# Match Record: AOP Friday DUPR (3.500 to 3.981) at NRC - Week 5 - Round 1 Pool A (2024-12-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 11:58:20
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2024-12-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 10:15 AM
- **Event:** AOP Friday DUPR (3.500 to 3.981) at NRC - Week 5 - Round 1 Pool A
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Aaron Smith** (DUPR ID: 1RRMZN) - Rating: 3.793, Location: Kansas City, MO, US
- **Michael Downs** (DUPR ID: V7JQL5) - Rating: 3.600, Location: North Kansas City, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Danny Moran** (DUPR ID: JJYJ6W) - Rating: 3.711, Location: Kansas City, MO, US
- **Ben Leuty** (DUPR ID: 1RRMYM) - Rating: 3.576, Location: Overland Park, KS, US

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