# Match Record: Paddles with Purpose Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 and above) Age: (49 And Under) (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 12:57:25
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8575143060
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Paddles with Purpose Pickleball Tournament - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.5 and above) Age: (49 And Under)
- **Location:** Nitro, WV (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-870-nitro-city-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.56)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Eric Bunting** (DUPR ID: E9XERW) - Rating: 4.156, Location: Parkersburg, WV, US
- **Luke Flanagan** (DUPR ID: Z4YGND) - Rating: 4.607, Location: Vienna, WV, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jacob Zakariasen** (DUPR ID: V7YO4E) - Rating: 4.651, Location: Pleasant Valley, WV, US
- **mark cassis** (DUPR ID: DNMVXX) - Rating: 4.843, Location: Morgantown, WV, US

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