# Match Record: WRPA Spring 2026 - Advanced 3.5-4.0 - Session 8, Tue Apr 14 (2026-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:40:59
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4961693930
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** WRPA Spring 2026 - Advanced 3.5-4.0 - Session 8, Tue Apr 14
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.87)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Shane Whitford** (DUPR ID: DWVJVX) - Rating: 3.667, Location: Warner Robins, GA, US
- **Eric Johnson** (DUPR ID: DNLMP4) - Rating: 3.880, Location: Fort Valley, GA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Drew Massee** (DUPR ID: PWV60G) - Rating: 4.150, Location: N/A
- **Daniel L Dove** (DUPR ID: 99GNXR) - Rating: 3.785, Location: Byron, GA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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