We end the second week of round two with a standard day on a condensed schedule. First up...
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Bryant v. Delila. The blue cue kicks off the day with some 10-ball. Atlantic's Delila suffered an illegally potted ball early in game 1, and that opened the door for Maplewood's Bryant to take possession and put the 5-10 bank combination in the bottom right two shots later. Bryant's firm finish gave him a 1-0 series lead. The Pirates' Delila looked poised for a big finish in game 2, but ended up with a five-ball run and a rattled 10 at the top left. The Lumberjacks' Bryant tapped it in for a cheap win to seal the series at 2-0. Delila took possession in an even game 3 after Bryant made a ball illegally. Delila then immediately scratched on the next shot, and Bryant made the final pair for the win and 3-0 series sweep that puts him in a hosting position in the third round.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Nightfur v. Yekaterina. Continuing along, the blue cue stays up for 8-ball. Royal's Nightfur had a good start to game 1, but she briefly appeared to face danger on a six-ball run from Yekaterina. Nightfur stayed calm, earning the win with a three-ball run-out on the next turn to go ahead 1-0 in the series. The Spurs' Yekaterina found a little early offense in game 2, but couldn't sustain the attack later. The Crowns' Nightfur roared all the way back on an eight-ball run-out, finishing the win by banking the 8 to the top side to clinch the series at 2-0. Nightfur just didn't have enough left for game 3, allowing Yekaterina to hang around at first and then convert a five-ball run-out to end it. Nightfur's 2-1 series win places her in a hosting position in round three.
Coca-Cola Field Exhibition Center, Boston: Puff II v. Beth. Another blue cue series in the Southeast sees 15-ball being played. Boston's Puff II couldn't seem to get a grip on the offense in game 1, allowing Pearl's Beth to dictate the pace. Beth did so well and was rewarded with a win after a strong majority of the play, going ahead 1-0 in the series. Game 2 was a much faster battle between the players, even at first and then wide open. The Swifts' Puff II had a three-ball run, which the Surfers' Beth answered with a five-ball run-out for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Beth struggled to keep her offense going in game 3, fading as the game progressed. Puff II capitalized on the weakness to get her lone win of Beth's 2-1 series win, which will see Beth return home for the third round.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Fuchsia v. Bright. The blue cue goes once again, this time in Rotation. Midland's Fuchsia came out swinging in game 1, establishing a nice lead that Pearl's Bright erased with a four-ball run. Bright then won 8-5 two turns later with a three-ball run-out after some struggles in the late-game. Bright leads the series 1-0. The Surfers' Bright tried his hand at the early lead in game 2, and it suited him well. The Predators' Fuchsia tried to challenge but scratched twice, and Bright cruised to the 8-4 win to secure the series at 2-0. Bright again pulled ahead in game 3, making the 3 to the top side and 15 to the bottom right on an impressive double-pot. He slipped a little later on, but closed out the 8-5 win over Fuchsia to earn a 3-0 series sweep. Bright will visit Vincent of the Tysini Hummingbirds in the third round.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Sparkles v. Paps. The Southeast tour continues with 13-ball and the red cue. Golden's Sparkles took solids early in game 1 and then used a little defense to stall Tysini's Paps after his three-ball run. Sparkles got the better of Paps at the end with a pair of well-taken shots for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Sparkles made one of each suit on the game 2 break, and decided to stick with solids. The Hummingbirds' Paps pressured with a four-ball run on his next turn, but Sparkles unleashed a five-ball run-out after that to snag the win, sealing the series at 2-0. Paps started well in game 3, but he failed to find any possession with two balls left on the table. Sparkles took her time before striking for a three-ball run-out to earn the win. A 3-0 series sweep propels Sparkles to a third-round series at home against the Lighton Prestige's Nicole.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Mams v. Rosalina. We're back to Rotation with the blue cue for this series. Southern's Mams built a nice lead with some lucky bounces in game 1, while Whitewater's Rosalina struggled to get anything to go her way. Mams eventually finished with an 8-1 win to take the 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Rosalina led for part of game 2, but she wasn't able to make it stand at the end. The Monarchs' Mams rallied back to tie it, and when Rosalina miscued, Mams made the final pair for an 8-6 win to secure the series at 2-0. Mams gained the lead early in game 3 again, but by the end she was grappling with Rosalina for control. Rosalina prevailed, avoiding the sweep with an 8-7 win. Mams settled for a 2-1 series win that takes her to the third round.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Nibbles v. Melissa. Inexperienced players clash in 7-ball with the silver cue. Terrace City's Melissa missed contact on her first turn, leading to Viewpoint Sound's Nibbles posting a five-ball run, but Melissa took over for the last pair to snag the win. Melissa leads the series 1-0. The Knights' Melissa scratched on the break of game 2, and struggled throughout the game until she made the final pair of shots. The Meteors' Nibbles had his chances to compete and wasted them, allowing Melissa to clinch the series at 2-0. In game 3, it was a choppy battle between the players. Nibbles missed on the 7, his cut to the bottom right going wide and leaving it for Melissa to pot for the win and 3-0 series sweep. Melissa will play in round three after her first kill, making Nibbles the second player ousted from competition.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Chicky Phil v. Kirstin. Northeastern rivals tangle in 10-ball with the red cue. Web City's Chicky Phil started a little slow in game 1, but Everton's Kirstin didn't do anything about it. Chicky Phil then ripped a nine-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Chicky Phil collected scattered offense early in game 2, but he lost control at the end. The Eagles' Kirstin made the last three balls over two turns for the win to tie the series at 1. Chicky Phil posted a wild three-ball run late in game 3, but he came up short on the 9. Kirstin took over and made the final pair, wrangling away the 2-1 series win in the process. Kirstin will be a visitor again in the third round.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Strawberry v. Gal. The red cue stays on for a series of Rotation. Victoria's Strawberry brought the crowd to life by making four balls on the break. Game 1 was even from that point, with Strawberry winning 8-4 over North Modernistic's Gal to give the host a 1-0 series lead. The Spurs' Strawberry got wild on a seven-ball run to open game 2, once again exciting the home fans. The Nighthawks' Gal chipped some offense back, but Strawberry shut the door for another 8-4 win to clinch the series at 2-0. There was no excitement at the start as Gal slowly build a lead. Strawberry erased it with a pair of three-ball runs to get on the verge of a win, but Gal took a three-ball run-out to win 8-7. Strawberry will advance to a visiting role in the third round after winning this series 2-1.
