# Match Record: Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Moneyball Skill: (Open) Age: (12 And Above) (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 20:48:10
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7810959209
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** Meijer State Games of Michigan Pickleball Tournament 2026 - Mens Doubles Moneyball Skill: (Open) Age: (12 And Above)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.75)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jeff Blackmore** (Player ID: MYR04D) - Rating: 4.580, Location: Rockford, MI, US
- **Travis Wolf** (Player ID: L50VV5) - Rating: 4.859, Location: Rockford, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Joseph Fickel** (Player ID: 3LZ9P5) - Rating: 4.879, Location: Grand Haven, MI, US
- **Sam Vandekieft** (Player ID: DWR20X) - Rating: 4.685, Location: Kent County, MI, US

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