We've got a long day of games ahead. First up...
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Max v. Jason V. The red cue gets the opening assignment today in 12-ball. Golden's Max had a pair of stripes on the break, but he never got into position in the late game. Oceanside's Jason V. used a four-ball run to attack early on in game 1, and then later finished the job for a 1-0 series lead. The Waves' Jason V. worked with solids in game 2, and he did pretty well despite a couple of scratches. Helping his cause later on, the Pilots' Max missed contact on three consecutive turns, paving the way for Jason V. to win to clinch the series at 2-0. Jason V. had a decent break in game 3, but it led to good positioning for Max. In his typical fashion, Max cut it close as his poor shooting form continued, but he did get the win. Jason V. took the series 2-1 and will host Bianca of the Southridge Defenders in the third round.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Ms. Puppy v. Katelynn. The red cue stays on for 10-ball. Modernistic's Ms. Puppy had the better of play in game 1, making a three-ball run-out at the end to cash in on her positive effort. She leads the series 1-0 over Diamond's Katelynn, who was mostly kept quiet. the Union's Ms. Puppy seemed to lose a little ground in game 2, but she really spun out when she made the 10 and scratched on the same shot. The Gems' Katelynn took the 10 from ball-in-hand for the win to tie the series at 1. Ms. Puppy was able to get back in control of the attack in game 3, starting slowly but ripping a four-ball run-out to defeat Katelynn at the end. Ms. Puppy took the series 2-1 and will host the Freedom Cascades' Stinky in the third round.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Shiny v. Bear. More red cue action goes in Rotation between players on new teams. Lighton's Shiny came out buzzing in game 1, adding a three-ball run and a couple of pairs while Everton's Bear struggled to make anything. Shiny would win 8-3 to earn the 1-0 lead in the series. The Prestige's Shiny was a little slower to attack in game 2, allowing the Eagles' Bear to keep things interesting with a pair of shots. Shiny then pulled away for an 8-3 win on a three-ball run-out, securing the series in her favor at 2-0. Shiny couldn't finish the sweep, battling with Bear for the early part of game 3 before losing her touch at the end. Bear finished with an 8-6 win, cutting Shiny's series win to 2-1. Shiny will host a Cola Wars Derby in round three against the Boston Swifts' Gradley.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Sparkles v. Salmo. Another Rotation series sees the silver cue debut for the day. Southern's Salmo emerged from a slow-moving game 1 with the win, by an 8-4 score as he gained the edge and rode it to the finish to best Golden's Sparkles. The Pilots' Sparkles looked to be going down easy again in game 2, as the Monarchs' Salmo had a four-ball run to get on the brink of victory. Sparkles then roared back with a seven-ball run-out for the 8-7 win to tie the series at 1. Sparkles attacked efficiently in game 3, quickly gaining a large lead. Salmo had a chance for a counterattack but fell far short as Sparkles sealed up an 8-2 win for the 2-1 series win. Sparkles is set to visit the Pacific Volcanoes' Cowzart in the third round.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Chicky Phil v. Valencia. In 13-ball, we have a blue cue sighting. Web City's Chicky Phil started well with solids, but Golden's Valencia got the inside edge on a five-ball run. Valencia would pick up the last two shots in game 1 later despite Chicky Phil's push, giving the visitor a 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Valencia then stunned the crowd, recording the first-ever 8 on the break in competitive 13-ball for the game 2 win, which clinched the series at 2-0 over the Spiders' Chicky Phil. The feat was accomplished once in qualifying, by the North Modernistic Nighthawks' Lionel. Valencia couldn't duplicate the effort in game 3, with Chicky Phil actually striking first. Both players wasted good chances, but Chicky Phil was good enough to get this win, leaving Valencia to advance to the third round on a 2-1 series win.