# Match Record: The 2026 Furry Fracas - a Victory Pickleball Series Event - Men's Singles 4.5+  Age: Any (2026-01-30)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 03:39:38
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5832526130
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-30
- **Estimated Play Time:** 3:30 PM
- **Event:** The 2026 Furry Fracas - a Victory Pickleball Series Event - Men's Singles 4.5+  Age: Any
- **Location:** Noblesville, IN (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2311-forest-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.20)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **John Noble** (DUPR ID: 3ORPPP) - Rating: 4.429, Location: Indianapolis, IN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Marty Merigold** (DUPR ID: 56EK4V) - Rating: 3.963, Location: Chicago, IL, US

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