# Match Record: ERA Pickleball: 3.0-3.5 Team League - Week 5 (2026-02-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 01:19:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7801304909
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** ERA Pickleball: 3.0-3.5 Team League - Week 5
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.33)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Chris Paul** (DUPR ID: PK2NEM) - Rating: 3.537, Location: Spring, TX, US
- **Alex Drake** (DUPR ID: W6Q5RM) - Rating: 3.159, Location: Conroe, TX, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Makena Lyman** (DUPR ID: 8GYM7D) - Rating: 2.960, Location: Orem, UT, US
- **Devin Thompson** (DUPR ID: 3OEX78) - Rating: 3.657, Location: Orem, UT, US

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