# Match Record: 2026 USSP Southwest Regional Championship - presented by Humana - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5/4.0/4.5) Age: (65 to 69) (2026-03-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:38:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6603172080
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP Southwest Regional Championship - presented by Humana - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5/4.0/4.5) Age: (65 to 69)
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6736-peak-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.94)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Stephanie McDonald** (DUPR ID: 1QK7Q0) - Rating: 4.383, Location: Buena Vista, CO, US
- **Rick Shaum** (DUPR ID: NYPXKZ) - Rating: 4.200, Location: Monument, CO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Vicky Smith** (DUPR ID: 8EL4V3) - Rating: 3.625, Location: Bedford, TX, US
- **Walter McCanles** (DUPR ID: 59G6W0) - Rating: 3.551, Location: Houston, TX, US

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