# Match Record: 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - Womens Doubles Skill: (5.0) (2026-03-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:15:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8347446974
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 5th Annual Illahe Open * Hosted by Shane Denning - Womens Doubles Skill: (5.0)
- **Location:** Salem, OR (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2123-carefree-racquet-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-9, 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Morgan Whaley** (DUPR ID: 4LX2DV) - Rating: 4.674, Location: Salem, OR, US
- **Jennifer Bard** (DUPR ID: 8947XJ) - Rating: 4.708, Location: Kelso, WA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Sierra Thomas** (DUPR ID: N7DJ0N) - Rating: 4.426, Location: N/A
- **Ally Block** (DUPR ID: M2WX7G) - Rating: 4.552, Location: Vancouver, WA, US

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