# Match Record: Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0 60+)(3.5 60+)(3.5 70+)COMBINED (2026-03-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 23:33:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7246976628
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Pinkest Pickleball Party on the Planet - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.0 60+)(3.5 60+)(3.5 70+)COMBINED
- **Location:** Macon, GA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3841-blees-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.76)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Craig Johnson** (DUPR ID: RZVKPQ) - Rating: 3.746, Location: PPA Tour Pro
- **Richard Page** (DUPR ID: N7V4DZ) - Rating: 3.837, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Fred Benario** (DUPR ID: 84VJRV) - Rating: 3.547, Location: Athens, GA, US
- **Torsten Schroeder** (DUPR ID: 12OGVE) - Rating: 3.925, Location: Atlanta, GA, US

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