# Match Record: New Years "Drop the Ball" Team pickleball tournament - Mens Teams DUPR 18 - Playoff (2026-01-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:37:49
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** New Years "Drop the Ball" Team pickleball tournament - Mens Teams DUPR 18 - Playoff
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 21-18
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.52)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Bryce Hubbard** (DUPR ID: EGL2DO) - Rating: 4.461, Location: Washington, UT, US
- **Preston DuCrest** (DUPR ID: 84PJLM) - Rating: 5.067, Location: St. George, UT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dalton Smith** (DUPR ID: 3LV02K) - Rating: 4.894, Location: St. George, UT, US
- **Garret Brent** (DUPR ID: 4LRXPM) - Rating: 3.644, Location: North Las Vegas, NV, US

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