# Match Record: HOPA 2026 Season League 3.5 + - Session 1, Sun May 31 (2026-05-31)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-08 08:08:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6898097783
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-31
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** HOPA 2026 Season League 3.5 + - Session 1, Sun May 31
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.13)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Larry Prine** (DUPR ID: Q5N950) - Rating: 3.828, Location: Bethel, OH, US
- **James Evans** (DUPR ID: 7NGQ49) - Rating: 4.128, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Jake Spruell** (DUPR ID: 3O5RYW) - Rating: 4.346, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US
- **Jeff Truitt** (DUPR ID: 84XEPM) - Rating: 4.222, Location: Hillsboro, OH, US

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