# Match Record: Emerald Valley Classic 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (58 And Above) (2026-05-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 14:53:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5856682851
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Emerald Valley Classic 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (58 And Above)
- **Location:** Eugene, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5519-sheldon-high-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.62)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ane McKee** (Player ID: RZMV4Z) - Rating: 3.469, Location: Eugene, OR, US
- **Steve Falb** (Player ID: V74W46) - Rating: 3.712, Location: Eugene, OR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tamara Welch** (Player ID: 2LQ2VY) - Rating: 3.629, Location: Springfield, OR, US
- **David Pemberton** (Player ID: GG6P5G) - Rating: 3.670, Location: Eugene, OR, US

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