# Match Record: Week 8 Round 1 (2026-02-24)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 03:09:54
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-24
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Week 8 Round 1
- **Location:** True Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 1-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.02)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Sub Pickle** (DUPR ID: EL27RW) - Rating: 2.490, Location: Latham, NY, US
- **Kristen Kristel** (DUPR ID: 7N6QJ9) - Rating: 3.114, Location: Colonie, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jason  DiGianni** (DUPR ID: ZD4KDP) - Rating: 3.297, Location: Saratoga County, NY, US
- **Matt Mahoney** (DUPR ID: 2YQKD7) - Rating: 3.166, Location: Clifton Park, NY, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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