# Match Record: Paddles at the Plex - Fall - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (49 And Above) (2025-09-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:56:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5806272306
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Paddles at the Plex - Fall - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (49 And Above)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-17
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.77)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eddie McDonald** (DUPR ID: 8D0E43) - Rating: 4.433, Location: Gilmer County, GA, US
- **Lee Washam** (DUPR ID: 84VNL6) - Rating: 5.287, Location: LaGrange, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Peter Cook** (DUPR ID: 89WPV8) - Rating: 4.225, Location: Freeport, FL, US
- **Ryan Thomas** (DUPR ID: 8WM6XQ) - Rating: 5.144, Location: Freeport, FL, US

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