# Match Record: PPCM Spring '26- week 1 (2026-03-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 03:36:45
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7196949799
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** PPCM Spring '26- week 1
- **Location:** PickleX 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-9
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.14)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Sam Kessler** (DUPR ID: ZN79KP) - Rating: 4.431, Location: Hopkins, MN, US
- **Joe Marshall** (DUPR ID: 7DXQM9) - Rating: 4.048, Location: MN, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Ben Elling** (DUPR ID: 1R75GD) - Rating: 4.236, Location: Lakeville, MN, US
- **Bill Blegen** (DUPR ID: 8GZO0M) - Rating: 3.843, Location: Shorewood, MN, US

## Match Prep & Paddle Recommendations
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- **Beginner & Budget**: [View Beginner Paddles](https://pickleballcentral.com/paddles/beginner-pickleball-paddles/?oid=1&affid=7919348) - High-value paddle setups to get started.