# Match Record: 2026 El Mirage Emergency Room Kokopelli Klassic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (70+) (2026-02-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:38:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6967071800
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 El Mirage Emergency Room Kokopelli Klassic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (70+)
- **Location:** El Mirage, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1015-sunflower-rv-resort)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.49)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Craig Palermo** (DUPR ID: 3LVKQZ) - Rating: 4.622, Location: Reedsport, OR, US
- **Thomas Hamilton** (DUPR ID: 3Y0Q7E) - Rating: 4.256, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Robert Ham** (DUPR ID: 8K5DPO) - Rating: 4.518, Location: Tempe, AZ, US
- **Richard (Rick) Kent** (DUPR ID: 3PGOQ3) - Rating: 4.583, Location: Greeley, CO, US

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