Today's the grand finale of Tournament X Qualifying, as 33 players partake in the final 70 games before the brackets will be set. As such, after today, there will be a break from game activity to work on some administrative and behind-the-scenes material. Let's get to it with...
North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal shooting 15-ball with the red cue. Gal was pretty steady in her first of two games today, needing just one error in 25 shots. Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia is the 148th player done with qualifying as she plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Fuchsia made a pair on the break and closed in 15 shots for the game. Overall, she had 160 shots and 15 errors. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew follows as the 149th player to complete qualifiers, using the green cue in Accuracy. Andrew needed 18 shots without an error in this game, for totals of 168 shots and 13 errors during his run. The fourth player drawn today is Modernistic Union sophomore Sydney C., who plays 13-ball with the silver cue. A few early struggles cleared up as Sydney C. finished in 24 shots with two errors. Pearl Surfers star Boots keeps the silver cue active for 15-ball. Boots had only one error in 25 shots, showing some quality with her shot selection.
Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur is the 150th player to exit qualifying, using the purple cue in Accuracy. A shaky start forced Nightfur to take 20 shots in the game, giving her 150 shots and 7 errors during her run. Next up, Oceanside Waves enforcer Josie plays 15-ball with the red cue. Josie took a couple of errors but still managed to finish with 25 shots. Boston Swifts veteran Gradley activates the blue cue for Rotation. Gradley was unable to keep it clean, taking two errors in a tough 29 shots. Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak is 151st to finish qualifying, playing Accuracy with the silver cue. Kodiak put in a solid effort to close at 18 shots in the game, and his totals stood at 168 shots and 8 errors. Another Accuracy game sees the Pacific Volcanoes' Twinkie I use the purple cue as the 152nd qualifying finisher. Twinkie I was quick to finish in 16 shots and no errors. Overall, she finished at 162 shots and 12 errors.
The last group before the lunch break is fronted by Todavía Stills star Ruby playing 12-ball with the blue cue. Ruby took her time late with positioning but still closed in 21 shots with one error. Commerce Tradewinds superstar Taylor S. plays 15-ball with the red cue in today's 12th game. Taylor S. had a golden ticket when the 3 and 15 aligned along the left rail, allowing her to take one error and still finish in 7 shots after a well-placed combination. The Stills' Ruby is back for her second of five games today, using the blue cue again for 13-ball. Ruby showed improved precision to close in 17 shots with no errors this time, which showed why she was one of the league's first stars. Everton Eagles veteran Bear takes up the purple cue for Rotation. Bear had a bad break, which forced him into five errors and 31 shots in a tough turn at the table. Heading into the break, Oceanside Waves rookie Rocky plays 13-ball with the green cue. Rocky had a great start, but he slipped to six errors and 29 shots by the end of the game.
The main portion of the day gets going with Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. playing Rotation with the purple cue. Taylor M. simply lost control about halfway through the game, taking three errors in 36 shots. Todavía Stills captain Easter is the 153rd player done with qualifying, using the red cue in Accuracy. She wasn't perfect, but Easter cleared the table in 16 shots and finished at 142 shots and 7 errors overall for a likely top-10 position. Terrace City Knights star Melissa takes on Rotation with the silver cue for the first of her three games today. Melissa came out hot and then took two errors before coasting to 24 shots. The silver cue remains active in 15-ball as the Atlantic Pirates' Steven comes to play. Steven didn't have the easiest distribution from the break, needing 30 shots and an error to finish the outing. The Waves' Josie gets her second game of the day in Accuracy, using the silver cue as the 154th player to finish qualifying. Josie rattled off 19 shots with one error for a scratch on her break. She finished at 173 shots and 14 errors during her qualifying run.
The fifth group kicks off with the Surfers' Boots becoming the 155th qualifying finisher as she plays Accuracy with the red cue. Boots had a good start and closed with 17 shots in the game for 167 shots and 11 errors overall. Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah is on for Rotation with the red cue. Sarah attacked very well early on, but three errors pushed her back to 25 shots for the game. Harrison Specters newcomer Dewey tries Accuracy with the green cue as the 156th player to complete qualifiers. Dewey handled business fine with 18 shots in the game. His overall numbers were 165 shots and 8 errors. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki keeps the green cue active in 15-ball. Niki waited too long to subvert the rules, taking nine errors in 34 shots in an ugly outing. Today's 25th game sees the Knights' Melissa use the red cue in 15-ball. Melissa had to get reckless early on, adding five error before closing at 29 shots.
Set six continues the 15-ball run with the Archtown Arrows rookie Greg using the green cue. Greg made good plays early on and took only two errors in his 25 shots. The Hummingbirds' Sarah gets her second game today, using the red cue for 15-ball. Sarah crushed this game, taking only 21 shots without an error as everything seemed to click for her. Harrison Specters veteran Rudolph will use the silver cue for his 15-ball turn. Rudolph had a slow start, which put him at 29 shots after he later took three errors. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn checks in 29th today, playing Accuracy with the red cue as the 157th player to complete qualifiers. Acorn was sharp early on and closed at 17 shots, finishing his run with 152 shots and 10 errors. Rounding out the group, the Hummingbirds' Sarah is 158th to finish qualifying with the red cue in Accuracy. Sarah had a rotten finish, slipping to 21 shots in the game. Overall, she closed with 170 shots and 10 errors.
Group seven opens with the Eagles' Bear shooting 15-ball with the purple cue. Bear hounded the 15 and converted a 4-15 combination to the bottom right for 12 shots and no errors. The Westside Rockers' Midnight will also have a go at 15-ball, using the green cue. Midnight delivered a punishing 22 shots and just one error for an early scratch. Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil uses the green cue in Accuracy as the 159th player to end qualifying. Chicky Phil used an early triple-pot to establish great pace as he finished on 15 shots. Overall, he had 168 shots and 18 errors. The 160th qualifying finisher is the Specters' Rudolph, who plays Accuracy with the silver cue. Rudolph was a little sloppy to take 21 shots in this game. His final scores were 194 shots and 9 errors. Bringing us to today's halfway point, the Nighthawks' Gal employs the silver cue for Accuracy as the 161st player to finish qualifying. Gal couldn't finish off quickly after a strong start, putting her at 19 shots and no errors. She had 167 shots and 11 errors in total.
The second half of the day is here, with Queens Flames newcomer Pauline shooting Accuracy with the green cue as the 162nd player to finish qualifying. Pauline brought her best to end in 16 shots with no errors, giving her 195 shots and 19 errors. The 37th player called today is Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer, who shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Summer brought great precision, clearing the table in 21 shots with two errors. Summer jumps right back in as the 163rd player done with qualifying, again using the blue cue in Accuracy. Summer had a bit more trouble here, needing one error in 19 shots. She finished qualifying at 164 shots and 12 errors. Next up, Swifts veteran Gradley draws in for 15-ball with the blue cue. Gradley had a slow start with two errors early, but a brilliant run sparked by his jump-shot on the 7 led him to finish at 26 shots. Tradewinds star Taylor S. is the 164th player done with qualifying, using the red cue in Accuracy. Taylor S. slipped up late, needing 19 shots with no errors this time. She posted 159 shots and 15 errors in total.
