# Match Record: Cobb County Polar Bear Classic @ Pickleball Kingdom South Cobb - Mens Singles Skill: (2.5 & 3.0) COMBINED Age: (2.5 35+, 3.0 15+, 3.0 35+) (2026-01-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:52:35
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Cobb County Polar Bear Classic @ Pickleball Kingdom South Cobb - Mens Singles Skill: (2.5 & 3.0) COMBINED Age: (2.5 35+, 3.0 15+, 3.0 35+)
- **Location:** Cobb County, GA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jesus Salcido** (DUPR ID: J57XXO) - Rating: 3.575, Location: Smyrna, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Josh Ketchie** (DUPR ID: RYEYXZ) - Rating: 3.397, Location: Marietta, GA, US

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