# Match Record: PIP Spring 26 Elite Men Alpine Hills hosts PV Town Center (2026-03-04)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 07:48:09
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-04
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** PIP Spring 26 Elite Men Alpine Hills hosts PV Town Center
- **Location:** Alpine Hills 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.13)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rob Mathews** (DUPR ID: 8WPRM1) - Rating: 3.845, Location: Menlo Park, CA, US
- **Andy Chase** (DUPR ID: V4X2G6) - Rating: 4.202, Location: Portola Valley, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Mark Mitchell** (DUPR ID: JZQKVW) - Rating: 4.398, Location: N/A
- **Tom Kippola** (DUPR ID: 8JQLWM) - Rating: 4.055, Location: Portola Valley, CA, US

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