# Match Record: Week 8 Round 1 (2026-04-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:16:43
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5296636508
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** Week 8 Round 1
- **Location:** True Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-4
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.22)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Jason  DiGianni** (DUPR ID: ZD4KDP) - Rating: 3.329, Location: Saratoga County, NY, US
- **Tammy Thayer** (DUPR ID: QP9W9D) - Rating: 3.254, Location: Cohoes, NY, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brandon Koch** (DUPR ID: QX5RL5) - Rating: 3.297, Location: East Greenbush, NY, US
- **DARLENE FARRON** (DUPR ID: JJ0QYM) - Rating: 3.003, Location: Latham, NY, US

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