# Match Record: Erie Canal Pickleball Spring Championship 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age: (Any) (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:35:53
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6959285142
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Erie Canal Pickleball Spring Championship 2026 - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.27)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Paul schoeffler** (DUPR ID: 7DNWD9) - Rating: 4.687, Location: Elmira, NY, US
- **Darin Russell** (DUPR ID: X2GQW7) - Rating: 3.890, Location: Buffalo, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **harshit jani** (DUPR ID: 94PX6K) - Rating: 4.436, Location: Horseheads, NY, US
- **Steven Randall** (DUPR ID: 6740OE) - Rating: 4.055, Location: N/A

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