# Match Record: Hudson Valley Pickleball's Snowball Slam - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-01-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 23:15:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6916981295
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Hudson Valley Pickleball's Snowball Slam - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5269-hagantown-park-pickleball-courts)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 15-12
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.83)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Justin Fricker** (DUPR ID: X259P7) - Rating: 3.744, Location: Hopewell Junction, NY, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Christopher Longwell** (DUPR ID: Z90WLP) - Rating: 3.917, Location: Monroe, NY, US

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