We're back with pool today, beginning with...
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Fuchsia. The silver cue will lead today off with a 10-ball series. Midland's Fuchsia had an easy majority of offense in game 1, making multiple short runs and picking up the 10 from ball-in-hand after Whitewater's Katharine scratched while potting the 9. Fuchsia leads the series 1-0. Scratches featured heavily early in game 2, but the Predators' Fuchsia locked in her shot on a four-ball run-out at the end to top the Shores' Katharine again. Fuchsia's win sealed the series at 2-0. Fuchsia wouldn't see much of the ball in game 3, as Katharine buckled down and avoided the sweep, winning on a firm six-ball run-out. Fuchsia took the series 2-1 and will visit Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette in the second round.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Gal v. Cassie. The red cue is next up for this 8-ball series. North Modernistic's Gal began with a five-ball run cut short by a scratch, but it was enough of a lead to never feel threatened by Royal's Cassie. Gal coasted to a win and 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Gal scratched on the break of game 2, which led to a very unsuccessful game for the host. The Crowns' Cassie needed just a pair of four-ball runs to easily earn the shutout win, tying the series at 1. Game 3 saw the players maintain fairly even performances. Gal faltered with a tricky play on her last ball, which failed. Cassie then made the last two shots for the win and a 2-1 series win that puts her into the second round on the road against the Boston Swifts' Sweetheart.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: Sprinkles v. Kayla. The silver cue is back now for a 15-ball set between veterans. Royal's Kayla needed just a single shot in game 1, sending the 1-3-15 combination into a crowd, where the 15 deflected and spun into the bottom right. Kayla leads 1-0 in the series over Capital City's Sprinkles. The Crowns' Kayla became a bit scratch-happy in game 2 before finding a four-ball run that ended with a double-pot at the top right. The Sharpshooters' Sprinkles then broke out the knife, cutting her way to a five-ball run-out for the win to tie the series at 1. Game 3 came down to the end with neither player separating themselves that well. Kayla missed a shot on the 15 by a hair, and Sprinkles put it away at the bottom right for the win. Sprinkles advances to the second round on a 2-1 series win.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Twinkie III v. Stealth. We're back where we started the day, this time with the blue cue in hand for 7-ball. Game 1 took a bit more time than expected, as neither player was very precise. Swordpoint's Stealth did have one nice shot, but many turns later, Whitewater's Twinkie III potted the last two balls for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Blades' Stealth had a three-ball run early in game 2, but he missed a couple of late, short cuts. The Shores' Twinkie III was no better, leaving the 7 at the bottom left, where Stealth cleaned it up for the win to tie the series at 1. Twinkie III looked in control in game 3, posting a six-ball run but leaving the 7 in prime position for Stealth to strike it in. Stealth converted, winning the series 2-1 with the pivotal shot. Stealth will visit the Todavía Stills' Sierra in the second round.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Quincy v. Puff III. A minor rivalry series is set for 10-ball with the silver cue before the break. Everton's Puff III began with a four-ball run, but she scratched on her next turn in game 1, and the Knights' Quincy deftly touched a four-ball run-out for the win. Quincy is ahead 1-0 in the series. The Knights' Quincy turned the offense on high with a three-ball run early and a four-ball run-out at the end. He took his chances with thin cuts on the 8 to the top side and 10 to the bottom left, but it paid off as he clinched the series at 2-0 over the Eagles' Puff III. Quincy didn't enjoy much luck in game 3, as Puff III used a three-ball run and then a huge seven-ball run-out to claim the win, avoiding the sweep. Quincy's 2-1 series win carries him to a second round series versus Steven of the Atlantic Pirates.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Isabella v. Chimpy. A young player meets a tricky foe in 12-ball with the silver cue. Westside's Chimpy struck at the sides fairly quickly in game 1, but he wasn't able to get position for his last ball. Atlantic's Isabella responded with a few positioning shots before taking the win and a 1-0 series lead. The Pirates' Isabella again played well throughout game 2, but she fell victim to a brilliant defensive play by the Rockers' Chimpy near the end. Isabella missed the kick on her last ball, and Chimpy tapped the 2 to the top side for the win, tying the series at 1. Chimpy had a hot start in game 3, putting Isabella into a defensive shape for most of the game. Chimpy eventually broke the defense for the win, taking the series at 2-1 to move into the second round.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Quincy v. Pauline. Sophomores are set to clash in 13-ball with the silver cue. Terrace City's Quincy had no luck for positioning late in game 1, allowing Capital City's Pauline to slowly but surely build her way to a win for the 1-0 series lead. Both players came close at the end of game 2, with the Sharpshooters' Pauline playing strong defense at the bottom left. This defense rattled the Knights' Quincy, who missed the shot when it was open, allowing Pauline to make the last two balls for the win. Pauline secured the series at 2-0. Pauline cracked a five-ball run from the break even as she spotted a ball for Quincy. Pauline went unchallenged at the end, earning a 3-0 series sweep to put herself in round two.
