# Match Record: PPCM week 8 (2026-03-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 05:22:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5711611028
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 9:00 PM
- **Event:** PPCM week 8
- **Location:** PickleX 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average Rated Score: 3.90)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Jeff Luke** (Player ID: KO55LK) - Rating: 3.770, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **Daniel Schaefer** (Player ID: V7DV5J) - Rating: 3.902, Location: Minnetonka, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Ben Elling** (Player ID: 1R75GD) - Rating: 4.260, Location: Lakeville, MN, US
- **Rick Anderson** (Player ID: 8D7L61) - Rating: 3.652, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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