# Match Record: HOP Div 16 Mens (2026-02-28)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 03:19:26
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8373737068
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-02-28
- **Estimated Play Time:** 5:00 PM
- **Event:** HOP Div 16 Mens
- **Location:** Lynnwood, WA, USA 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-8
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 3.86)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Frank Sansosti** (DUPR ID: 3VRGW7) - Rating: 3.706, Location: Bothell, WA, US
- **Brian Walton** (DUPR ID: QPR99N) - Rating: 3.841, Location: Shoreline, WA, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Douglas Whaley** (DUPR ID: O6EW9W) - Rating: 3.894, Location: N/A
- **Lawrence Zhuwawu** (DUPR ID: P555MQ) - Rating: 4.013, Location: Redmond, WA, US

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