# Match Record: The PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (19+, 40+, 60+) (2025-09-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:57:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7643281591
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (19+, 40+, 60+)
- **Location:** Salem, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kate Taylor** (DUPR ID: NYQ0Q7) - Rating: 4.271, Location: Roanoke, VA, US
- **Jt Ward** (DUPR ID: 3PDLOE) - Rating: 4.578, Location: Roanoke, VA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brooke Hopkins** (DUPR ID: 84V2J6) - Rating: 3.929, Location: Chesterfield, VA, US
- **Ryan Patrick** (DUPR ID: 7DYM2N) - Rating: 4.612, Location: Richmond, VA, US

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