# Match Record: Pickleball Charlotte Winter Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35+) (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 13:45:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6681515203
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Pickleball Charlotte Winter Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (35+)
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-548-loughran-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.89)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Deana Collins** (DUPR ID: 8GVV0D) - Rating: 4.321, Location: Greenville, SC, US
- **Leon Ellis** (DUPR ID: 16NMNE) - Rating: 4.246, Location: Greenville, SC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Michelle Thor** (DUPR ID: D9E4JX) - Rating: 3.322, Location: N/A
- **Lee Xiong** (DUPR ID: 7NXQXM) - Rating: 3.686, Location: N/A

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