# Match Record: PALA Stella Artois Challenge - Mens Doubles Skill: 7.5 + combined (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:20:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6467245568
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** PALA Stella Artois Challenge - Mens Doubles Skill: 7.5 + combined
- **Location:** Spring, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6596-westport-community-arena)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.72)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **DELETED Account** (Player ID: 9JZOK7) - Rating: 3.803, Location: N/A
- **Matthew Hilton** (Player ID: RXZ9MM) - Rating: 3.930, Location: Sugar Land, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brandon Herrera** (Player ID: 2QG4D4) - Rating: 3.537, Location: Spring, TX, US
- **Jason  Kirby** (Player ID: 0ZX2XG) - Rating: 3.593, Location: Houston, TX, US

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