Going 41st today, the Stills' Ruby uses the green cue in Rotation. Ruby was creative and clean with just one error in 25 shots this time out. Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby is next, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Cubby made an early exit despite taking one error, as he converted a 5-15 combination to the bottom left to end with 10 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon is up for 15-ball with the blue cue. Watermelon didn't get many favorable looks, taking five errors in her 30 shots. The Eagles' Bear will keep the blue cue up for Accuracy as the 165th player to end his qualifying run. Bear had an awful break, but a double-pot spared him embarrassment as he closed in 15 shots and no errors. Overall, he finished with 179 shots and 16 errors. Wrapping up the batch, Boston Swifts veteran Sweetheart is 166th to close her qualifiers, using the red cue for Accuracy. Sweetheart started very well, but faded to 19 shots at the end. She finished with 185 shots and 7 errors.
The tenth group starts with the Rockers' Midnight using the red cue in Accuracy as the 167th player to finish qualifying. Midnight's thunderous break allowed her to clear the table in 17 shots, giving her 164 shots and 8 errors during her run. In Rotation, the Union's Sydney C. is up with the green cue. Sydney C. took three errors, but still managed to close the effort in 22 shots. The Surfers' Watermelon is back as the 168th player to complete qualifiers, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Watermelon couldn't keep herself in control late, taking 20 shots to finish. She had 197 shots and 16 errors in a disappointing qualifying run. The Union's Sydney C. also gets the 49th game today, using the blue cue for 15-ball. Sydney C. had another great showing, attacking fiercely with one error in 15 shots, which ended with an 11-15 combination to the top left. The blue cue's last 15-ball qualifier is right now, as the Sharks' Taylor M. plays to end the set. Taylor M. picked up three errors, but she still ended with 22 shots.
The bonus groups begin here as the Sharks' Taylor M. plays Accuracy with the purple cue, the 169th player to complete qualifiers. Taylor M. ended with 17 shots in the game, which put her at 174 shots and 10 errors as the purple cue is the first stick done. The Union's Sydney C. follows as the 170th qualifying finisher, using the green cue in Accuracy. A scratch on the break was her lone error, as Sydney C. posted 18 shots in the game for totals of 151 shots and 10 errors. The Stills' Ruby draws in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Ruby again stepped up well, taking just one error in 21 shots. The Oceanside Waves' Celestia finally makes an appearance in today's 54th game, using the blue cue in the final 12-ball qualifier. Celestia was worth the wait, taking only 16 shots and no errors. She'll finish this group too, as Celestia goes again with the red cue in 13-ball to end that event as well. The quick turnaround was too much for her, as she was sloppy and sank the 8 illegally to end with 29 shots and seven errors.
The twelfth group leads off with the Spiders' Cubby using the blue cue in Accuracy as the 171st player to finish qualifying. Cubby wasn't particularly elegant in his finish, taking 20 shots to put himself at 187 shots and 10 errors overall. The Pirates' Steven is up next, the 172nd player done with qualifying as he shoots Accuracy with the green cue. Steven hit a groove with 17 shots and no errors in the game, ending at 182 shots and 12 errors overall. The 58th game of the day belongs to the Waves' Celestia, who plays Rotation with the green cue. Celestia held her own with 26 shots and two errors, but that was a drop from her early, luck-fueled pace. Using the silver cue, the Stills' Ruby plays Accuracy as the 173rd player to complete qualifiers. Ruby couldn't produce a good ending to her run, taking 22 shots in the game for totals of 161 shots and 6 errors. The last game before the dinner break is the Knights' Melissa, who plays Accuracy with the green cue as the 174th qualifying finisher. Melissa didn't do well either, taking 21 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 181 shots and 14 errors.
Group thirteen is headed by the Arrows rookie Greg, who shoots the green cue's last turn in Accuracy as the 175th player to finish qualifying. Greg was simply bad in this game, with 23 shots and one error to his credit. He ended his run at 181 shots and 8 errors. Next up, the Swifts' Gradley does Accuracy with the blue cue as the 176th qualifying finisher. Gradley didn't get much success this time, needing 20 shots to finish. He totaled 180 shots and 10 errors overall. The Stonebridge Wolves' Hershey makes an appearance in today's 63rd game, using the green cue for 15-ball. Hershey took three errors before breaking free to end at 25 shots. Oceanside Waves rookie Rocky brings on the red cue for the last Rotation qualifier. Rocky was spectacular here, taking 19 shots and no errors in this appearance. He'll go again, as Rocky takes up the green cue for 15-ball. Rocky was a little weaker here, needing 26 shots with one error to finish.
The final group is underway with the Commerce Tradewinds' Niki being the 177th player to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Niki sank two on the break, but faded to 19 shots in the game, finishing her run at 166 shots and 15 errors. The Waves' Celestia is on for 15-ball with the green cue, which is the last qualifier for both that event and that stick. Celestia struggled early, taking two errors, but she banked the 7-15 combination to the bottom right to end with 18 shots. The Waves' Rocky is 178th to complete qualifiers, using the red cue for its last Accuracy game. Rocky had a good start, but dropped to 19 shots by the end. Overall, he had 178 shots and 13 errors. The 179th player to finish qualifying is the Wolves' Hershey, who uses the blue cue for Accuracy. Hershey ended up with 21 shots and no errors in his game, putting his qualifying totals at 184 shots and 15 errors. The Waves' Celestia ends qualifying altogether with the silver cue in hand for Accuracy as the 180th and final player to finish. Celestia didn't muster much of a finish, with 22 shots and one error. Her totals stood at 185 shots and 17 errors.
That's all for Qualifiers. Over the next week or so, I will assemble the bracket pages and doing qualifying analysis, the latter of which may see a breakdown on the website. I expect to start Tournament X, with the brand-new play-in round, some time next week.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 31
Today's the last standard day of qualifying, which should see plenty of finishing players. First up...
Westside Rockers captain Misty shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Misty put together an excellent showing with 21 shots and no errors. Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Sprinkles is up next with the purple cue in Accuracy, the 133rd player to complete qualifiers. Sprinkles cleared the table in 17 shots and no errors, putting her totals at 189 shots and 11 errors. Web City Spiders rookie Omari also finishes his qualifying in Accuracy with the purple cue, the 134th player to finish. Omari struggled a little more with one error in 19 shots. He took 179 shots and 14 errors overall. Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley gets today's fourth game, shooting 15-ball with the green cue. Diddley did well with 25 shots and two errors in a reasonable performance. Back in Accuracy, Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Frosty shoots with the purple cue as the 135th player to exit qualifying. Frosty lost her touch late in the game, needing 20 shots to finish. She totaled 192 shots and 14 errors during her run.
