We're back for a new day of Tournament play. First up...
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Watermelon v. A. Charlton. The blue cue takes the first series today, playing 10-ball. Game 1 started a bit slowly in these cold conditions, with Pearl's Watermelon rattling a number of shots out. Golden's Charlton settled in and eventually found a five-ball run-out for the win and a 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Charlton dominated in game 2, and while the Surfers' Watermelon came close on a 4-10 kick combination try, it was a pair of four-ball runs, capped by a 7-10 combination to the top right, that set Charlton with the win and the series at 2-0. Charlton again held a majority of possession in game 3, including a four-ball run late, but she chipped her shot on the 10 wide of the bottom right, and Watermelon made a tap-in for her only win. Charlton won the series 2-1, and she'll head to Whitewater to face the Shores' Shaggy in the second round.
FedEx Arena, Eastside: Chelsea v. Josie. The red cue is set for the second series in Accuracy, between a veteran and a rookie. Eastside's Chelsea did well for most of the game, but when she started missing, she couldn't break the habit. Oceanside's Josie held the lead for the entire second half, winning 2-4 for a 1-0 series lead. The Waves' Josie stayed nearly perfect in game 2, missing on the second-to-last ball. This gave the Sharks' Chelsea hope of forcing overtime, but Josie squashed that by banking the final ball to the bottom side to win 1-2, clinching the series at 2-0. Josie and Chelsea struggled at the start of game 3, but they settled in and went to overtime, where Chelsea wasted a chance to beat Josie, and then lost on the next turn 2-3. Josie swept the series 3-0 to move into the second round.
Nissan Hall, Infinity: Shelley v. Lexi Woode. The silver cue steps in for this 9-ball series. Infinity's Shelley made the 4 on the break in game 1, then took the 1 and cut the 2-9 combination to the top right for a three-ball run-out and the win, taking a quick 1-0 series lead over Harrison's Lexi, who never saw the table. The Specters' Lexi answered with a massive performance in game 2, taking a three-ball run early on and a four-ball run-out at the end to get the win. The Torpedoes' Shelley tried to hold Lexi off, but to no avail, as the series is now tied at 1. Lexi took a controlling stake in game 3 as well, with a four-ball run on her second turn and then a failed attempt at the 7 that caromed the 9 into the bottom right to defeat Shelley in the game and 2-1 in the series. Lexi's comeback effort puts her through to the second round.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Ms. Puppy v. Nicole. Two veterans battle it out in 8-ball with the blue cue. Modernistic's Ms. Puppy got onto the 8 in game 1 before a scratch set her back, and two turns later, Lighton's Nicole made a six-ball run-out to come from behind for the win. Nicole leads the series 1-0. The Union's Ms. Puppy made sure to complete the job in game 2, as the Prestige's Nicole didn't make a ball on either of her two turns. Ms. Puppy began with a five-ball run, and capped her win on a three-ball run-out, tying the series at 1 with the quick effort. Ms. Puppy had the first run in game 3, but a five-ball run by Nicole made things a lot tighter. Both players had short runs after that, but it was Nicole coming up with the 8 on her second try to take the win. Nicole won the series 2-1, and will travel to a Southwestern rival in the second round as she faces Victoria Spurs sophomore Wario.
Coca-Cola Field Exhibition Center, Boston: Ice Cream v. Cowzart. The silver cue is back in action for some 15-ball. Boston's Ice Cream kept pace in game 1 early on, but Westside's Cowzart was more consistent late in the game, snagging the win late by making five of the last six balls. Cowzart takes a 1-0 series lead. The Rockers' Cowzart had a clear super-majority in possession in game 2, with a pair of four-ball runs and a three-ball run from the break, but he left the last two balls for the Swifts' Ice Cream. The host took care of them both, getting the win to tie the series at 1. Cowzart still seemed to be buzzing in game 3, but he took more unnecessary risks and a lot of scratches, allowing Ice Cream to remain competitive. At the end, Ice Cream made the final two balls again for the win, taking the series 2-1 to get to the second round.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Vincent Sullivan v. Twinkie III. The blue cue returns for another 8-ball series in this one. Whitewater's Twinkie III struck first in game 1, but she had to retreat to a defensive position after a good rally by Viewpoint Sound's Vincent, who got onto the 8 but couldn't pot it before Twinkie III picked it off at the end. Twinkie III leads the series 1-0. The Meteors' Vincent took a stronger attack early in game 2, building up with a nice run. The Shores' Twinkie III was not happy with this, defending against Vincent and casually chipping her way toward the 8, which she took to cap a three-ball run-out for the win, which then clinched the series at 2-0. Vincent had a five-ball run pushing his offense in game 3, but it was again not enough, as a more balanced effort from Twinkie III would be the winning one. Twinkie III took the series in a 3-0 sweep, and she will face Victoria Spurs newcomer Strawberry on the road in the second round.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Kayla v. Diddley. The blue cue stays in action for this 9-ball series between veterans. Royal's Kayla pulled off a fantastic effort in game 1, getting a nice three-ball run early on and adding plenty of offense straight up to the end, where she beat Maplewood's Diddley with the last pair of shots. Kayla holds a 1-0 series lead. The Crowns' Kayla didn't have as strong an offense in game 2, allowing the Lumberjacks' Diddley a few more shots, but the game had an overall chippy vibe, with neither player finding a good run. Kayla had the fortune to be the one making the 9 in the end, good for the win and a 2-0 lead in the series. Kayla seemed to have a grip on game 3, but she missed on the 7, and Diddley took over with a three-ball run-out from there, getting his only win. Kayla won the series 2-1 to advance to the second round.
