# Match Record: 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - Mixed Doubles OPEN $$$$ (4.0+ DUPR) (2026-03-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:22:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6512142800
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - Mixed Doubles OPEN $$$$ (4.0+ DUPR)
- **Location:** Salem, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ally Block** (DUPR ID: M2WX7G) - Rating: 4.556, Location: Vancouver, WA, US
- **Luka Soskic** (DUPR ID: 76XMX5) - Rating: 5.027, Location: Portland, OR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Morgan Whaley** (DUPR ID: 4LX2DV) - Rating: 4.743, Location: Salem, OR, US
- **Nalei Niko** (DUPR ID: ZN0LMP) - Rating: 4.993, Location: Portland, OR, US

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