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sally v. Salmo. The visitor's second series today is in 15-ball with the red cue. Archtown's Sally had a ball on the break and double-potted the 7 and 12 to the bottom right on her next shot amid some chaos. However, her 1-15 kick attempt went wrong as she glanced off the 11 first, the illegal shot resulting in a win and 1-0 series lead for Southern's Salmo. Game 2 started a little slower, saving the fireworks for the end. The Monarchs' Salmo posted a late four-ball run, which the Arrows' Sally answered with a three-ball run. Sally then twice missed the 15 before Salmo buried it on his second try for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Salmo made three balls on the break in game 3 and later added a four-ball run near the end, but he wouldn't get the win. Sally picked up three of the last four balls to avoid the sweep in Salmo's 2-1 series win. Salmo will head to Golden to face the Pilots' Strut in the third round.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Spice v. Pauline. Southwestern rivals tangle in 13-ball with the silver cue. A truly competitive game 1 captivated the audience, as Capital City's Pauline gained momentum in the middle only to lose in the end. Victoria's Spice turned an unfortunate scratch into a four-ball run-out on the next turn for the 1-0 series lead. The Spurs' Spice had a reckless run early in game 2, making three of her own and one for the Sharpshooters' Pauline, who used great positioning to pull even. Pauline still had some work to do to get the win, but she stepped up with set-up shots and a three-ball run-out to beat Spice, tying the series at 1. Spice tried everything she could to get positioning in game 3, but it didn't make a difference after she scratched. Pauline had the edge and won on a three-ball run-out to take the series 2-1. Pauline is set to travel to Harrison for a round three meeting with Specters captain Twinkie II.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Princess v. Easter. Titans of the Coastal region meet in Rotation with the red cue, its last series in the event. Viewpoint Sound's Princess enjoyed plenty of offense in game 1, including a double-pot to get on the brink of a win. Todavía's Easter was unable to catch up as Princess won 8-3 for the 1-0 series lead. The Meteors' Princess started a little slower in game 2, allowing the Stills' Easter to collect an early lead. Princess then tied it up and pulled away to win 8-4 with a four-ball run-out on consecutive turns, clinching the series at 2-0. Princess unleashed merciless offense in game 3, punishing Easter's scratch for a four-ball run-out and 8-1 win. Princess swept the series 3-0 and will host Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy in the third round.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Potter v. Pounce. Back east, the blue cue is on hand for 13-ball. Pronger's Potter had a pair of stripes on the break in game 1, helping to pace him to a nice head start. Southern's Pounce couldn't position a game-ending run, allowing Potter to walk through unscathed for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Pounce was far from clinical in his game 2 attack, but he was significantly better than the Tridents' Potter, who failed to make a single ball. Pounce rightfully picked up the win and tied the series at 1. Potter looked to be on the verge of collapse in game 3 until he found a five-ball run, stunning Pounce. Potter made the last two balls over his next two turns to get the win and 2-1 series win. Potter will face a tougher task in round three, hosting the Pearl Surfers' Watermelon.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sally v. Noelle. The host's second series of the day is a Northeast derby in 9-ball with the red cue. Archtown's Sally had her fair share of lucky bounces in game 1, but she turned in a trio of three-ball runs while Central's Noelle came up empty. Sally's dominant offense was enough for the 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Sally saw her form predictably fall apart at the end of game 2, while the Warriors' Noelle struggled to fill the gap in quality. Noelle did pick up a slow win to tie the series at 1 after multiple misses from both sides on the 9. Sally went back to dominating on offense with a seven-ball run early in game 3. Noelle got the 8 when Sally missed, but Noelle missed the 9 and Sally took the win. Sally took the series 2-1 as well, and she'll host Puff III of the Everton Eagles in the third round.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Steven v. Nightfur. An Accuracy doubleheader in Atlantic begins with the red cue here. Atlantic's Steven played perfectly in game 1, and while Royal's Nightfur held on for most of the battle, she eventually fell off the pace. Steven won the game 0-3 and took a 1-0 series lead. The Crowns' Nightfur recovered from an early miss in game 2 quite admirably. The Pirates' Steven then had a chance to force overtime but missed on the last ball, allowing Nightfur to win 1-2 with a tap-in. Nightfur tied the series at 1 with the win. Nightfur scratched on the break in game 3 and never had a chance to redeem herself, as Steven played perfectly again in a 0-2 win. Steven took the series 2-1 and will be a visitor in his third round appearance.