# Match Record: Spring Men's League Week 16 (2026-05-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 17:21:37
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4542763192
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** Spring Men's League Week 16
- **Location:** Cropwell Baptist Church, Hardwick Road, Pell City, AL, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 17-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.42)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **MARK BOWYER** (DUPR ID: 9J4RRJ) - Rating: 3.582, Location: AL, US
- **Scott Elliott** (DUPR ID: 9PYR5J) - Rating: 2.984, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Sean Bates** (DUPR ID: 0QP724) - Rating: 3.747, Location: Ashville, AL, US
- **John McVey** (DUPR ID: 59DY00) - Rating: 3.371, Location: Pell City, AL, US

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