# Match Record: Apex Men's Thursday League (2026-03-19)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:53:13
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6188945411
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-19
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Apex Men's Thursday League
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.25)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Nathan Guffey** (DUPR ID: 2YPKMR) - Rating: 2.942, Location: N/A
- **Russ Pine** (DUPR ID: 8J2Q2M) - Rating: 3.202, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **James Cline** (DUPR ID: 16RGK8) - Rating: 3.494, Location: Belton, MO, US
- **James Downs** (DUPR ID: YGDRWG) - Rating: 3.372, Location: Kearney, MO, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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