# Match Record: 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - THU SR Men's Doubles Age: (70+75+80+) Skill: (3.5/3.0) (2026-01-22)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-05 05:28:41
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-01-22
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** 2026 Maui Pukaball Tournament @ Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch by PIG - THU SR Men's Doubles Age: (70+75+80+) Skill: (3.5/3.0)
- **Location:** Lahaina, HI (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-2479-napili-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 8-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 2.95)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Tom Balatti** (DUPR ID: 4LVY4V) - Rating: 2.560, Location: Los Banos, CA, US
- **Steven Soares** (DUPR ID: 99GPGR) - Rating: 2.467, Location: N/A

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Dan Schnaars** (DUPR ID: WXKKJY) - Rating: 3.033, Location: Lafayette, LA, US
- **Albert Apo** (DUPR ID: 8J5PLD) - Rating: 3.759, Location: Honolulu, HI, US

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