# Match Record: 2026 Missouri Winter Games - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5-3.99) Age: (12 To 49) (2026-03-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:13:06
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4495098712
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Missouri Winter Games - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5-3.99) Age: (12 To 49)
- **Location:** Springfield, MO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6963-springfield-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-4
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.69)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Johnny Mares** (DUPR ID: EW064J) - Rating: 3.994, Location: Springfield, MO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Niko** (DUPR ID: 2QRPJR) - Rating: 3.386, Location: Ash Grove, MO, US

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