# Match Record: Salty Elf - Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (12 And Above) (2025-12-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 06:23:21
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8440707822
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-12-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Salty Elf - Mixed Doubles Skill: (5.0) Age: (12 And Above)
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6996-great-lakes-pickleball-club)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.66)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Lauren Acker** (DUPR ID: 2QQZP9) - Rating: 4.489, Location: Traverse City, MI, US
- **Mike Rubino** (DUPR ID: 8GX65V) - Rating: 5.253, Location: Traverse City, MI, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Paige Zuverink** (DUPR ID: OZZWLW) - Rating: 4.319, Location: Georgetown Township, MI, US
- **Sam Vandekieft** (DUPR ID: DWR20X) - Rating: 4.597, Location: Kent County, MI, US

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