# Match Record: 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (19 To 49) (2026-01-25)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 09:22:32
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6471449909
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-25
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - Mens Singles Skill: (4.5 And Above) Age: (19 To 49)
- **Location:** Lahaina, HI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2479-napili-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-21
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Rick Kepler** (DUPR ID: V76277) - Rating: 4.720, Location: Aptos, CA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Alfonso Plata** (DUPR ID: 120MQ9) - Rating: 4.346, Location: Lahaina, HI, US

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