# Match Record: The Winter Challenge @ Pure Pickleball Club - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5 and Above) Age: (Any) (2026-01-09)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:09:50
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-09
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The Winter Challenge @ Pure Pickleball Club - Mixed Doubles Skill: (4.5 and Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Plymouth, MN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5197-wayzata-oakwood-elementary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Melissa Costley** (DUPR ID: 565YLR) - Rating: 4.624, Location: Rockford, MN, US
- **Wesley Bortoto** (DUPR ID: XJNY45) - Rating: 4.893, Location: Plymouth, MN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Megan Donkena** (DUPR ID: 35EXJV) - Rating: 4.616, Location: N/A
- **Jay Baker** (DUPR ID: 1QN2DN) - Rating: 4.527, Location: Medina, MN, US

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