# Match Record: 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - LEGENDS Mens Singles Skill: (3.0 and 3.5) Age: (70 To 74) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:34:23
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP South Regional Championship-Opelika, AL-Presented by Humana - LEGENDS Mens Singles Skill: (3.0 and 3.5) Age: (70 To 74)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-2
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Michael Childs** (DUPR ID: 67PQ2Q) - Rating: 3.258, Location: Swainsboro, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Jeffrey Rivers** (DUPR ID: 99PW7R) - Rating: 3.450, Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US

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