# Match Record: The Delaware Valley Border Battle @ The Picklr Newark - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:09:48
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6786811650
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** The Delaware Valley Border Battle @ The Picklr Newark - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Newark, DE (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3812-refuel-total-fitness)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 21-14
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.90)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Scott Mitchell** (Player ID: RYDLKN) - Rating: 4.133, Location: Severn, MD, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Eric Le** (Player ID: 8GOXLM) - Rating: 3.668, Location: West Chester, PA, US

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