# Match Record: Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mixed Doubles 4.0+ Age: (55-59) (2026-04-11)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:10:08
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7860552007
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-11
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Alabama Senior Olympics - 2026 - Mixed Doubles 4.0+ Age: (55-59)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 9-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.52)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mary Clugston** (DUPR ID: 129LP9) - Rating: 4.439, Location: Pelham, AL, US
- **Randy Billingsley** (DUPR ID: V27WJ6) - Rating: 4.281, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jian Zhong** (DUPR ID: 8WE66M) - Rating: 4.962, Location: Indian Springs Village, AL, US
- **Jarick Rager** (DUPR ID: 84V6XG) - Rating: 4.386, Location: Trussville, AL, US

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