# Match Record: 2026 El Mirage Emergency Room Kokopelli Klassic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (65-69) (2026-02-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:12:39
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8342698477
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 El Mirage Emergency Room Kokopelli Klassic - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (65-69)
- **Location:** El Mirage, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1015-sunflower-rv-resort)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 5-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.95)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Steven Lutz** (DUPR ID: 16MOZE) - Rating: 3.980, Location: Wenatchee, WA, US
- **Paul Anthony** (DUPR ID: 8GZGJM) - Rating: 3.445, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tom Steele** (DUPR ID: 8ED2QM) - Rating: 4.182, Location: Thunder Bay, ON, CA
- **Don Little** (DUPR ID: 8KKQQQ) - Rating: 4.195, Location: Sun City West, AZ, US

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