Modernistic Union sophomore Sydney C. shoots 10-ball with the purple cue to front the second group. Sydney C. kept her cool and played to 15 shots with one error this time. Boston Swifts veteran Gradley is up for 12-ball with the blue cue. Gradley had a nearly perfect start, but the top right gave him problem on both suits, costing him two errors while his score rested at 27 shots. Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy keeps the blue cue active for 15-ball. Buddy had a tough time near the end of the game after taking his third and final error. He would fade to 29 shots by the end. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal brings on the red cue for Rotation. Gal was bad at the start, but she pulled it together in time to end at 27 shots and three errors. Lumberjacks captain Diddley exits qualifying 136th by speed, using the green cue for Accuracy. Diddley rattled off a few shots early on, but ended at 19 shots after a late fade. His totals were 175 shots and 15 errors.
The third group gets going with Infinity Torpedoes rookie Blaze using the red cue for 15-ball. Blaze kept his pace steady and completed the game in 26 shots with three errors. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew will step in for Rotation with the blue cue in today's 12th game. Andrew took three errors during the game, but a number of short runs helped him close on 21 shots. Heading into the lunch break, Terrace City Knights star Melissa plays 13-ball with the blue cue. Melissa was quick to finish in 20 shots with no errors. When we return, 10-ball ends as the Everton Eagles' Bear plays with the green cue. Bear put the rack down in 17 shots with two errors. The Swifts' Gradley is back for his second game of the day, using the blue cue in 13-ball. Gradley fell into the same trap as before, needing one of each suit at the same pocket in the end. He would take 29 shots and two errors.
The 16th player called today is Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby, who shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Cubby survived a rough start to end the effort in 28 shots and two errors. The Eagles' Bear is already back to shoot 12-ball with the green cue. Bear had a forgettable effort with 29 shots and four errors as positioning eluded him. Queens Flames newcomer Pauline keeps the green cue active in 15-ball. Pauline took three errors but still finished in 27 shots as she picked up the pace late. The 137th player to finish qualifying is the Westside Rockers' Chimpy, who plays Accuracy with the red cue. Chimpy brought the heat this time, taking just 15 shots to clear the table. His overall numbers stood at 184 shots and 16 errors. Wrapping up the batch, Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Klaus made a mess of it from the start, needing 37 shots and four errors to complete the game.
Group five kicks off with Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina shooting 15-ball with the blue cue. Rosalina had an up-and-down outing, needing three errors in 27 shots to finish despite showing flashes of positive play. The Arrows' Klaus is the 138th player to finish qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy for his second appearance today. Klaus took just 15 shots with no errors in the game, for totals of 178 shots and 12 errors. The Union's Sydney C. is back with the green cue's last 12-ball qualifier of the year. Sydney C. finished in 17 shots with one error for a late missed contact. The 24th game today will see Atlantic Pirates stalwart Steven shoot Rotation with the purple cue. Steven struggled very early on, but recovered with just one error in his 27 shots. Rounding out the group, Pacific Volcanoes veteran Cowzart shoots Accuracy with the silver cue as the 139th qualifying finisher. Cowzart had one bizarre error in 18 shots in this game, to finish his run at 177 shots and 11 errors.
The sixth set opens with Archtown Arrows rookie Greg shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Greg showed masterful control to end in 19 shots with no errors. Southern Monarchs rookie Molly will try 15-ball with the red cue. An honest performance led Molly to 26 shots and three errors. Commerce Tradewinds star Taylor S. takes up the green cue for Rotation. Taylor S. started a little slow with one early error, but brought fire at the end to close in 21 shots. The Arrows' Greg will return to shoot Rotation with the green cue as well. Greg had the opposite game flow, starting hot but unraveling to 30 shots and one error at the end. Today's 30th game is the 140th qualifying end, as the Torpedoes' Blaze shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Blaze took one error early, but closed with a solid 18 shots. His qualifying totals were 184 shots and 8 errors.
Leading off the seventh group, Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky uses the purple cue for 15-ball. Good play in close quarters early on helped Dusky take no errors in 26 shots. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty is the 141st player to finish qualifying, using the silver cue for Accuracy. Kitty was inaccurate, a bad choice in this event, which saw her take one error in 21 shots. She had 183 shots and 15 errors in total. The 33rd player called today is Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer, who shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Summer held her own despite a scratch on the break for her lone error. She wrapped up the game in 27 shots. Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy is the 142nd player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Dreamy finished in 19 shots in the game, totaling 182 shots and 12 errors in her run. Closing the group, Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I has the green cue in hand for 15-ball. Twinkie I attacked well throughout the game, taking three errors but converting at 22 shots with a 9-15 combination to the bottom right.
Rockers captain Misty is back for her second game today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Misty lacked clear looks early on, and frustration pushed her to 39 shots with seven errors. The 37th game of the day is Rotation with the red cue for the Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia. She also appeared frustrated by a lack of positioning, taking eight errors to end in 33 shots. The Eagles' Bear is next, using the green cue in 13-ball for his third outing today. Bear felt the fatigue, taking 39 shots and three errors as positioning never lined up right. The Pirates' Dusky will be 143rd to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Dusky required 21 shots and one error in the game, closing with 178 shots and 7 errors. Ending the batch, Boston Swifts veteran Sweetheart uses the purple cue in Rotation. Sweetheart had some luck on her side early on, taking just two errors before cruising to a finish with 25 shots.
The ninth group starts with Todavía Stills captain Easter using the red cue for 15-ball. Easter knew she needed a lucky bounce after her first couple of shots, and she got it, as the 1 collected the 15 to the bottom right to end with 10 shots and one error. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki is up next, using the green cue in Rotation. Niki didn't have it easy, but she was able to finish with 27 shots and three errors here. The Cascades' Andrew gets another look today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Andrew had one intentional error early (which counts as two), but took control from there to end in 22 shots. The 44th game today sees Lighton Prestige captain Acorn take up 15-ball with the purple cue. Acorn kept the 15 near the bottom left, then eventually deflected off the 10 to end at 20 shots and one error. The Spurs' Rosalina finishes the group and her qualifying, the 144th player to do so, as she shoots Accuracy with the green cue. Rosalina didn't have much in her game, taking one error in 20 shots. She finished at 188 shots and 22 errors.
