# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mixed Doubles 4.0 (30+) / 4.5 (19+30+) (2026-03-15)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:45:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6945715436
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-15
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mixed Doubles 4.0 (30+) / 4.5 (19+30+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.46)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Heather Jaeger** (DUPR ID: 3Y2ZE3) - Rating: 4.461, Location: Atlanta, GA, US
- **Denson Helms** (DUPR ID: 7D42V4) - Rating: 4.725, Location: AL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **linh bui** (DUPR ID: XKZQQ5) - Rating: 4.241, Location: Troy, AL, US
- **Aaron Allen** (DUPR ID: Q5NEMR) - Rating: 4.400, Location: Dothan, AL, US

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