# Match Record: Battle of the Paddles - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-03-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 05:21:46
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-6977945227
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Battle of the Paddles - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Brandon, MB (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-3471-pembroke-pentecostal-tabernacle)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 13-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.93)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Andrew Janz** (DUPR ID: 17P7D5) - Rating: 4.043, Location: Rivers, MB, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Sean Bend** (DUPR ID: KXN777) - Rating: 3.823, Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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