# Match Record: 2026 Connecticut Masters Games Pickleball Series - Mens' Doubles Skill: 3.0 Age: 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+) (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:14:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6959663985
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Connecticut Masters Games Pickleball Series - Mens' Doubles Skill: 3.0 Age: 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+)
- **Location:** Rocky Hill, CT 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 2.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Haher** (Player ID: 8KZ0LK) - Rating: 2.543, Location: N/A
- **Dale Norris** (Player ID: 3V2NXP) - Rating: 3.005, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dave Cabrera** (Player ID: Y4P9G4) - Rating: 2.998, Location: N/A
- **Jeff Coyle** (Player ID: RZO42Z) - Rating: 2.784, Location: Rocky Hill, CT, US

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