The final group begins as Pirates rookie Buddy takes on Accuracy with the green cue as the 145th qualifying finisher. Buddy fared no better with 23 shots and no errors, giving him totals of 191 shots and 16 errors. Continuing along, the Swifts' Sweetheart is back for 15-ball with the red cue. A great start evaporated late for Sweetheart, who ended on 29 shots and two errors. The Torpedoes' Fuchsia takes her second game of the day in 15-ball with the purple cue. Fuchsia had the 15 near the bottom left all game, but missed her 1-15 combination chance and never got another look before closing at 26 shots and one error. The 146th player done with qualifying is the Monarchs rookie Molly, who will use the purple cue in Accuracy. Molly buried the rack in 19 shots with one error, but a shaky finish cost her time. Overall, she had 190 shots and 20 errors. Today's finale features the one who started it all today, the Rockers captain Misty, playing Accuracy with the blue cue as the 147th player to complete qualifiers. Misty finished on 21 shots with one error in this outing, and she totaled 180 shots and 13 errors after a tough day to finish.
There's just one more day left in qualifying, and it's tomorrow's 70-game finale.
Westside Rockers captain Misty shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Misty put together an excellent showing with 21 shots and no errors. Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Sprinkles is up next with the purple cue in Accuracy, the 133rd player to complete qualifiers. Sprinkles cleared the table in 17 shots and no errors, putting her totals at 189 shots and 11 errors. Web City Spiders rookie Omari also finishes his qualifying in Accuracy with the purple cue, the 134th player to finish. Omari struggled a little more with one error in 19 shots. He took 179 shots and 14 errors overall. Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley gets today's fourth game, shooting 15-ball with the green cue. Diddley did well with 25 shots and two errors in a reasonable performance. Back in Accuracy, Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Frosty shoots with the purple cue as the 135th player to exit qualifying. Frosty lost her touch late in the game, needing 20 shots to finish. She totaled 192 shots and 14 errors during her run.
Modernistic Union sophomore Sydney C. shoots 10-ball with the purple cue to front the second group. Sydney C. kept her cool and played to 15 shots with one error this time. Boston Swifts veteran Gradley is up for 12-ball with the blue cue. Gradley had a nearly perfect start, but the top right gave him problem on both suits, costing him two errors while his score rested at 27 shots. Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy keeps the blue cue active for 15-ball. Buddy had a tough time near the end of the game after taking his third and final error. He would fade to 29 shots by the end. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal brings on the red cue for Rotation. Gal was bad at the start, but she pulled it together in time to end at 27 shots and three errors. Lumberjacks captain Diddley exits qualifying 136th by speed, using the green cue for Accuracy. Diddley rattled off a few shots early on, but ended at 19 shots after a late fade. His totals were 175 shots and 15 errors.
The third group gets going with Infinity Torpedoes rookie Blaze using the red cue for 15-ball. Blaze kept his pace steady and completed the game in 26 shots with three errors. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew will step in for Rotation with the blue cue in today's 12th game. Andrew took three errors during the game, but a number of short runs helped him close on 21 shots. Heading into the lunch break, Terrace City Knights star Melissa plays 13-ball with the blue cue. Melissa was quick to finish in 20 shots with no errors. When we return, 10-ball ends as the Everton Eagles' Bear plays with the green cue. Bear put the rack down in 17 shots with two errors. The Swifts' Gradley is back for his second game of the day, using the blue cue in 13-ball. Gradley fell into the same trap as before, needing one of each suit at the same pocket in the end. He would take 29 shots and two errors.
The 16th player called today is Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby, who shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Cubby survived a rough start to end the effort in 28 shots and two errors. The Eagles' Bear is already back to shoot 12-ball with the green cue. Bear had a forgettable effort with 29 shots and four errors as positioning eluded him. Queens Flames newcomer Pauline keeps the green cue active in 15-ball. Pauline took three errors but still finished in 27 shots as she picked up the pace late. The 137th player to finish qualifying is the Westside Rockers' Chimpy, who plays Accuracy with the red cue. Chimpy brought the heat this time, taking just 15 shots to clear the table. His overall numbers stood at 184 shots and 16 errors. Wrapping up the batch, Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Klaus made a mess of it from the start, needing 37 shots and four errors to complete the game.
Group five kicks off with Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina shooting 15-ball with the blue cue. Rosalina had an up-and-down outing, needing three errors in 27 shots to finish despite showing flashes of positive play. The Arrows' Klaus is the 138th player to finish qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy for his second appearance today. Klaus took just 15 shots with no errors in the game, for totals of 178 shots and 12 errors. The Union's Sydney C. is back with the green cue's last 12-ball qualifier of the year. Sydney C. finished in 17 shots with one error for a late missed contact. The 24th game today will see Atlantic Pirates stalwart Steven shoot Rotation with the purple cue. Steven struggled very early on, but recovered with just one error in his 27 shots. Rounding out the group, Pacific Volcanoes veteran Cowzart shoots Accuracy with the silver cue as the 139th qualifying finisher. Cowzart had one bizarre error in 18 shots in this game, to finish his run at 177 shots and 11 errors.
The sixth set opens with Archtown Arrows rookie Greg shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Greg showed masterful control to end in 19 shots with no errors. Southern Monarchs rookie Molly will try 15-ball with the red cue. An honest performance led Molly to 26 shots and three errors. Commerce Tradewinds star Taylor S. takes up the green cue for Rotation. Taylor S. started a little slow with one early error, but brought fire at the end to close in 21 shots. The Arrows' Greg will return to shoot Rotation with the green cue as well. Greg had the opposite game flow, starting hot but unraveling to 30 shots and one error at the end. Today's 30th game is the 140th qualifying end, as the Torpedoes' Blaze shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Blaze took one error early, but closed with a solid 18 shots. His qualifying totals were 184 shots and 8 errors.
Leading off the seventh group, Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky uses the purple cue for 15-ball. Good play in close quarters early on helped Dusky take no errors in 26 shots. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty is the 141st player to finish qualifying, using the silver cue for Accuracy. Kitty was inaccurate, a bad choice in this event, which saw her take one error in 21 shots. She had 183 shots and 15 errors in total. The 33rd player called today is Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer, who shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Summer held her own despite a scratch on the break for her lone error. She wrapped up the game in 27 shots. Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy is the 142nd player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Dreamy finished in 19 shots in the game, totaling 182 shots and 12 errors in her run. Closing the group, Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I has the green cue in hand for 15-ball. Twinkie I attacked well throughout the game, taking three errors but converting at 22 shots with a 9-15 combination to the bottom right.
