# Match Record: DUPR 16 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ The Picklr Ft. Collins / FoCo Showdown (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 00:02:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4523271995
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** DUPR 16 - The Dink Minor League Pickleball @ The Picklr Ft. Collins / FoCo Showdown
- **Location:** The Picklr Fort Collins 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 21-12
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.09)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Ryan Randle** (DUPR ID: Q5YVYR) - Rating: 4.137, Location: Parker, CO, US
- **Michael Payton Buchmiller** (DUPR ID: ELVMZV) - Rating: 4.191, Location: Aurora, CO, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Dave Brunacci** (DUPR ID: 1202Q7) - Rating: 4.048, Location: Windsor, CO, US
- **Christopher Lim** (DUPR ID: GGX9WV) - Rating: 3.994, Location: Federal Heights, CO, US

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