# Match Record: 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - THU SR Men's Doubles Age: (60 To 64) Skill: (4.0/4.5+) (2026-01-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-19 12:44:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6871436132
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - THU SR Men's Doubles Age: (60 To 64) Skill: (4.0/4.5+)
- **Location:** Lahaina, HI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2479-napili-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.95)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Koji Kato** (Player ID: 8E4O5V) - Rating: 3.945, Location: Wailuku, HI, US
- **Eric Abe** (Player ID: 8MEOXG) - Rating: 3.643, Location: Makawao, HI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Italo Barone** (Player ID: N7GD76) - Rating: 4.428, Location: Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, CA
- **Bob Bauerle** (Player ID: 3VXLQP) - Rating: 3.777, Location: Big Arm, MT, US

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