# Match Record: Thursday League Championship (2026-05-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:17:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6773636122
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** Thursday League Championship
- **Location:** Pickleball Kingdom, Appleton, WI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6974-pickleball-kingdom-walker)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.99)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Eric Walters** (DUPR ID: QPXOG0) - Rating: 4.382, Location: Menasha, WI, US
- **Josh Weber** (DUPR ID: 94EJEE) - Rating: 4.061, Location: Appleton, WI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Blong Xiong** (DUPR ID: KXL5KY) - Rating: 3.935, Location: Winnebago County, WI, US
- **Julia Sibla** (DUPR ID: LVVYP5) - Rating: 3.565, Location: Neenah, WI, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
Prepare for your match with recommended gear from Pickleball Central:
- **Control & Spin**: [View Control Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/graphite-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - Optimized for touch and precise ball placement.
- **Power & Depth**: [View Power Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/composite-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - Optimized for energy return and deep baseline drives.
- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.