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Klaus v. Leonette. This completes the red cue's Accuracy doubleheader. Atlantic's Klaus scratched on the break and again later in game 1, but it didn't matter the second time. Pacific's Leonette refused to budge from perfection, winning the game 0-3 for the 1-0 series lead. The Volcanoes' Leonette came pretty close to perfect again in game 2, scratching after a soft deflection. The Pirates' Klaus then missed from ball-in-hand, wasting his chance to keep it close. Leonette won the game 1-4 to clinch the series at 2-0. Leonette couldn't stay perfect in game 3, falling apart with a couple of quick misses. Klaus held on instead, winning 0-2 to avoid the sweep. Leonette moves on to the third round with a 2-1 series win, and she'll next visit the Queens Flames' Hannah. Leonette also got her first kill of the year, sending Klaus packing as the sixth eliminated player.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Boots v. Sparkles. The visitor gets a second look today, playing Accuracy with the blue cue. Pearl's Boots made a ball on the break and saw Golden's Sparkles miss on her first shot. They'd stay close throughout, but Boots locked down a perfect effort and won 0-2 for the 1-0 series lead. The Surfers' Boots couldn't quite commit to perfection again in game 2, but she was more than good enough to beat a sloppy effort from the Pilots' Sparkles. The score read 2-7 in favor of Boots, sealing the series for the host at 2-0. Boots eased up after missing early in game 3, allowing Sparkles to have her time to shine in a 0-3 win. Boots took the series 2-1 and will host the Westside Rockers' Slinks in the third round.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Wild Thing v. Potter. Eastern Hills rivals clash in 15-ball with the blue cue. Stonebridge's Wild Thing had a fiery start to game 1, but he seemed to tire out later on. Pronger's Potter had a lot of good play late until a three-ball run ended in a scratch. Wild Thing took the 15 from ball-in-hand for the 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Wild Thing did better to maintain his stamina in game 2, working a five-ball run-out at the end after the Tridents' Potter left the 10 short at the top left. Wild Thing's key hit was a bank on the 14 to the bottom right, helping set up on the 15 for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Wild Thing continued to collect a lot of offense in game 3, but Potter bested him at the end with a pair of shots to reply to Wild Thing's three-ball run. Wild Thing settled for a 2-1 series win that allows him to host the Boston Swifts Gradley in round three.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Midnight v. Puff I. The blue cue gets another 15-ball series with Urban rivals. The 15 gravitated to the bottom left throughout game 1, as both players tried to jar it into a better position. At the end, Modernistic's Puff I missed a 10-15 combination and Westside's Midnight converted the same attempt for a 1-0 series lead. The Rockers' Midnight again started well in game 2, but the end got a bit choppy on both sides. The Union's Puff I couldn't corral much offense, and then Midnight made the final pair of shots for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Midnight had the better of play in game 3 as well, but she slipped up on the 14, allowing a sloppy effort from Puff I to still get the win. Midnight won the series 2-1 and will host Missy of the Capital City Sharpshooters in the third round.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Peach v. Citrus. The day ends with Rotation and the silver cue. North Modernistic's Peach fell behind early in game 1 to Lighton's Citrus, but Peach held on at the end for an 8-7 win to take a 1-0 series lead in a back-and-forth battle. Game 2 was a lot more choppy, with neither player really having much of a chance to get connected on offense. At the end, the Nighthawks' Peach again eked out an 8-7 win to seal the series at 2-0, as the Prestige's Citrus just came up short on her counterattacks. Once again, Citrus jumped out to the lead in game 3, but as Peach slowly rallied, Citrus crumbled. Peach finished with an 8-4 win this time, sweeping the series 3-0 and earning the right to visit the Diamond Gems' Katelynn in the third round.
That's all for this week of play. We jump right back into the final week of round two with tomorrow's action.
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