Rockers captain Misty is back for her second game today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Misty lacked clear looks early on, and frustration pushed her to 39 shots with seven errors. The 37th game of the day is Rotation with the red cue for the Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia. She also appeared frustrated by a lack of positioning, taking eight errors to end in 33 shots. The Eagles' Bear is next, using the green cue in 13-ball for his third outing today. Bear felt the fatigue, taking 39 shots and three errors as positioning never lined up right. The Pirates' Dusky will be 143rd to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Dusky required 21 shots and one error in the game, closing with 178 shots and 7 errors. Ending the batch, Boston Swifts veteran Sweetheart uses the purple cue in Rotation. Sweetheart had some luck on her side early on, taking just two errors before cruising to a finish with 25 shots.
The ninth group starts with Todavía Stills captain Easter using the red cue for 15-ball. Easter knew she needed a lucky bounce after her first couple of shots, and she got it, as the 1 collected the 15 to the bottom right to end with 10 shots and one error. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki is up next, using the green cue in Rotation. Niki didn't have it easy, but she was able to finish with 27 shots and three errors here. The Cascades' Andrew gets another look today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Andrew had one intentional error early (which counts as two), but took control from there to end in 22 shots. The 44th game today sees Lighton Prestige captain Acorn take up 15-ball with the purple cue. Acorn kept the 15 near the bottom left, then eventually deflected off the 10 to end at 20 shots and one error. The Spurs' Rosalina finishes the group and her qualifying, the 144th player to do so, as she shoots Accuracy with the green cue. Rosalina didn't have much in her game, taking one error in 20 shots. She finished at 188 shots and 22 errors.
The final group begins as Pirates rookie Buddy takes on Accuracy with the green cue as the 145th qualifying finisher. Buddy fared no better with 23 shots and no errors, giving him totals of 191 shots and 16 errors. Continuing along, the Swifts' Sweetheart is back for 15-ball with the red cue. A great start evaporated late for Sweetheart, who ended on 29 shots and two errors. The Torpedoes' Fuchsia takes her second game of the day in 15-ball with the purple cue. Fuchsia had the 15 near the bottom left all game, but missed her 1-15 combination chance and never got another look before closing at 26 shots and one error. The 146th player done with qualifying is the Monarchs rookie Molly, who will use the purple cue in Accuracy. Molly buried the rack in 19 shots with one error, but a shaky finish cost her time. Overall, she had 190 shots and 20 errors. Today's finale features the one who started it all today, the Rockers captain Misty, playing Accuracy with the blue cue as the 147th player to complete qualifiers. Misty finished on 21 shots with one error in this outing, and she totaled 180 shots and 13 errors after a tough day to finish.
There's just one more day left in qualifying, and it's tomorrow's 70-game finale.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 30
We're onto the final stretch of qualifying, as Accuracy is now the primary game to be played. First up...
Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. plays 13-ball with the purple cue. Taylor M. had three balls on the break and closed in 20 shots with no errors. Web City Spiders rookie Omari goes second today, using the silver cue for Rotation. Omari's strong play early helped him weather a tough middle that saw him take two errors before settling at 28 shots. Queens Flames superstar Violetta is the 112th player done with qualifying when she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Violetta was near perfect until the last ball, which saw her take one error and fade to 19 shots. That late fade put her at 138 shots and 9 errors, tied for second in the league. Another Flame, the newcomer Pauline, shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Pauline played well early on, with a little luck, and took only one error in 24 shots. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella is 113rd to complete qualifiers, using the red cue in Accuracy. Isabella was frustrated to take two early errors, and channeled that anger into a good finish at 18 shots. Overall, she had 162 shots and 26 errors during her qualifying run.
Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi keeps the red cue active in Accuracy as the 114th player done with qualifying. Luigi couldn't get any control, needing 21 shots to finish the effort for totals of 163 shots and 10 errors. Oceanside Waves enforcer Josie plays Rotation with the red cue in today's seventh game. Josie had a bad break and a lot of congestion on the table, needing two errors in 33 shots. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani is onto 15-ball with the blue cue. Dani played fast and smart here, striking early and then double-potting the 4 and 15 to the left corners to end with 6 shots and no errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers also plays 15-ball, but with the red cue. Whiskers also found an early finish, deflecting off the 5 to put the 15 in the bottom side for 14 shots with one error. Royal Crowns mainstay Jake closes his qualifying 115th by speed, using the purple cue for Accuracy. Jake was fine early on, but one error and a bad finish put him at 20 shots. His overall numbers were 168 shots and 15 errors.
Group three kicks off with Midland Predators sophomore Kitty using the silver cue in 15-ball. Kitty took way too long to get hot this time, needing 34 shots and three errors to close the game. Diamond Gems captain Shadow tries 15-ball with the purple cue here. Shadow had an absolute disaster of a game, taking 37 shots with seven errors. Another Gem, the newcomer Salmo, plays Accuracy with the green cue as the 116th player to finish qualifying. Salmo had a decent start, but quickly faded to 21 shots and one error. His totals stood at 202 shots and 18 errors, an awful run. Freedom Cascades strongman Nikolai is the 117th player to end his qualifying run, playing Accuracy with the purple cue. Nikolai had a scratch on the break for his lone error, then ended in 18 shots after a couple double-pots saved his effort. He had 145 shots and 5 errors in total. Taking us into the lunch break, Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Buddy didn't have an easy time, but a late surge helped him finish on 28 shots and two errors.
After the break, Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball plays 15-ball with the red cue. Snowball couldn't solve today's breaking problem, and she ended up with four errors in 28 shots. Gems captain Shadow is back as the 118th qualifying finisher, shooting Accuracy with the blue cue. Shadow had a good start go to waste after taking two errors to finish on 21 shots. His overall numbers were 183 shots and 16 errors. Continuing along, Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley shoots Rotation with the red cue. Seeing how the day has gone, Diddley disregarded the rules and took six errors to close with 24 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty is set to play 13-ball with the blue cue here. Misty held up well with just one error in 24 shots, and only a slow finish to weigh her down slightly. Going 20th today, Whitewater Shores veteran Katharine plays 15-ball with the green cue. Katharine put the 15 very near the top right early on, and converted at 10 shots with a 2-15 combination, despite taking two errors earlier in the game.
The fifth group gets going as Todavía Stills star Sierra plays Accuracy with the green cue, the 119th player to finish qualifying. Sierra stormed through the rack in 15 shots, ending her qualifying run at 187 shots and 13 errors. Next up, Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Nightfur lacked the traction necessary to find big success, ending at 29 shots and two errors in this outing. The 23rd player called today is the Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina, who shoots Rotation with the green cue. Rosalina took four errors early on, helping her clear a path to end in 24 shots. The Lumberjacks' Whiskers is back as the 120th player to complete qualifiers, using the purple cue in Accuracy to put two-thirds of all players in the completed category. Whiskers will almost assuredly be in the play-in round in this event after 24 shots and an error. Her overall totals were 178 shots and 11 errors. Rounding out the group, Todavía Stills star Ruby shoots 10-ball with the blue cue. Ruby was alright, taking two errors before converting the 7-10 combination to the top left to finish on 15 shots.
