# Match Record: PPA Tour: 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (50 To 59) (2026-02-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:09:14
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: 2026 Carvana Mesa Cup - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (50 To 59)
- **Location:** Mesa, AZ (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6631-costa-mesa-tennis-center)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-8, 6-11, 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.46)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rick Zalewski** (DUPR ID: 8KWM78) - Rating: 4.650, Location: Manson, WA, US
- **Darrin Dietrich** (DUPR ID: V7N0J5) - Rating: 4.242, Location: Chelan County, WA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Randy Schmolke** (DUPR ID: N7XMP7) - Rating: 4.410, Location: Mesa, AZ, US
- **Dustin LaFond** (DUPR ID: 3VGM97) - Rating: 4.532, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

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