# Match Record: HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Men's Singles: (3.0-3.49) Age: 50+ (2026-05-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 04:11:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6333312353
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Men's Singles: (3.0-3.49) Age: 50+
- **Location:** Canton, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-1
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.55)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Scott Allen** (DUPR ID: 8J7GKO) - Rating: 3.222, Location: Green, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ted Ball** (DUPR ID: 0YQVMN) - Rating: 3.882, Location: Uniontown, OH, US

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