# Match Record: Paddles with Purpose Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 and above) Age: (49 And Under) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 18:50:50
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8046652232
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Paddles with Purpose Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 and above) Age: (49 And Under)
- **Location:** Nitro, WV (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-870-nitro-city-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.60)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alec Moran** (DUPR ID: 1R97JE) - Rating: 4.918, Location: Fairmont, WV, US
- **Ethan Varney** (DUPR ID: ZN4Z0Q) - Rating: 4.750, Location: Huntington, WV, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Christian marcum** (DUPR ID: 592M4V) - Rating: 4.468, Location: N/A
- **Ashton Cottrell** (DUPR ID: ZNR2GP) - Rating: 4.261, Location: Huntington, WV, US

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