# Match Record: Week 5 (2026-03-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:56:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7163154891
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Week 5
- **Location:** John Newcombe Country Club (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3314-john-newcombe-country-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.65)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Chris Washa** (Player ID: 1N9WOZ) - Rating: 3.808, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **David Pak** (Player ID: QPRY95) - Rating: 3.453, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brandon Jones** (Player ID: 7DENN9) - Rating: 3.724, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US
- **Nick Mericle** (Player ID: XJV267) - Rating: 3.599, Location: New Braunfels, TX, US

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