# Match Record: USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Doubles 3.5 (65+) (2026-03-12)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 13:28:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7952122215
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-12
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** USA Pickleball Golden Ticket - Opelika - Mens Doubles 3.5 (65+)
- **Location:** Opelika, AL (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1240-opelika-sportsplex)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.78)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mike Norfleet** (DUPR ID: 8KZPP6) - Rating: 3.813, Location: Madison, FL, US
- **Gerry Bevis** (DUPR ID: 3PDW7G) - Rating: 4.163, Location: Gainesville, FL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **david vann** (DUPR ID: 3Z0N7L) - Rating: 3.433, Location: N/A
- **Adolfo Aramendiz** (DUPR ID: 3VX2PJ) - Rating: 3.699, Location: High Point, NC, US

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