# Match Record: CFIL Advanced Porters Neck @ Waterford (2026-03-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-09 00:21:42
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8520497429
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-03-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 6:15 AM
- **Event:** CFIL Advanced Porters Neck @ Waterford
- **Location:** Leland, NC 28451, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4904-pickleland)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-7
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.10)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Claude Arnold** (DUPR ID: 3OG442) - Rating: 4.306, Location: Wilmington, NC, US
- **David Meadows** (DUPR ID: 1R7EXN) - Rating: 4.218, Location: Wilmington, NC, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Thomas John Morton** (DUPR ID: DW05YY) - Rating: 4.003, Location: Leland, NC, US
- **Shawn Mcelroy** (DUPR ID: 162W2K) - Rating: 3.892, Location: Leland, NC, US

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