# Match Record: Maryland Senior Olympics 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill (4.0 and Above) Age: (65 To 69) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:21:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6969153113
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Maryland Senior Olympics 2026 Pickleball Tournament - Mixed Doubles Skill (4.0 and Above) Age: (65 To 69)
- **Location:** Columbia, MD (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6480-st-michael-catholic-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.25)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Sandy Newman** (DUPR ID: 8ELLJJ) - Rating: 4.020, Location: Odenton, MD, US
- **Paul Colbert Jr.** (DUPR ID: 1N5ROZ) - Rating: 4.687, Location: Upper Marlboro, MD, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Diana Easley** (DUPR ID: 8MEMLV) - Rating: 4.291, Location: Carlisle, PA, US
- **Mark Plugge** (DUPR ID: 8G099D) - Rating: 3.988, Location: Easton, MD, US

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