# Match Record: Pickle in the Land Presented by Akron Children's - Men's Singles (5.0 And Above) (18-29) (2025-12-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:50:31
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7920796263
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Pickle in the Land Presented by Akron Children's - Men's Singles (5.0 And Above) (18-29)
- **Location:** Cleveland, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6305-cleveland-premier-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-10, 9-11, 11-6
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.99)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Benjamin Slade** (DUPR ID: 8MP7MD) - Rating: 5.507, Location: Macedonia, OH, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Sonny Dackman** (DUPR ID: EGEVYW) - Rating: 4.483, Location: Lawrence, NY, US

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