# Match Record: Springs Pickleball Winter Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any) (2026-02-21)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:09:28
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8210734452
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-21
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** Springs Pickleball Winter Classic - Mens Doubles Skill: (3.5) Age: (Any)
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6736-peak-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.64)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Howard Pflugh** (DUPR ID: J5Y25W) - Rating: 3.469, Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
- **Peter Munroe** (DUPR ID: 4VV6X2) - Rating: 3.588, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Brian Pickens** (DUPR ID: KX57V6) - Rating: 4.070, Location: N/A
- **David Cano** (DUPR ID: YGMLQD) - Rating: 3.451, Location: Peyton, CO, US

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