# Match Record: 2026 Powerball FLORIDA Amateur State Championships presented by Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60+/70+) COMBINED (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:41:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6970597399
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Powerball FLORIDA Amateur State Championships presented by Carvana PPA & Southern Pickleball - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (60+/70+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Englewood, FL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6047-sportime-pickleball-englewood)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-16
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.82)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mitch Bracewell** (DUPR ID: 3POLLZ) - Rating: 3.718, Location: Bonaire, GA, US
- **Robert Harless** (DUPR ID: W6LVXM) - Rating: 3.857, Location: Punta Gorda, FL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Steve Abbe** (DUPR ID: XJ7N27) - Rating: 3.850, Location: Sarasota, FL, US
- **Bruce Morgan** (DUPR ID: KXKQQK) - Rating: 3.841, Location: N/A

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