# Match Record: 2026 Spring Men’s 7.25-8.5 Combined  (2026-06-02)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 11:28:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7148304809
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-06-02
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** 2026 Spring Men’s 7.25-8.5 Combined 
- **Location:** Rochester Athletic Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-7, 2-11, 5-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.08)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gary Jones** (DUPR ID: YG59QK) - Rating: 3.950, Location: Rochester, MN, US
- **Guy Paradise** (DUPR ID: 0Y9QGG) - Rating: 4.022, Location: Rochester, MN, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brian Cherrier** (DUPR ID: MYE46P) - Rating: 4.516, Location: Preston, MN, US
- **Laura Lee** (DUPR ID: XJKZ64) - Rating: 3.817, Location: Pine Island, MN, US

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