# Match Record: WRPA Spring 2026 - Advanced 3.5-4.0 - Session 8, Tue Apr 14 (2026-04-14)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:28:36
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6390323287
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-14
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** WRPA Spring 2026 - Advanced 3.5-4.0 - Session 8, Tue Apr 14
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 14-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.80)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Daniel L Dove** (DUPR ID: 99GNXR) - Rating: 3.817, Location: Byron, GA, US
- **Shane Whitford** (DUPR ID: DWVJVX) - Rating: 3.654, Location: Warner Robins, GA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Eric Johnson** (DUPR ID: DNLMP4) - Rating: 3.879, Location: Fort Valley, GA, US
- **Roman Jones** (DUPR ID: 0QZZRN) - Rating: 3.856, Location: Perry, GA, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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