# Match Record: PALA Stella Artois Challenge - Mens Doubles Skill: 7.5 + combined (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:05:19
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **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:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brandon Herrera** (DUPR ID: 2QG4D4) - Rating: 3.555, Location: Spring, TX, US
- **Jason  Kirby** (DUPR ID: 0ZX2XG) - Rating: 3.605, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Juan Perez** (DUPR ID: VXVM0J) - Rating: 2.736, Location: Houston, TX, US
- **Ryan Vargas** (DUPR ID: GGNG5D) - Rating: 4.045, Location: Houston, TX, US

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