# Match Record: Hudson Valley Pickleball's Snowball Slam - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (Any) (2026-01-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-04 23:15:49
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7505211771
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Hudson Valley Pickleball's Snowball Slam - Mens Singles Skill: (3.5 And Above) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-5269-hagantown-park-pickleball-courts)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 7-15
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.58)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Christopher Longwell** (DUPR ID: Z90WLP) - Rating: 3.917, Location: Monroe, NY, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael Sarpa** (DUPR ID: 4Z76MG) - Rating: 3.247, Location: Berlin, CT, US

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