# Match Record: 2026 USSP South Zone Championship - McKinney, TX - presented by Humana - Mens Singles Legends Skill: (3.0) Age: (75 To 79)(80 to 84)(85+) (2026-04-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 07:51:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7602485503
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP South Zone Championship - McKinney, TX - presented by Humana - Mens Singles Legends Skill: (3.0) Age: (75 To 79)(80 to 84)(85+)
- **Location:** McKinney, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5102-the-picklr-mckinney)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 4-11, 8-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.01)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gary Ward** (DUPR ID: MYNONG) - Rating: 2.936, Location: McKinney, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ward Skinner** (DUPR ID: 0YMPKN) - Rating: 3.091, Location: San Angelo, TX, US

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