# Match Record: February Pickle Point Tournament - Mens Singles Skill 4.0+: (4.0+) Age: (Any) (2026-02-27)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 06:14:14
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7169812113
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-27
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** February Pickle Point Tournament - Mens Singles Skill 4.0+: (4.0+) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Lethbridge, AB 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-11, 11-3, 1-11
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.81)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Gerard Dower** (DUPR ID: 9P494R) - Rating: 4.795, Location: Lethbridge, AB, CA

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Julian Sanchez** (DUPR ID: Q5JNKR) - Rating: 4.834, Location: Lethbridge, AB, CA

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