# Match Record: 2023 USA Pickleball Diamond Amateur Championship Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (55 To 59) (2023-12-08)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 06:50:47
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2023-12-08
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** 2023 USA Pickleball Diamond Amateur Championship Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5) Age: (55 To 59)
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 1-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.04)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Lynne Boyer** (DUPR ID: 3XWXJ2) - Rating: 5.104, Location: Gambrills, MD, US
- **Steve Valiant** (DUPR ID: 16K6OE) - Rating: 4.775, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mary Kelly Dakin** (DUPR ID: 8G26V8) - Rating: 5.168, Location: Sun City, AZ, US
- **Kevin Deyo** (DUPR ID: 30ZPN3) - Rating: 5.125, Location: Fort Collins, CO, US

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