# Match Record: The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Men's Doubles 3.0-3.5 50+ (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 22:17:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6893975988
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Men's Doubles 3.0-3.5 50+
- **Location:** Gilbert, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6354-gilbert-stephenson-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.44)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Doug Bothwell** (Player ID: 8ELGJ3) - Rating: 3.733, Location: N/A
- **Michael Schuetz** (Player ID: Z97ROQ) - Rating: 3.955, Location: Queen Creek, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Steven Marovich** (Player ID: 7ZZKWN) - Rating: 2.926, Location: N/A
- **Paul Rogers** (Player ID: LZZPKJ) - Rating: 3.142, Location: N/A

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