# Match Record: May 2026 Early Morning #12 - Round 1 - Group 3 (2026-05-29)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 11:19:12
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-8530510332
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-29
- **Estimated Play Time:** 1:00 PM
- **Event:** May 2026 Early Morning #12 - Round 1 - Group 3
- **Location:** 100 S 600 W, Vernal, UT 84078 (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-4123-independence-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 11-5
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average DUPR: 3.36)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Matthew Long** (DUPR ID: RXELMZ) - Rating: 3.426, Location: Vernal, UT, US
- **Tj Hiatt** (DUPR ID: 12N698) - Rating: 3.570, Location: Vernal, UT, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **JASON BLANKENAGEL** (DUPR ID: Z40DPL) - Rating: 2.549, Location: Vernal, UT, US
- **Jason Law** (DUPR ID: 8WL6Y3) - Rating: 3.892, Location: Vernal, UT, US

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