# Match Record: PPCM week 8 (2026-03-03)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 02:42:27
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6180997170
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-03
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** PPCM week 8
- **Location:** PickleX 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 10-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.45)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rick Gale** (DUPR ID: ZN6N6Q) - Rating: 3.339, Location: Minneapolis, MN, US
- **John Elling** (DUPR ID: XOPWE5) - Rating: 3.284, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jack Gale** (DUPR ID: 16YRVG) - Rating: 3.330, Location: Plymouth, MN, US
- **Bill Blegen** (DUPR ID: 8GZO0M) - Rating: 3.856, Location: Shorewood, MN, US

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