# Match Record: PIP Spring 26 Elite Mixed Alpine Hills hosts PV Town Center (2026-03-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 20:15:18
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6390246472
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** PIP Spring 26 Elite Mixed Alpine Hills hosts PV Town Center
- **Location:** Alpine Hills 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.17)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **shelly sweeney** (DUPR ID: Z9N20W) - Rating: 4.205, Location: Woodside, CA, US
- **Rob Mathews** (DUPR ID: 8WPRM1) - Rating: 3.940, Location: Menlo Park, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mark Mitchell** (DUPR ID: JZQKVW) - Rating: 4.311, Location: N/A
- **Nikki George** (DUPR ID: GGJMJV) - Rating: 4.209, Location: San Francisco, CA, US

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