FedEx Arena, Eastside: Gizmo v. Starlight. A pair of aggressive club-mates meet as the silver cue is up for 8-ball. Pacific's Starlight had an early four-ball run in game 1, and she got down to the 8 after Eastside's Gizmo put together a six-ball run, but Starlight missed on the 8. Gizmo cleaned it up, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Sharks' Gizmo wasn't able to find a wonder run in game 2 after struggling early, while the Volcanoes' Starlight notched a three-ball run-out for the win. The series heads to decisive game, tied at 1. Game 3 saw Starlight struggle with command, but she was let off the hook as Gizmo couldn't string a run together either. Starlight made the last two shots for the win and 2-1 series win, advancing to the second round.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Dustin v. Leandra. The red cue cycles in again for a 7-ball series. Tysini's Leandra needed just one turn, making the 1 to the bottom side and 6 to the top right on a double pot, then converting a 3-7 combination to the bottom right two shots later for the game 1 win to take a 1-0 series lead over Central's Dustin. The Hummingbirds' Leandra scratched on the game 2 break, allowing the Warriors' Dustin to post a three-ball run. Leandra then fired back on a four-ball run-out for the win, sealing the series at 2-0 with the dominant stretch. Dustin finally enjoyed possession in game 3, making a five-ball run, but he scratched on the 7. Leandra took it from ball-in-hand, sweeping the series 3-0 as she flies to the second round.
AT&T Hall, Oceanside: Josie v. Hughbert. Outcast club-mates clash in another 7-ball series, this one with the blue cue. Oceanside's Josie posted a three-ball run before a scratch, then watched Infinity's Hughbert make a three-ball run while narrowly missing the 7. Josie picked up the 7 for the win, taking a close win for a 1-0 series lead. The Waves' Josie came close in a slower game 2, just missing the 5-7 combination at the bottom side. The Torpedoes' Hughbert deflected his shot off the 5 to bump the 7 down, taking the win and tying the series at 1. Hughbert never let Josie see the table in game 3, making a pair on the break and running the table from there for the win and 2-1 series win. Hughbert will travel to Atlantic to meet the Pirates' Jason N. in round two.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Goldy v. Shawn. Captains do battle with the red cue in a 9-ball series. Everton's Goldy enjoyed a majority share of possession in game 1 while Midland's Shawn struggled to find his shot. Goldy finished the win on a four-ball run-out, pulling ahead 1-0 in the series with confidence. The Eagles' Goldy didn't dominate possession in game 2, opting for shorter and choppier turns. The Predators' Shawn was struggling again until a lucky bounce drained the 8 at the bottom side. He made the 9 at the top side and snagged the win, tying the series at 1. Shawn left the 9 near the bottom left on the break of game 3, leading to both players taking swipes in that direction. The game made it to full-length, with Shawn finishing what he started on a three-ball run-out for the win and 2-1 series win. Shawn is off to the second round.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: Lorde v. Americus. The red cue stays on for this set of 7-ball games. Capital City's Lorde made a ball on the break and another one in the late-game, but she missed the 7 at the bottom right, and Midland's Americus came up clutch to win game 1 for the 1-0 series lead. The Sharpshooters' Lorde had two chances on the 7 late in game 2 after making a three-ball run, but both went to the wayside. The Predators' Americus eventually poked it down for the win, securing the series at 2-0 in her favor. Americus played brilliantly in game 3, making a four-ball run before playing just enough defense to catch Lorde on missed contact. Americus wrapped it up with a three-ball run-out for the 3-0 series sweep that puts her in the second round.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Caitlin v. Puff I. Representatives of the biggest cities meet in Accuracy with the silver cue. Southridge's Caitlin led for most of game 1, but a couple of late misses pushed the game to overtime. Caitlin tried to soft-break in overtime, but Modernistic's Puff I blasted the cluster and got the ball she needed for the 3-4 win and 1-0 series lead. The Defenders' Caitlin held on for a bit in game 2 before completely unraveling at the end. The last ball gave the Union's Puff I some trouble as she only won 3-6, but that still worked to clinch the series at 2-0. Game 3 was a complete turnaround for both players, who stayed perfect until Caitlin missed on the second-to-last ball. Puff I won the game 0-1 and took the series in a 3-0 sweep to get to the second round.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Dusty v. Sparkles. An all-Pilots series is today's finale, playing 7-ball with the blue cue. Neither player really did well in game 1, although Sparkles looked better at first. It didn't matter when Dusty made the last two balls to claim the win and 1-0 lead in the series. Sparkles again had a little more offense in game 2, and even took a look at the 7 to the top side, but she sent it wide, and Dusty tapped it in for the win. Dusty clinched the series at 2-0. Dusty put the cherry on top of her sweep in game 3, rattling the 7 off the break to the bottom left to knock out Sparkles. Dusty hosts the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani in the second round.
That's all for today. Select ends its regular season within the next couple of hours.
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