# Match Record: Pool B - Men's DUPR 18 (v4) (2026-02-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 10:06:22
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Pool B - Men's DUPR 18 (v4)
- **Location:** Paddle Up Pickleball Club 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 18-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.53)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **John Hoefert** (DUPR ID: 125G57) - Rating: 4.643, Location: Godfrey, IL, US
- **Marcus Dinora** (DUPR ID: 1RQYJE) - Rating: 4.345, Location: Caseyville, IL, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **John Paden** (DUPR ID: 7D9DK0) - Rating: 4.531, Location: St. Peters, MO, US
- **Preston Behlmann** (DUPR ID: GG6WOV) - Rating: 4.588, Location: Ballwin, MO, US

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