# Match Record: Mixed Doubles 3.5-4.0 League (Week 2) (2026-01-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 14:03:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6615686412
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Mixed Doubles 3.5-4.0 League (Week 2)
- **Location:** 2300 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6550-sideout-tsunami-pickleball-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.38)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Karen Ekberg** (DUPR ID: 2Q5LDR) - Rating: 2.941, Location: Duvall, WA, US
- **Timothy Ray** (DUPR ID: ZDJ9ZW) - Rating: 3.292, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Hillary LoVerde** (DUPR ID: V4JWG5) - Rating: 3.617, Location: Seattle, WA, US
- **Joe Spitzer** (DUPR ID: GGQGNG) - Rating: 3.654, Location: Seattle, WA, US

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