# Match Record: World Pickleball Tour Denver Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (45 And Above) (2026-05-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 18:15:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6818490790
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** World Pickleball Tour Denver Open - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (45 And Above)
- **Location:** Arvada, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1625-clear-creek-valley-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8, 8-11, 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.32)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Dana Showalter** (Player ID: GG0WMV) - Rating: 3.542, Location: Denver, CO, US
- **David Rager** (Player ID: ODK42E) - Rating: 3.354, Location: Lakewood, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Katie Magyar** (Player ID: 3PL7DE) - Rating: 3.160, Location: Commerce City, CO, US
- **Ryan Thornton** (Player ID: 3ZKYVL) - Rating: 3.239, Location: Henderson, CO, US

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