# Match Record: DUPR 12 - MIDWEST REGIONAL SHOWDOWN The Dink Minor League Pickleball Hosted by InPickle Nation & Sponsored JustPaddles ~ PickleCon (2025-08-10)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-19 14:13:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7771725443
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-08-10
- **Estimated Play Time:** 12:45 AM
- **Event:** DUPR 12 - MIDWEST REGIONAL SHOWDOWN The Dink Minor League Pickleball Hosted by InPickle Nation & Sponsored JustPaddles ~ PickleCon
- **Location:** Kansas City Convention Center 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 22-24
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.23)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Michael Powell** (Player ID: 4VLQYG) - Rating: 3.004, Location: Kearney, MO, US
- **Greg Gillahan** (Player ID: 3LWKNZ) - Rating: 3.278, Location: Kearney, MO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Tae Kim** (Player ID: 4ZQGX6) - Rating: 3.195, Location: Tulsa, OK, US
- **Kody Sumter** (Player ID: NY2YZW) - Rating: 3.452, Location: Tulsa, OK, US

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