# Match Record: The Climb - Pickleheads Claim the Throne - Game 5 (2026-05-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:11:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8402368557
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** The Climb - Pickleheads Claim the Throne - Game 5
- **Location:** Center Court Pickleball Club - Gilbert 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brent McLaws** (DUPR ID: Q5P0YN) - Rating: 4.072, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US
- **John Coon** (DUPR ID: RZMQMD) - Rating: 3.913, Location: Gilbert, AZ, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Pupillo** (DUPR ID: V49J6J) - Rating: 4.256, Location: Springfield, MO, US
- **Mark Castleton** (DUPR ID: W6V0VM) - Rating: 4.080, Location: Mesa, AZ, US

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