# Match Record: DESERT ATPL (2026-03-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 21:31:15
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5226697262
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** DESERT ATPL
- **Location:** 77333 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92211, USA 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 4.24)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Branden Donovan** (Player ID: LVXWN5) - Rating: 4.026, Location: Palm Springs, CA, US
- **Michael Cabacungan** (Player ID: YX6Y4E) - Rating: 4.265, Location: Cathedral City, CA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Amani Purcell** (Player ID: 8ELREW) - Rating: 4.608, Location: Running Springs, CA, US
- **Adam Wright** (Player ID: 3LDXR5) - Rating: 4.053, Location: Yucca Valley, CA, US

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