Pearl Surfers veteran Bright leads off the sixth set with Accuracy and the silver cue as the 121st player to finish qualifying. Bright needed only 15 shots to end this game, good for totals of 186 shots and 10 errors throughout his run. Meteors veteran Dani also uses the silver cue in Accuracy as the 122nd qualifying finisher. Dani had a scratch on the break, her lone error in 18 shots. She had 157 shots and 7 errors overall. Southridge Defenders newcomer Lize tries 15-ball with the purple cue next. Lize committed to reckless play early on, and ended up with seven errors in 35 shots after inefficiency forced her to clean up late after sinking the 15 illegally. Back in Accuracy, the Freedom Cascades' Stripes is the 123rd player to finish qualifying as she takes up the blue cue. Stripes scratched on the break, but recovered to finish at 18 shots in the game. She posted 168 shots and 9 errors in total. Ending the batch, Modernistic Union veteran Daisy shoots Accuracy with the red cue, the 124th player to finish qualifying. Daisy had some questionable plays, but ended at 17 shots and no errors. Overall, she had 178 shots and 13 errors.
Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette exits qualifying 125th by speed, using the red cue for Accuracy. Tigerette didn't take an error in 18 shots, showing command from the start. She finished her run at 176 shots and 12 errors. Lighton Prestige star Spirit plays the 32nd game today, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Spirit battled for a little bit, then converted a 3-15 combination to the top left for 7 shots and one error in her game. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew is next, using the purple cue in 13-ball. Andrew didn't have the most elegant of finishes, taking 26 shots and one early error for an overfill. Sharks captain Nightfur keeps the purple cue up for her second game of the day, which will be 15-ball. Nightfur was scuffling until she deflected a 1-15 combination off a couple of balls and directly to the bottom right to end in 4 shots with no errors. Infinity Torpedoes rookie Blaze wraps up the batch with the blue cue in 13-ball. Blaze took no errors, but a slow finish pushed him to 24 shots.
Group eight begins with the Spiders' Omari shooting 15-ball with the blue cue. Omari racked up five errors in 27 shots, wasting no time early on to avoid skidding too much. Today's 37th game is Rotation with the red cue for the Torpedoes' Blaze. It wasn't a great showing for the rookie, as Blaze needed 30 shots with only one error to finish. The Shores' Katharine gets her second game today in Accuracy with the purple cue, as she becomes the 126th player done with qualifying. Katharine was too shaky, taking one error in 22 shots. She had totals of 148 shots and 13 errors, with a poor finale once again costing a player valuable shots late today. Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak is up for 15-ball with the silver cue. Kodiak unleashed his play with only 23 shots and no errors in a beautiful performance. The Defenders' Lize closes the group with Accuracy and the red cue as the 127th player to complete qualifiers. Lize finished her game in 17 shots and no errors, for totals of 165 shots and 14 errors overall.
The ninth batch opens with North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Gal was organized and took only one error in 22 shots. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn is the 128th player to finish qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Katelynn did well with 18 shots in the game for totals of 170 shots and 11 errors. Back in 13-ball, the Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia uses the red cue. Fuchsia took three errors during her game, but still closed with 20 shots. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent keeps the red cue active for Accuracy as he is the 129th player done with qualifying. Vincent started slow but ended in 17 shots with no errors. His numbers closed at 163 shots and 6 errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer finishes the group with 13-ball and the red cue. Summer had a good strategy, but took two errors in 23 shots before she could finish the outing.
Victoria Spurs captain Spice starts the final group by ending her qualifying with the green cue in hand for the league's 130th Accuracy game. Spice had a good outing with 17 shots, putting her at 161 shots and 7 errors overall. Blades captain Snowball finishes qualifying 131st by speed as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Snowball took a late error for a scratch and ended with 19 shots. Her overall numbers read 163 shots and 15 errors. The 48th game of the day is Rotation with the red cue for Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus. It was a rough outing, as Klaus picked up three errors and couldn't string anything together before closing at 29 shots. The Prestige's Spirit is the 132nd player to complete qualifiers, using the green cue in Accuracy. Spirit was crisp to finish with 15 shots and no errors in the game, giving her 162 shots and 12 errors overall. Finally, Prestige captain Acorn plays Rotation with the purple cue. Acorn put together a decent showing with 26 shots and two errors.
Tomorrow's the last regular day in qualifying.
Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. plays 13-ball with the purple cue. Taylor M. had three balls on the break and closed in 20 shots with no errors. Web City Spiders rookie Omari goes second today, using the silver cue for Rotation. Omari's strong play early helped him weather a tough middle that saw him take two errors before settling at 28 shots. Queens Flames superstar Violetta is the 112th player done with qualifying when she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Violetta was near perfect until the last ball, which saw her take one error and fade to 19 shots. That late fade put her at 138 shots and 9 errors, tied for second in the league. Another Flame, the newcomer Pauline, shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Pauline played well early on, with a little luck, and took only one error in 24 shots. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella is 113rd to complete qualifiers, using the red cue in Accuracy. Isabella was frustrated to take two early errors, and channeled that anger into a good finish at 18 shots. Overall, she had 162 shots and 26 errors during her qualifying run.
Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi keeps the red cue active in Accuracy as the 114th player done with qualifying. Luigi couldn't get any control, needing 21 shots to finish the effort for totals of 163 shots and 10 errors. Oceanside Waves enforcer Josie plays Rotation with the red cue in today's seventh game. Josie had a bad break and a lot of congestion on the table, needing two errors in 33 shots. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani is onto 15-ball with the blue cue. Dani played fast and smart here, striking early and then double-potting the 4 and 15 to the left corners to end with 6 shots and no errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers also plays 15-ball, but with the red cue. Whiskers also found an early finish, deflecting off the 5 to put the 15 in the bottom side for 14 shots with one error. Royal Crowns mainstay Jake closes his qualifying 115th by speed, using the purple cue for Accuracy. Jake was fine early on, but one error and a bad finish put him at 20 shots. His overall numbers were 168 shots and 15 errors.
Group three kicks off with Midland Predators sophomore Kitty using the silver cue in 15-ball. Kitty took way too long to get hot this time, needing 34 shots and three errors to close the game. Diamond Gems captain Shadow tries 15-ball with the purple cue here. Shadow had an absolute disaster of a game, taking 37 shots with seven errors. Another Gem, the newcomer Salmo, plays Accuracy with the green cue as the 116th player to finish qualifying. Salmo had a decent start, but quickly faded to 21 shots and one error. His totals stood at 202 shots and 18 errors, an awful run. Freedom Cascades strongman Nikolai is the 117th player to end his qualifying run, playing Accuracy with the purple cue. Nikolai had a scratch on the break for his lone error, then ended in 18 shots after a couple double-pots saved his effort. He had 145 shots and 5 errors in total. Taking us into the lunch break, Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Buddy didn't have an easy time, but a late surge helped him finish on 28 shots and two errors.
