# Match Record: The Mason City Winter Classic 2026 - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0 and above) Age: (Any) (2026-02-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 13:27:22
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4569412873
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Mason City Winter Classic 2026 - Men's Doubles Skill: (4.0 and above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Mason City, IA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 12-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.04)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Allen Hamilton** (DUPR ID: YGKE94) - Rating: 4.140, Location: Mason City, IA, US
- **Kevin Alert** (DUPR ID: 0QO40Q) - Rating: 3.905, Location: Mason City, IA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Garrett Nurre** (DUPR ID: NXZRLW) - Rating: 4.071, Location: N/A
- **Ryan Schmit** (DUPR ID: MYPJ0L) - Rating: 4.026, Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, US

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