# Match Record: Week 1 (2026-02-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:12:24
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6967492379
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** Week 1
- **Location:** Epic Pickleball Club - Highlands Ranch  
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.04)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Brandon McAlees** (DUPR ID: 2QOW5R) - Rating: 4.207, Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, US
- **David Jaffe** (DUPR ID: 8KD0GK) - Rating: 3.914, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Robert Shaw** (DUPR ID: KDNJWK) - Rating: 3.665, Location: N/A
- **David A Blanco** (DUPR ID: V77MDE) - Rating: 4.377, Location: Castle Pines, CO, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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