# Match Record: The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-06-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 17:49:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7899683155
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The East Valley Gold Cup @ Pickleball Backyard - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Gilbert, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6354-gilbert-stephenson-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.57)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Wendi Sobelman** (DUPR ID: 3YOZKK) - Rating: 3.392, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US
- **Jim Shields** (DUPR ID: 30Z05G) - Rating: 3.984, Location: Scottsdale, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Britta Montes** (DUPR ID: 30ODVG) - Rating: 3.028, Location: Tucson, AZ, US
- **Paul Montes** (DUPR ID: 3POQOX) - Rating: 3.863, Location: Tucson, AZ, US

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