# Match Record: HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Men's Doubles: 4.5+ / Open Age (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:10:16
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8365511838
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** HOFC Open powered by Hot Shots Pickleball Club - Men's Doubles: 4.5+ / Open Age
- **Location:** Canton, OH (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5574-syracuse-indoor-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Hunter Eldridge** (Player ID: MY5NJP) - Rating: 4.119, Location: Huron County, OH, US
- **Jason Adolphus** (Player ID: 8JWKVJ) - Rating: 5.200, Location: Galion, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Justin  Kuzawa** (Player ID: 56DWVL) - Rating: 4.288, Location: Rittman, OH, US
- **Blake Phelps** (Player ID: JJVWX4) - Rating: 4.387, Location: Lakewood, OH, US

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