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Dreamy v. Pounce. Club-mates meet in a 7-ball set with the silver cue. Southern's Pounce took a little time to find his offense in game 1, but capitalized when Swordpoint's Dreamy couldn't control the attack. Pounce won on a five-ball run-out to take the 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Pounce was called for a rare foul break in game 2, as he contacted the cue twice to open the game. The Blades' Dreamy didn't make anything of the sudden turnover, and Pounce ultimately won with a three-ball run-out to secure the series at 2-0. Dreamy didn't have much motivation to attack in game 3 after the embarrassing series loss. Pounce added to Dreamy's misery by banking in the 7 to the top side for the win and the 3-0 series sweep. Pounce advances to round three.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Vladimir v. Sarah. Junior club-mates clash as the blue cue cycles in for Accuracy. Stonebridge's Vladimir led for much of game 1, but couldn't make it hold up at the end of regulation, falling into a tie. Tysini's Sarah did her part to force overtime, and Vladimir scratched on the overtime break to give Sarah the 2-3 win and 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Vladimir felt snake-bit after his first shot jammed two balls at the edge of the bottom right. He never recovered, and the Hummingbirds' Sarah was perfect in a 0-3 win to seal the series at 2-0. Sarah trailed for a bit of game 3 after a perfect start on both sides. Vladimir couldn't hang onto the lead, missing his last two shots as Sarah surged to a 2-3 win and 3-0 series sweep. Sarah will take to the road again in the third round.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Precious v. Gradley. Two strong competitors meet in 10-ball with the red cue. Boston's Gradley wasted a solid game 1 effort with an awkward contact on the 8. Pronger's Precious was thankful to her opponent for lining up her winning 8-10 combination at the bottom right, giving the host a 1-0 lead in the series. The Swifts' Gradley looked good initially in game 2, but he left a lot on the table at the end. The Tridents' Precious took advantage by making the final pair of shots for the win to seal the series at 2-0. In game 3, Precious opened on a four-ball run, but missed contact with the 3. Gradley then pulled off a six-ball run-out in response to get his lone win. Precious took the series 2-1 and will host Westside Rockers star Slinks in the third round.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Frosty v. Wings. The silver cue is back for 7-ball. After a mixed start in game 1, Viewpoint Sound's Frosty used a three-ball run-out to establish a 1-0 series over Central's Wings, as the latter had no impressive plays. The Meteors' Frosty found a four-ball run early in game 2, but her second turn was empty. The Warriors' Wings instead made three balls over his two turns to get the win, tying the series at 1 in the process. Wings had a little offense early in game 3, but he missed the 5 at a critical point in the game. Frosty double-potted the 5 to the bottom left and the 6 to the bottom side before turning the 7 in at the bottom right for the win. Frosty's 2-1 series win sets her up to host Gabe of the Maplewood Lumberjacks in the third round.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Neopolitan v. Pedey. Another 7-ball series on the coast uses the silver cue. Pearl's Neopolitan didn't get anything on the game 1 break, but Diamond's Pedey liked the distribution he saw. Pedey ran the table for a win and a 1-0 series lead in quick order. The Gems' Pedey nearly did the same thing on his second turn in game 2, but as he potted the 7, the cue fell in the bottom side. This gifted the win to the Surfers' Neopolitan, tying the series at 1 despite her not making a single ball yet. Pedey ultimately prevailed in game 3, as Neopolitan missed twice late in the game to allow Pedey some extra room to work. Pedey won the series 2-1 and will take to the road again in round three.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Nicole v. Vincent. A Southwestern derby match goes in Accuracy with the silver cue. A fairly even start to game 1 didn't hold up well for Lighton's Nicole, who missed a couple of late shots to make it an easy 1-3 win for Tysini's Vincent. The visiting Vincent leads the series 1-0. In game 2, the Wolves' Vincent was doing fine until he took a couple of misses in the middle of the game. The Prestige's Nicole held tight to her newfound lead, taking it to the end for a 1-2 win that tied the series at 1 game apiece. Nicole couldn't do the same in game 3, falling behind early on and never catching up with Vincent, who held his ground to win 1-4. Vincent won the series 2-1 and host his third-round series.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Bear v. Mams. The day ends with the silver cue in 8-ball. Everton's Bear grabbed stripes early in game 1. Southern's Mams went on a four-ball run but twice potted balls for Bear, who would rally on the following turn for a four-ball run-out. Bear's win gave him a 1-0 series lead. The Eagles' Bear had another good start in game 2, but this one didn't stand. The Monarchs' Mams was much cleaned on her five-ball run-out, earning a win of her own to tie the series at 1. Bear found success in game 3 with the solids, as Mams missed all her stripes multiple times. Bear finished on a five-ball run-out to take the series 2-1, earning him a visiting role in the third round.
That's all for today. Tournament play returns on Monday for what could become a weird week.
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