# Match Record: Intermediate 2 (2026-06-06)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 09:32:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7998109113
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-06
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** Intermediate 2
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6279-concordia-university-chicago)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 14-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 2.58)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rick Novak** (Player ID: Y45EZP) - Rating: 2.303, Location: Chicago, IL, US
- **Erika Grinius** (Player ID: QPZ6D4) - Rating: 2.704, Location: Chicago, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Megan Catanese** (Player ID: 7ZN2EN) - Rating: 2.807, Location: N/A
- **Rachael Nicholas** (Player ID: GWX7NG) - Rating: 2.486, Location: N/A

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