# Match Record: Village Showdown! - Men's Combined 6.3-7.5 (Max Indiv DUPR 3.8) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:57:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7901691523
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Village Showdown! - Men's Combined 6.3-7.5 (Max Indiv DUPR 3.8)
- **Location:** Katy, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5300-pickle-point-katy)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brandon Herrera** (Player ID: 2QG4D4) - Rating: 3.527, Location: Spring, TX, US
- **Jason  Kirby** (Player ID: 0ZX2XG) - Rating: 3.662, Location: Houston, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Carl Gonda** (Player ID: 6NLKKE) - Rating: 2.930, Location: N/A
- **Greg Hook** (Player ID: 94PMPE) - Rating: 3.568, Location: Spring, TX, US

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