# Match Record: Erie Canal Pickleball Spring Championship 2026 - 50/50 Doubles, Skill: 3.5 (2026-05-01)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:24:03
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7973114810
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-01
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** Erie Canal Pickleball Spring Championship 2026 - 50/50 Doubles, Skill: 3.5
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 4-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.62)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jennifer Clark** (DUPR ID: W60W6Y) - Rating: 3.734, Location: Homer, NY, US
- **PAZ Karl Pazdernik** (DUPR ID: Z427DW) - Rating: 3.717, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Matt Steecker** (DUPR ID: VXJEL5) - Rating: 3.544, Location: Cortland, NY, US
- **Michael Gee** (DUPR ID: 67GN90) - Rating: 3.494, Location: Manlius, NY, US

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