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Jason N. v. Lionel. The red cue takes its turn in 9-ball today in a match between a rookie and a veteran. Commerce's Lionel made mincemeat of the Swordpoint rookie Jason in game 1, taking a four-ball run, a three-ball run, and a tap-in on the 9 when Jason couldn't bank it. Lionel leads the series 1-0 with the commanding win. The Blades' Jason stepped up his game in game 2, making a four-ball run-out after the Tradewinds' Lionel had an imposing but not very successful break turn. Jason cut the 5-9 combination to the top right to get the win, tying the series at 1. Jason kept himself as a threat in game 3, and when Lionel missed on the 4, Jason keyed a three-ball run-out, ending by double-potting the 5 and 9 combination in the bottom left. Jason's persistence despite a bad start to the series helped him win the series 2-1, heading to the second round.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Daisy v. Shiny. The blue cue returns to action again, this time administering a 7-ball series. Modernistic's Daisy never let Web City's Shiny get to the table in game 1, making a four-ball run-out with two balls on the break and a 3-7 combination to the bottom left to give herself a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Shiny charged back with a four-ball run on her first turn in game 2, but the Union's Daisy took two of the last three balls in response. Daisy left the 7 standing, and Shiny struck it into the bottom left for the win from distance, tying the series at 1. Neither played pulled off a big run in game 3, but it came down to near-misses in the end, as Daisy had one on the 6 and Shiny had the other on the 7. Daisy tapped the 7 in to take the series 2-1, moving to the second round in the process.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Ted v. Hannah. Two sophomores engage in another 9-ball series, this one with the blue cue. Web City's Ted controlled the pace of game 1, but Queens' Hannah frustrated him enough late to sneak the 9 into the top right on a deflected shot, good to put her ahead 1-0 in the series. The Flames' Hannah had a better start in game 2, but the Spiders' Ted brought that to a crashing halt, smashing the 2 into the top right and deflecting a 6-9 combination into the bottom right to get the win, bringing the series to an even 1-1 tie. Game 3 proved to be as even as the combined two games before, with Hannah finally breaking through in the end after Ted couldn't quite piece together a late run. Hannah's strong finish gave her a 2-1 series win, sending her to the second round.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Pounce v. Mr. Snowman. The blue cue stays up for this series of Rotation between veterans. Infinity's Mr. Snowman built up a big lead early in game 1, and Southern's Pounce never managed to get his shot under control. Mr. Snowman eventually cranked the 9 into the top left to win 8-1 for a 1-0 series lead. The Torpedoes' Mr. Snowman had to fight a bit more with the Monarchs' Pounce at the start of game 2, but Mr. Snowman settled the battle with a six-ball run-out soon after, winning 8-2 this time as he clinched the series at 2-0. Game 3 took a lot longer, with no urgency on either side. Mr. Snowman eventually broke out for the win again, and a three-ball run-out at the end helped him beat Pounce 8-3. Mr. Snowman swept the series 3-0 as he advances to the second round.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Lionel v. Kyle. A tough veteran meets a solid returning veteran in Rotation with the silver cue for today's last series. Queens' Kyle jumped out to an early lead in game 1, but Commerce's Lionel got to the brink of victory before Kyle broke out of a mid-game slump. Kyle chipped away at the deficit and eventually won 8-7, taking a 1-0 series lead as well. The Tradewinds' Lionel busted out a three-ball run to affirm his lead in game 2 after a good start that left the Flames' Kyle frustrated. Lionel made sure to secure things, making two balls on his last turn to win 8-1, tying the series at 1. Lionel and Kyle engaged in an epic game 3 battle, going back and forth until Lionel pulled away to the 8-5 win in the end. Lionel took the series 2-1, earning his spot in the second round.
That's all for Tournament play today. We will guarantee one more day this week, tomorrow, and then Wednesday is a guaranteed off-day, potentially for Elite cricket as well.
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