# Match Record: First Night 2026 - Pickleheads Popcorn - Round 2 Game 1 (2026-02-17)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 02:32:21
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-17
- **Estimated Play Time:** 11:30 PM
- **Event:** First Night 2026 - Pickleheads Popcorn - Round 2 Game 1
- **Location:** Olive Chapel Swim and Tennis Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.96)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Mike Miller** (DUPR ID: P5D4OZ) - Rating: 2.802, Location: Apex, NC, US
- **Jake Kalencik** (DUPR ID: 4ZVORM) - Rating: 3.482, Location: Apex, NC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Scott Bell** (DUPR ID: O674ZP) - Rating: 3.154, Location: Apex, NC, US
- **Andrew  Fleming** (DUPR ID: 760OV4) - Rating: 2.418, Location: Wake County, NC, US

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