# Match Record: Emerald Valley Classic 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (40 To 57) (2026-05-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 14:34:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6896850781
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** Emerald Valley Classic 2026 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (40 To 57)
- **Location:** Eugene, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5519-sheldon-high-school)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.09)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kat Cannon** (DUPR ID: 99JLGR) - Rating: 4.271, Location: Bend, OR, US
- **James WILLARD** (DUPR ID: 3ZDMVL) - Rating: 4.134, Location: Bend, OR, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Amey Herman** (DUPR ID: V70Q25) - Rating: 4.228, Location: Springfield, OR, US
- **Tim Lay** (DUPR ID: 4LWL66) - Rating: 3.745, Location: Eugene, OR, US

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