# Match Record: 2026 USSP North Zone Championship - Grand Rapids, MI - presented by Humana - Age: (50 To 59) Mens Doubles Masters Skill: (4.0-4.5) (2026-05-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 05:43:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8157024340
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP North Zone Championship - Grand Rapids, MI - presented by Humana - Age: (50 To 59) Mens Doubles Masters Skill: (4.0-4.5)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-6, 8-11, 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.51)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **William Morris** (DUPR ID: XJLYD2) - Rating: 4.636, Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US
- **Jc Sicard** (DUPR ID: 8GD2OQ) - Rating: 4.319, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jonathan Howard** (DUPR ID: 16NV2G) - Rating: 4.402, Location: Warsaw, IN, US
- **Terry Slabach** (DUPR ID: 2LOLOY) - Rating: 4.668, Location: Goshen, IN, US

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