# Match Record: The Winter Challenge @ Pure Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 To 5.0) Age: (Any) (2026-01-10)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 12:55:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8030785444
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-10
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** The Winter Challenge @ Pure Pickleball Club - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 To 5.0) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Plymouth, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5197-wayzata-oakwood-elementary-school)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.61)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alex  carter** (DUPR ID: 3XOVQX) - Rating: 4.768, Location: Des Moines, IA, US
- **Michael McGonegle** (DUPR ID: GGJYWM) - Rating: 4.977, Location: Des Moines, IA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Irving Ruacho** (DUPR ID: W6DZLM) - Rating: 4.375, Location: SD, US
- **Trevor Cartner** (DUPR ID: 53OG21) - Rating: 4.322, Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US

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