# Match Record: 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 50-54 Age (2026-04-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:41:26
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships - Mixed Doubles 3.5 Double Elimination 50-54 Age
- **Location:** USOP National Pickleball Center - East Naples Park 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 6-11, 11-5, 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.80)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eric King** (DUPR ID: 8WLNRK) - Rating: 3.922, Location: Bulverde, TX, US
- **Brandy Hamilton** (DUPR ID: 0YQ9JQ) - Rating: 3.610, Location: Spring Branch, TX, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dawn Bell** (DUPR ID: ODYQZ7) - Rating: 3.960, Location: IN, US
- **Louis Aguilera** (DUPR ID: RYWYYQ) - Rating: 3.723, Location: Crown Point, IN, US

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