# Match Record: BULLDOG PICKLEBALL - Inaugural Showdown - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.500 To 3.99) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 06:03:35
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8154351501
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** BULLDOG PICKLEBALL - Inaugural Showdown - Mixed Doubles Skill: (3.500 To 3.99) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Frisco, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5255-genesis-metro-church)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Karen Smith** (DUPR ID: QP7W4R) - Rating: 3.466, Location: Frisco, TX, US
- **Steve Burris** (DUPR ID: 0YE404) - Rating: 3.709, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Darla Searles** (DUPR ID: 2LXJR4) - Rating: 3.537, Location: McKinney, TX, US
- **Lance French** (DUPR ID: Z9ZOED) - Rating: 3.520, Location: McKinney, TX, US

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