# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 To 49) (2026-03-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 09:05:54
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6630522899
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Newport Beach Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (35 To 49)
- **Location:** Newport Beach, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-201-bonita-canyon-sports-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.06)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brenda Epstein** (DUPR ID: 99OROR) - Rating: 3.858, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- **Eddie Alvarez** (DUPR ID: KOP7KO) - Rating: 4.143, Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Lacy Wedge** (DUPR ID: EWOXWE) - Rating: 3.946, Location: Las Vegas, NV, US
- **Jonathon Dugan** (DUPR ID: DN57O4) - Rating: 4.296, Location: Summerlin South, NV, US

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