# Match Record: The Climb - Pickleheads Claim the Throne - Game 1 (2026-04-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:50:29
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7295774017
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Climb - Pickleheads Claim the Throne - Game 1
- **Location:** Center Court Pickleball Club - Gilbert 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.54)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eric Rivera** (DUPR ID: 3LZ268) - Rating: 4.302, Location: Mesa, AZ, US
- **Jonathan Decker** (DUPR ID: DWZ754) - Rating: 4.315, Location: Queen Creek, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Luke Leonard** (DUPR ID: JZGM5O) - Rating: 4.830, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US
- **Marcus Synegal** (DUPR ID: 1Q4JXD) - Rating: 4.718, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

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