# Match Record: Springs Pickleball Winter Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:02:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7458513291
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Springs Pickleball Winter Classic - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6736-peak-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11, 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.70)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jen Mac** (DUPR ID: PW2RWQ) - Rating: 3.821, Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
- **Eric Kirkland** (DUPR ID: LV50M6) - Rating: 3.607, Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michelle Baird** (DUPR ID: OZJ0RL) - Rating: 3.776, Location: N/A
- **Ryan Makatura** (DUPR ID: 5EY9YL) - Rating: 3.598, Location: Denver, CO, US

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