4.271, Location: Dayton, OH, US

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