# Match Record: 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships by PPA Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (55 To 59) (2023-11-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 23:23:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7255021383
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-11-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** 2023 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships by PPA Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (55 To 59)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-11, 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Scott Smith** (Player ID: 8EP9LM) - Rating: 4.123, Location: Anacortes, WA, US
- **Kate Bannister** (Player ID: 6Z25NQ) - Rating: 4.129, Location: Long Beach, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mitch Goldblatt** (Player ID: 3OWP7L) - Rating: 4.510, Location: Walnut Creek, CA, US
- **Lisa Klein** (Player ID: 1R6JZ3) - Rating: 4.055, Location: Oakland, CA, US

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