# Match Record: HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Mixed Doubles: (4.0-4.49) Age: 50+ (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 03:28:17
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7733979907
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Mixed Doubles: (4.0-4.49) Age: 50+
- **Location:** Canton, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Erika Howard** (DUPR ID: 35Z05L) - Rating: 3.714, Location: Solon, OH, US
- **TED KUSEK** (DUPR ID: 8GOERD) - Rating: 3.678, Location: Richfield, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Theresa George** (DUPR ID: N5X72W) - Rating: 3.303, Location: N/A
- **Rob White** (DUPR ID: RZJYLZ) - Rating: 4.439, Location: Mahoning County, OH, US

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