After the break, Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball plays 15-ball with the red cue. Snowball couldn't solve today's breaking problem, and she ended up with four errors in 28 shots. Gems captain Shadow is back as the 118th qualifying finisher, shooting Accuracy with the blue cue. Shadow had a good start go to waste after taking two errors to finish on 21 shots. His overall numbers were 183 shots and 16 errors. Continuing along, Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley shoots Rotation with the red cue. Seeing how the day has gone, Diddley disregarded the rules and took six errors to close with 24 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty is set to play 13-ball with the blue cue here. Misty held up well with just one error in 24 shots, and only a slow finish to weigh her down slightly. Going 20th today, Whitewater Shores veteran Katharine plays 15-ball with the green cue. Katharine put the 15 very near the top right early on, and converted at 10 shots with a 2-15 combination, despite taking two errors earlier in the game.
The fifth group gets going as Todavía Stills star Sierra plays Accuracy with the green cue, the 119th player to finish qualifying. Sierra stormed through the rack in 15 shots, ending her qualifying run at 187 shots and 13 errors. Next up, Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Nightfur lacked the traction necessary to find big success, ending at 29 shots and two errors in this outing. The 23rd player called today is the Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina, who shoots Rotation with the green cue. Rosalina took four errors early on, helping her clear a path to end in 24 shots. The Lumberjacks' Whiskers is back as the 120th player to complete qualifiers, using the purple cue in Accuracy to put two-thirds of all players in the completed category. Whiskers will almost assuredly be in the play-in round in this event after 24 shots and an error. Her overall totals were 178 shots and 11 errors. Rounding out the group, Todavía Stills star Ruby shoots 10-ball with the blue cue. Ruby was alright, taking two errors before converting the 7-10 combination to the top left to finish on 15 shots.
Pearl Surfers veteran Bright leads off the sixth set with Accuracy and the silver cue as the 121st player to finish qualifying. Bright needed only 15 shots to end this game, good for totals of 186 shots and 10 errors throughout his run. Meteors veteran Dani also uses the silver cue in Accuracy as the 122nd qualifying finisher. Dani had a scratch on the break, her lone error in 18 shots. She had 157 shots and 7 errors overall. Southridge Defenders newcomer Lize tries 15-ball with the purple cue next. Lize committed to reckless play early on, and ended up with seven errors in 35 shots after inefficiency forced her to clean up late after sinking the 15 illegally. Back in Accuracy, the Freedom Cascades' Stripes is the 123rd player to finish qualifying as she takes up the blue cue. Stripes scratched on the break, but recovered to finish at 18 shots in the game. She posted 168 shots and 9 errors in total. Ending the batch, Modernistic Union veteran Daisy shoots Accuracy with the red cue, the 124th player to finish qualifying. Daisy had some questionable plays, but ended at 17 shots and no errors. Overall, she had 178 shots and 13 errors.
Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette exits qualifying 125th by speed, using the red cue for Accuracy. Tigerette didn't take an error in 18 shots, showing command from the start. She finished her run at 176 shots and 12 errors. Lighton Prestige star Spirit plays the 32nd game today, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Spirit battled for a little bit, then converted a 3-15 combination to the top left for 7 shots and one error in her game. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew is next, using the purple cue in 13-ball. Andrew didn't have the most elegant of finishes, taking 26 shots and one early error for an overfill. Sharks captain Nightfur keeps the purple cue up for her second game of the day, which will be 15-ball. Nightfur was scuffling until she deflected a 1-15 combination off a couple of balls and directly to the bottom right to end in 4 shots with no errors. Infinity Torpedoes rookie Blaze wraps up the batch with the blue cue in 13-ball. Blaze took no errors, but a slow finish pushed him to 24 shots.
Group eight begins with the Spiders' Omari shooting 15-ball with the blue cue. Omari racked up five errors in 27 shots, wasting no time early on to avoid skidding too much. Today's 37th game is Rotation with the red cue for the Torpedoes' Blaze. It wasn't a great showing for the rookie, as Blaze needed 30 shots with only one error to finish. The Shores' Katharine gets her second game today in Accuracy with the purple cue, as she becomes the 126th player done with qualifying. Katharine was too shaky, taking one error in 22 shots. She had totals of 148 shots and 13 errors, with a poor finale once again costing a player valuable shots late today. Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak is up for 15-ball with the silver cue. Kodiak unleashed his play with only 23 shots and no errors in a beautiful performance. The Defenders' Lize closes the group with Accuracy and the red cue as the 127th player to complete qualifiers. Lize finished her game in 17 shots and no errors, for totals of 165 shots and 14 errors overall.
The ninth batch opens with North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Gal was organized and took only one error in 22 shots. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn is the 128th player to finish qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Katelynn did well with 18 shots in the game for totals of 170 shots and 11 errors. Back in 13-ball, the Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia uses the red cue. Fuchsia took three errors during her game, but still closed with 20 shots. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent keeps the red cue active for Accuracy as he is the 129th player done with qualifying. Vincent started slow but ended in 17 shots with no errors. His numbers closed at 163 shots and 6 errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer finishes the group with 13-ball and the red cue. Summer had a good strategy, but took two errors in 23 shots before she could finish the outing.
Victoria Spurs captain Spice starts the final group by ending her qualifying with the green cue in hand for the league's 130th Accuracy game. Spice had a good outing with 17 shots, putting her at 161 shots and 7 errors overall. Blades captain Snowball finishes qualifying 131st by speed as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Snowball took a late error for a scratch and ended with 19 shots. Her overall numbers read 163 shots and 15 errors. The 48th game of the day is Rotation with the red cue for Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus. It was a rough outing, as Klaus picked up three errors and couldn't string anything together before closing at 29 shots. The Prestige's Spirit is the 132nd player to complete qualifiers, using the green cue in Accuracy. Spirit was crisp to finish with 15 shots and no errors in the game, giving her 162 shots and 12 errors overall. Finally, Prestige captain Acorn plays Rotation with the purple cue. Acorn put together a decent showing with 26 shots and two errors.
Tomorrow's the last regular day in qualifying.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 29
Today's the last day with a 15-ball majority segment before we transition to the final phase of qualifying. Today's action begins with...
