# Match Record: Paddle Battle Tournament for NEMS Habitat for Humanity 2026 - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (12 And Above) (2026-03-20)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 08:22:30
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6873968010
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-20
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** Paddle Battle Tournament for NEMS Habitat for Humanity 2026 - Mens Singles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (12 And Above)
- **Location:** Tupelo, MS (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1905-old-mill-town-park)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Samuel Butler** (DUPR ID: YXXRN4) - Rating: 4.295, Location: Eupora, MS, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **John Formsma** (DUPR ID: ZD9M7M) - Rating: 3.857, Location: New Albany, MS, US

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