# Match Record: Grudge Match - Competitive Play (2026-02-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 10:14:01
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7100707591
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Grudge Match - Competitive Play
- **Location:** Anheuser-Busch Sports Park, Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 6-11, 11-7, 4-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Aaron Lacey** (DUPR ID: 8MEXP3) - Rating: 4.613, Location: Lancaster, OH, US
- **Kaid Brown** (DUPR ID: 17XYP0) - Rating: 4.919, Location: Zanesville, OH, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Riley Ruland** (DUPR ID: 7D49J0) - Rating: 4.917, Location: Columbus, OH, US
- **Gabby Simpson** (DUPR ID: QPJVW4) - Rating: 4.794, Location: Hilliard, OH, US

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