We're back for Tuesday's slate of games. Leading off...
Google Hall, Modernistic: Sydney C. v. Shaggy. The red cue gets the first look in an Urban derby 8-ball series. Whitewater's Shaggy had the first attack in game 1, but she didn't follow it up very well. Modernistic's Sydney C. pushed back to get the win on a three-ball run-out, going up 1-0 in the series. The Shores' Shaggy struck first in game 2 as well, but she scratched early. The Union's Sydney C. would make an impressive showing with a seven-ball run-out to win the game. This clinched the series at 2-0 in favor of Sydney C. In game 3, Sydney C. found an early five-ball run, Shaggy answered on a six-ball run, and Sydney C. won with a three-ball run-out. Sydney C. took a 3-0 series sweep to get to the bracket quarterfinals.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Kitty v. Dani. The red cue stays in action for Rotation. Midland's Kitty started and ended game 1 on three-ball runs, helping her establish a dominant lead and 8-2 win over Viewpoint Sound's Dani. Kitty leads the series 1-0. The Meteors' Dani did a much better job in game 2 after the Predators' Kitty had a lousy break. Dani held the lead for much of the game, and while Kitty tied it late, Dani put the 15 in the top side for the 8-7 win to tie the series at 1. Dani had a strong break to start game 3. Kitty tied it in the middle with a three-ball run, but Dani shot back on a four-ball run-out capped by a deflected shot on the 11 to the bottom side that became a double-pot as the 14 fell in the top right. Dani won 8-4 and took the series 2-1 to get to the bracket quarterfinals.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Mitchell v. Hannah. Junior players clash in 10-ball with the blue cue. A close start gave way to Victoria's Mitchell winning game 1 on a pair of three-ball runs, while Hannah can blame a miss on the 7 for her loss. Mitchell owns a 1-0 series lead. The Spurs' Mitchell had a five-ball run in the middle of game 2, but it went to waste as he struggled late. The Flames' Hannah countered by making two of the last three balls for her win to tie the series at 1. Mitchell did a better job of timing his attack in game 3, closing with a five-ball run-out this time. The late push gave Mitchell a 2-1 series win to put him in the bracket quarterfinals.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Dominic. Club-mates meet in Accuracy with the blue cue. Southern's Dominic was very sharp in game 1, missing once due to a scratch but making sure Everton's Cleo never really had a chance. Dominic won the game 1-3 to take a 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Dominic did everything he needed to in game 2, getting a ball on the break and forcing the Eagles' Cleo into tougher shots. Dominic held on for the 2-5 win, securing the series at 2-0 as well. Dominic completed the sweep in a competitive game 3, which saw a couple of mistakes from Cleo again cost her in the 1-2 game. Dominic's 3-0 series win sets him up to visit Lorde of the Capital City Sharpshooters in the bracket quarterfinals.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Oreo v. Ice Cream. The silver cue draws in for this 9-ball series. Terrace City's Oreo looked good at the start of game 1, but she couldn't make it work at the end, as Boston's Ice Cream picked up the win instead. Ice Cream holds a 1-0 series lead despite her iffy play. The Knights' Oreo didn't really recover in game 2, as both players had slow starts. The Swifts' Ice Cream shook off the struggles quite well with a six-ball run-out for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Ice Cream stepped up and weathered an attack from Oreo in game 3. Ice Cream then made the final pair for the win to sweep the series 3-0, advancing to the bracket quarterfinals in the process.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Princess v. Leandra. A former dynamic duo will battle in 7-ball with the red cue. Viewpoint Sound's Princess attacked quite well with a five-ball run in the middle of game 1. Tysini's Leandra had a chance to bank the 7 but missed, and Princess put it in the top left for the win and 1-0 series lead. Both players had three-ball runs in game 2, each coming on their first turns. The Meteors' Princess would capitalize at the end as the Hummingbirds' Leandra missed the 7. Princess made it at the bottom left to clinch the series at 2-0. Princess looked pretty good to start game 3, but she missed the 6 and Leandra made a pair at the end for the win. Princess claimed the series win at 2-1 to get to the bracket quarterfinals.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Nightfur v. Violetta. Southeastern rivals tangle in this 8-ball series with the blue cue. Queens' Violetta began with a four-ball run in game 1, but she never got onto the 8 as her last ball proved elusive. Royal's Nightfur chipped her way into catching up to get the win, taking a 1-0 series lead on a three-ball run-out. The Flames' Violetta avoided the drop-off in game 2, making a seven-ball run that factored in all six pockets. The Crowns' Nightfur made one in response, but Violetta banked the 8 to the top right to get the win, tying the series at 1. Violetta didn't follow up well in game 3, leaving a lot of open shots on the table as Nightfur ran away with the win and 2-1 series win. Nightfur will host another Queens Flame in the bracket quarterfinals when Briana pays a visit.
