# Match Record: Paddles at the Plex - Fall - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (49 And Above) (2025-09-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:49:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6807231859
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Paddles at the Plex - Fall - Mens Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (49 And Above)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Peter Cook** (DUPR ID: 89WPV8) - Rating: 3.884, Location: Freeport, FL, US
- **Ryan Thomas** (DUPR ID: 8WM6XQ) - Rating: 5.038, Location: Freeport, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jarick Rager** (DUPR ID: 84V6XG) - Rating: 4.364, Location: Trussville, AL, US
- **Jeff Beard** (DUPR ID: 3OW2RL) - Rating: 4.689, Location: Birmingham, AL, US

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