# Match Record: WinterMAX 2025 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (12 And Above) (2025-12-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:15:44
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7578240698
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** WinterMAX 2025 - Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0 And Above) Age: (12 And Above)
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6954-cincinnati-open-sporting-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.80)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Amber Larkins** (DUPR ID: 3X9R7R) - Rating: 4.934, Location: Cincinnati, OH, US
- **Bret Balka** (DUPR ID: 8J9O5D) - Rating: 4.556, Location: Cincinnati, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Cathy Grace** (DUPR ID: 3OXKVP) - Rating: 4.945, Location: Butler County, OH, US
- **Jacob Samberg** (DUPR ID: 8WMEJM) - Rating: 4.770, Location: West Chester, OH, US

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