# Match Record: Village Showdown! - Men's Combined 6.3-7.5 (Max Indiv DUPR 3.8) (2026-03-07)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 14:57:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8549029655
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-07
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Village Showdown! - Men's Combined 6.3-7.5 (Max Indiv DUPR 3.8)
- **Location:** Katy, TX (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5300-pickle-point-katy)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **David Valadez** (DUPR ID: QXY7W5) - Rating: 3.528, Location: Cypress, TX, US
- **Akshit Lashkari** (DUPR ID: J5JR5D) - Rating: 3.518, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Carl Gonda** (DUPR ID: 6NLKKE) - Rating: 2.848, Location: N/A
- **Greg Hook** (DUPR ID: 94PMPE) - Rating: 3.520, Location: Spring, TX, US

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