# Match Record: The Kickoff Classic - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 12-34 Age (2026-01-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:48:34
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** The Kickoff Classic - Mixed Doubles 4.0 Double Elimination 12-34 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-3, 11-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.15)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Niko Paluzzi** (DUPR ID: L2QPLQ) - Rating: 4.005, Location: N/A
- **Amanda Ferguson** (DUPR ID: YG5QD4) - Rating: 4.253, Location: Superior, CO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Arnae Molin** (DUPR ID: L27RZK) - Rating: 4.049, Location: Cape Coral, FL, US
- **Kevin Nguyen** (DUPR ID: 6ZX270) - Rating: 4.289, Location: Fort Myers, FL, US

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