# Match Record: 2026 Powerball FLORIDA Amateur State Championships presented by Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60+/70+) COMBINED (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:31:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6367448716
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Powerball FLORIDA Amateur State Championships presented by Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60+/70+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Englewood, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6047-sportime-pickleball-englewood)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.77)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mitch Bracewell** (DUPR ID: 3POLLZ) - Rating: 3.719, Location: Bonaire, GA, US
- **Robert Harless** (DUPR ID: W6LVXM) - Rating: 3.859, Location: Punta Gorda, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Bernard Chau** (DUPR ID: 3OOOXW) - Rating: 3.953, Location: Haymarket, VA, US
- **John DePasquale** (DUPR ID: 0PYV5Q) - Rating: 3.530, Location: N/A

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