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Dreamy v. Sierra. Stalwarts for their teams are set to face off in Rotation with the silver cue. Todavía's Sierra struck first and held a lead early in game 1, but she stalled out by mid-game. Swordpoint's Dreamy rallied back later to win 8-6, picking up a 1-0 series lead. The Blades' Dreamy couldn't make a similar comeback in game 2, mostly because the Stills' Sierra played too fast to allow it. Sierra got the lead after a contested start and went on to win 8-2, which tied the series at 1. Dreamy gained the lead early in game 3, and while Sierra challenged and defended fiercely, Dreamy stepped away with an 8-5 win to win the series 2-1. Dreamy will be the visitor in her bracket quarterfinals series.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Strut v. Mario. Another Southeastern derby is in 13-ball with the silver cue. Queens' Mario made a bone-headed play late in a close game 1, illegally potting a ball with adjudged intent. Golden's Strut made a three-ball run-out from there for the 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Strut commanded his positioning in game 2, starting with a three-ball run early on. The Flames' Mario did what he could to stay competitive, but Strut had pairs potted on each of the last two turns to get the win, which sealed the series at 2-0. Strut jumped out to a nice lead in game 3 after making one of each on the break. He faltered late, allowing Mario to make five balls over two turns before a scratch set Strut up to sink the 8 at the bottom right. Strut swept the series 3-0 and will host his appearance in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Andrew v. Leonette. The red cue is back for 7-ball. Central's Andrew was an absolute disaster in game 1, failing to pot a ball even with a handful of chances on the 7. Pacific's Leonette wasn't exactly great, but she got the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Volcanoes' Leonette still looked a little shaky in game 2, but she benefited from the Warriors' Andrew missing a straight shot on the 7 to the top right. Leonette mopped up the miss for her own win, sealing the series at 2-0. Leonette looked her calmest in game 3, easily taking a pair on the break and another pair at the end to defeat Andrew for the 3-0 series sweep. Leonette is set to appear in the bracket quarterfinals. Andrew is the ninth player eliminated from Tournament play, with Leonette picking up her second kill.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Pounce v. Luigi. The red cue stays in action for 8-ball. North Modernistic's Luigi did the bulk of his attacking early in game 1, taking the lead at first. Southern's Pounce pushed back with a four-ball run, but the comeback fell short as Luigi put the 8 in the top left for the 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Luigi had a number of fouls early in game 2, which caused the Monarchs' Pounce to take control on a four-ball run. Luigi made a decent comeback effort, but Pounce closed the door for a win to tie the series at 1. Luigi had a six-ball run early in game 3, and while Pounce pushed back, he scratched and sank Luigi's last stripe on the same shot. Luigi put the 8 in the top right to win the series 2-1, and he'll host Nicole of the Lighton Prestige in the bracket quarterfinals.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Beth v. Prism. The silver cue is up for a Coastal derby in 8-ball. Todavía's Prism looked alright at the start, but Pearl's Beth rallied with a seven-ball run. Prism didn't recover, and Beth made the 8 to get the win and 1-0 series lead. The Stills' Prism kicked off game 2 with a three-ball run on her first turn. The Surfers' Beth replied with a four-ball run of her own, but Prism got the win with a five-ball run-out to tie the series at 1. Prism did nearly everything right in game 3, but her one mistake cost her the game, as she sent the 8 to an uncalled pocket. Beth took the gifted win and the 2-1 series on that play despite struggling in the finale. Beth will host the winner of the next series in the bracket quarterfinals.
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Whiskers v. Hoppy. More 8-ball is on the way with the silver cue in hand for this Northeastern rivalry. Maplewood's Whiskers made two stripes and a solid on the game 1 break but took solids for a six-ball run. She'd later scratch, but Archtown's Hoppy wasted the many advantages as Whiskers got the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Hoppy got the lead at the start in game 2, and she took a later calculated risk that paid off. The Lumberjacks' Whiskers couldn't catch her, and Hoppy cruised to the win to tie the series at 1. Hoppy pulled off an impressive run in game 3, making a seven-ball run-out with a woven bank on the 5 to the top left giving her perfect positioning for the 8 at the top right. Whiskers was shut out in the game and Hoppy won the series 2-1 to get to the bracket quarterfinals in Pearl versus the Surfers' Beth.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Kayla v. Bryant. The silver cue goes again between club-mates in Accuracy. An even battle in game 1 went to overtime, where Royal's Kayla couldn't get anything from the break. Maplewood's Bryant stood true to win 3-4 with a cut on the 8 to the bottom side for the 1-0 series lead. The Lumberjacks' Bryant played better in game 2, controlling the game with defensive positioning and strong shooting. The Crowns' Kayla had fallen apart by the end, with Bryant winning 1-5 to clinch the series at 2-0. Bryant didn't do so well in game 3, letting one get away from him as Kayla avoided the sweep with a 3-4 win. Bryant's 2-1 series win sends him to the bracket quarterfinals.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Wings v. Bandit. Another pair of club-mates clash in 13-ball with the red cue. Game 1 had a wild finish, with Central's Wings getting positioning at the mutually needed top left. Swordpoint's Bandit made Wings' ball, Wings missed on the 8, Bandit made his last ball and then missed on the 8, and Wings ended up with the win and 1-0 series lead. The Warriors' Wings had much worse positioning despite making a pair on the break in game 2. The Blades' Bandit went unchallenged in a moderately-paced attack for the win to tie the series at 1. Bandit started game 3 with a five-ball run and an intentional scratch on his last ball to get better positioning. Wings fired back with a four-ball run, but Bandit's lack of finish on the 1 to the top left bought Wings the time to get the win. Wings also won the series 2-1 and will host his series in the bracket quarterfinals.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Brownie v. Twinkie I. The day ends with the blue cue in Rotation. Royal's Brownie got off to a good start, faded long enough for Pacific's Twinkie I to tie it, and then pulled away for the 8-5 win in game 1. Brownie leads the series 1-0. The Volcanoes' Twinkie I found an early surge in game 2, riding the progress to the lead. At the end, the Crowns' Brownie tried to rally a couple of times, but Twinkie I held her off for the 8-4 win to tie the series at 1. Brownie left no doubts in game 3, working a five-ball run early on and cruising from there to the 8-0 shutout win. Brownie won the series 2-1 and will visit Vincent of the Tysini Hummingbirds in the bracket quarterfinals.
More to come tomorrow.
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