# Match Record: Elberton Paddle for a Cause Benefiting the 4ever3Foundation - Mens Doubles Skill: (All) Age: (3.0 15+, 50+/ 3.5 15+/ 4.0 15+) COMBINED (2026-05-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:38:11
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7537228101
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Elberton Paddle for a Cause Benefiting the 4ever3Foundation - Mens Doubles Skill: (All) Age: (3.0 15+, 50+/ 3.5 15+/ 4.0 15+) COMBINED
- **Location:** Elberton, GA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.76)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Justin Mercer** (DUPR ID: EGWJME) - Rating: 3.641, Location: Winterville, GA, US
- **Jay Decker** (DUPR ID: Q502Z5) - Rating: 3.841, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Wes White** (DUPR ID: RYL2XN) - Rating: 3.312, Location: Elberton, GA, US
- **Luke Smith** (DUPR ID: M29RLL) - Rating: 4.260, Location: Watkinsville, GA, US

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