# Match Record: 2026 USSP Northwest Zone Championship - Seattle, WA- presented by Humana - Men's Doubles LEGENDS Age: (70+75+80+) Skill: (3.5/4.0) (2026-05-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:11:04
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8560421246
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** 2026 USSP Northwest Zone Championship - Seattle, WA- presented by Humana - Men's Doubles LEGENDS Age: (70+75+80+) Skill: (3.5/4.0)
- **Location:** Seattle, WA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6841-4th-ave-beach)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-13
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.35)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Ish Wood** (DUPR ID: V4NVY7) - Rating: 3.166, Location: Anacortes, WA, US
- **Greg Schweizer** (DUPR ID: 1QXDXD) - Rating: 3.148, Location: Redmond, OR, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael Hovan** (DUPR ID: 3OWMPE) - Rating: 3.393, Location: Tucson, AZ, US
- **Thomas Rutledge** (DUPR ID: 3P5GNG) - Rating: 3.698, Location: Lacey, WA, US

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