# Match Record: ahm NPL 2026 - NPL Rounds (2026-04-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 12:39:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4664473413
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** ahm NPL 2026 - NPL Rounds
- **Location:** Australia (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6656-netball-sa-stadium)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 18-22
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 5.22)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Aaron Johnson** (DUPR ID: 6ZXDMD) - Rating: 5.039, Location: Takarazuka, Hyogo, JP
- **Hamish Bartos** (DUPR ID: 0Q7D2N) - Rating: 5.133, Location: SA, AU

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Andrew Horridge** (DUPR ID: L524Z6) - Rating: 5.427, Location: Stirling, WA, AU
- **Joshua Nipperess** (DUPR ID: 0YLN4Q) - Rating: 5.287, Location: Bundall, QLD, AU

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