# Match Record: The Virginian Spring Indoor Championships - 04. Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (50 And Above) (2026-04-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 16:16:00
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7582367773
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-04-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 2:15 AM
- **Event:** The Virginian Spring Indoor Championships - 04. Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0 And Above) Age: (50 And Above)
- **Location:** Bristol, VA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6469-st-francis-xavier-secondary-school)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 9-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.01)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Brian Burgess** (DUPR ID: RYR4KD) - Rating: 4.092, Location: Johnson City, TN, US
- **Stephen S Pruitt** (DUPR ID: 3ZXXVP) - Rating: 4.181, Location: Pounding Mill, VA, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brad Strong** (DUPR ID: 3LKG7J) - Rating: 4.005, Location: Bristol, TN, US
- **Bobby Godsey** (DUPR ID: 179YMM) - Rating: 3.760, Location: Bristol, TN, US

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