# Match Record: Wednesday Morning 50+ League - 50+ Wednesday Morning League 1/14-2/25 (2026-02-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-07 01:41:41
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-7875803703
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** Wednesday Morning 50+ League - 50+ Wednesday Morning League 1/14-2/25
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 19-21
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.67)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Thomas Knecht** (DUPR ID: RYDDWQ) - Rating: 3.700, Location: Carroll, OH, US
- **Gerry Bennett** (DUPR ID: 3OW5DP) - Rating: 3.704, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Scott Thielke** (DUPR ID: 5ENGOP) - Rating: 3.826, Location: New Albany, OH, US
- **Larry Branham** (DUPR ID: 3X5Z6X) - Rating: 3.465, Location: N/A

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