# Match Record: 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - FRIDAY Men's Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age: (40+) (2026-01-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:20:02
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6286600308
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - FRIDAY Men's Doubles Skill: (4.5+) Age: (40+)
- **Location:** Lahaina, HI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2479-napili-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-2
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.63)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Troy Buckland** (DUPR ID: V75N06) - Rating: 4.865, Location: Honolulu, HI, US
- **Michael Akiu** (DUPR ID: 67EEEE) - Rating: 4.754, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Brett Lickle** (DUPR ID: 8D9P4L) - Rating: 4.187, Location: Kula, HI, US
- **Rick Kepler** (DUPR ID: V76277) - Rating: 4.724, Location: Aptos, CA, US

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