# Match Record: PPA Tour: Carvana PPA Masters Powered by Invited - Junior Girls Doubles U18 (2026-01-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 20:29:44
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** PPA Tour: Carvana PPA Masters Powered by Invited - Junior Girls Doubles U18
- **Location:** Rancho Mirage, CA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1621-del-webb-rancho-mirage)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-10
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.50)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Alexa Smith** (DUPR ID: RZ2YOD) - Rating: 4.417, Location: Dunn, NC, US
- **Ariana Ajani** (DUPR ID: VX4NOP) - Rating: 4.779, Location: Northbrook, IL, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Scout Johnson** (DUPR ID: 4LL2GG) - Rating: 4.286, Location: Naples, FL, US
- **Caroline Maguire** (DUPR ID: GGO2GM) - Rating: 4.526, Location: Overland Park, KS, US

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