# Match Record: Kissing Tree Pickleball Tournament 2025 - Combined Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age: (50-59) (2025-10-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:56:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7132309278
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-10-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Kissing Tree Pickleball Tournament 2025 - Combined Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age: (50-59)
- **Location:** San Marcos, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4828-san-marcos-activity-center)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.15)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Emily Hoffmann** (DUPR ID: 17MJDN) - Rating: 4.327, Location: San Marcos, TX, US
- **Ben Bergsten** (DUPR ID: 896K7J) - Rating: 3.965, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Alesia Karcher** (DUPR ID: 84PGYG) - Rating: 4.073, Location: Belton, TX, US
- **Bryan Gabbert** (DUPR ID: 16MYRG) - Rating: 4.219, Location: Cedar Park, TX, US

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