# Match Record: Low Country Pickleball Classic in Hardeeville presented by Novant Health & Optim Orthopedics - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (50 To 55) (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 04:32:19
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5989790261
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Low Country Pickleball Classic in Hardeeville presented by Novant Health & Optim Orthopedics - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (50 To 55)
- **Location:** Hardeeville, SC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4986-hilton-head-lakes)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kristen Grady** (DUPR ID: 8GY95Q) - Rating: 4.269, Location: Bluffton, SC, US
- **Michael Stepa** (DUPR ID: 35DYNV) - Rating: 4.148, Location: Hilton Head Island, SC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Deana Collins** (DUPR ID: 8GVV0D) - Rating: 4.264, Location: Greenville, SC, US
- **Card Collins** (DUPR ID: 170NWM) - Rating: 4.225, Location: Greenville, SC, US

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