# Match Record: 2026 Powerball MISSISSIPPI Amateur State Championships powered Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-05-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 02:13:52
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5946597024
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Powerball MISSISSIPPI Amateur State Championships powered Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Biloxi, MS (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6493-woolmarket-community-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Julie Vaicius** (DUPR ID: V7LNM7) - Rating: 3.566, Location: New Orleans, LA, US
- **Phil Adams** (DUPR ID: YXDQ54) - Rating: 3.529, Location: Kenner, LA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Shane Degruise** (DUPR ID: QPQ6Z5) - Rating: 3.618, Location: Houma, LA, US
- **Jeff Fuscia** (DUPR ID: 3VXDXP) - Rating: 3.909, Location: Livingston, LA, US

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