The Harrison Specters' Rudolph, who shoots Rotation with the blue cue after closing yesterday's games. Rudolph too often settled for contact plays, ending up with 33 shots despite taking only two errors. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball also plays Rotation, but with the red cue. Snowball was very good at first, then faded a bit late to end on 21 shots and two errors. Royal Crowns mainstay Jake also uses the red cue for his Rotation appearance. Jake had four errors in his turn, then finished in 27 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty keeps the red cue active for 12-ball. Misty kept herself composed in the mid-game, ending on 22 shots with only one error. Stonebridge Wolves youngster Hershey will play fifth today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Hershey tried to play well, but lucky bounces paved his way early on, and he needed three errors in 26 shots by the end of the game.
Southern Monarchs veteran Mams is the 95th player to finish qualifying as she plays Accuracy with the silver cue. Mams was pretty good with 16 shots in the game, for totals of 167 shots and 10 errors. Golden Pilots veteran Strut will end his qualifying 96th by speed with the purple cue in hand for Accuracy. Strut was not very sharp early on, and he would need 20 shots with no errors to finish. Overall, he had 159 shots and 10 errors during qualifiers. Oceanside Waves third-year Josie shoots 13-ball with the purple cue. Josie illegally potted the 8 early, resulting in five errors, but a strong finish put her at 23 shots anyway. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani shoots Rotation with the blue cue in today's ninth game. Dani held her own with 26 shots and just one error in a decent outing. Pearl Surfers veteran Bright will end the group with the red cue in 15-ball. Bright played smart early on, then brought heat to close in 22 shots with two errors.
The third group gets going as Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia plays 12-ball with the red cue, it's last turn in the event. Fuchsia had one error for an overfill, but finished in 22 shots in a strong game. Victoria Spurs captain Spice gets the 12th game of the day, using the purple cue for 15-ball. Spice had a lightning-fast start, but got sloppy later and took two errors to finish in 22 shots. Southridge Defenders star Bianca will shoot accuracy with the red cue as the 97th player to complete qualifiers. Bianca had one error in 19 shots in a one-dimensional turn. She finished qualifying with 190 shots and 21 errors. Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Missy shoots Accuracy with the blue cue as the 98th player to finish qualifying. Missy was good early on and closed in 17 shots with no errors, for totals of 176 shots and 12 errors overall. Rounding out the batch, Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert has the silver cue in Accuracy as the 99th qualifying finisher. Hughbert needed 18 shots in the game to finish with 171 shots and 9 errors overall.
The fourth group starts with Queens Flames newcomer Pauline using the green cue in 13-ball. Pauline had a wonderful start with stripes, but solids hung her up to 24 shots and one error. Up next, Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Dreamy kept the 15 close but couldn't work onto it, needing 27 shots and three errors to exit the game. Southridge Defenders newcomer Lize draws in for 13-ball with the blue cue in today's 18th game. Lize was dominant from the start, but one error pushed her back to 15 shots. After that, Stonebridge Wolves rookie Jane plays Accuracy with the blue cue as the 100th player to finish qualifying. Jane had a fairly standard game with 18 shots and one error, for totals of 191 shots and 18 errors during her run. Wrapping up the group, Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo is on for 15-ball with the red cue. Salmo couldn't find traction early on, taking three errors, and his frenzied finish left him with 39 shots.
Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo goes 21st today as the 101st qualifying finisher, and she'll use the green cue in Accuracy. Oreo scratched on the break and wasn't sharp enough later on, taking 21 shots in the game. She had 183 shots and 18 errors overall. Modernistic Union sophomore Sydney C. keeps the green cue active for 9-ball. Sydney C. was clean with her performance, needing only 11 shots. Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi is ready to go with the silver cue in Accuracy, the 102nd player to end qualifying. Waluigi tried to get cheeky late in his game and ended up with 22 shots and one error. He had 158 shots and 11 errors in a good run overall, poor finish notwithstanding. Up next, Pearl Surfers veteran Boots has the silver cue up for Rotation. Boots did well, striking the ball early on and taking three errors later to help her close at 23 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Toki ends the group as the 103rd qualifying finisher, playing Accuracy with the red cue. Toki slipped up early on, needing 19 shots to clear the rack, giving him totals of 165 shots and 6 errors.
The sixth set opens with Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina shooting 13-ball with the purple cue. Rosalina was an absolute mess in positioning, playing to 34 shots and two errors. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy is next for 15-ball with the green cue. Chimpy made a mess of his finish, needing 33 shots and three errors in the unimpressive outing. Another 15-ball game is on the way for the Crowns' Jake, as he uses the purple cue for his second appearance today. Jake was dominant, taking just one error in 19 shots in an excellent showing. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream is the 104th player to complete qualifiers, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Ice Cream picked up one error in 20 shots in a somewhat questionable finale. She had 163 shots and 9 errors in total. Finishing the batch, Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt is 105th to finish qualifying, using the green cue for Accuracy. Cobalt took two errors and shakily finished at 22 shots, a recurring theme of poorer Accuracy games today. Overall, he had 187 shots and 15 errors.
Group seven kicks off with Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil playing 15-ball with the purple cue. Chicky Phil finished in 24 shots with three errors in a solid performance. Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah gets the 32nd game today, using the silver cue for 13-ball. Sarah held her own pretty well, taking 23 shots with two errors to finish the game. The Defenders newcomer Lize is back for a second game today, using the purple cue in Rotation. Lize had a decent start, but unraveled to 29 shots with four errors by the end. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki is ready to go with the purple cue in 13-ball. Niki attacked solids relentlessly after a great break, ending in 17 shots with one error. The last 9-ball qualifier belongs to the Todavía Stills' Ruby, who will use the red cue. Ruby did alright with 13 shots and one late error.
The eighth group begins with Swordpoint Blades youngster Bandit shooting Accuracy with the purple cue as the 106th player done with qualifying. Bandit closed at 16 shots and no errors. He had 172 shots and 15 errors in total. The 37th player called today is Diamond Gems captain Shadow, who shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Shadow was satisfied to take no errors, but he was slow to finish with 25 shots after a hot start. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal shoots 12-ball with the green cue next. Gal showed plenty of confidence in her skills, ending in 17 shots with no errors. Harrison Specters newcomer Dewey will try his hand with the silver cue in 15-ball. Dewey started with great pace, then took one error and coasted to the finish at 23 shots. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn also uses the silver cue in 15-ball to close the group. Katelynn had a wretched start, then found her groove and wound up double-potting the 4-15 combination to top left to end on 17 shots and two errors.
Modernistic Union veteran Kodiak leads off the ninth group with the silver cue in hand for Rotation. Kodiak looked very much in control with 22 shots and no errors in this outing. Whitewater Shores newcomer Smokey ends his qualifying 107th by speed, using the green cue in Accuracy. Smokey held steady with 18 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 169 shots and 9 errors overall. Pronger Tridents captain Precious follows with Accuracy and the silver cue as the 108th qualifying finisher. Precious zipped through the rack in 16 shots, ending her qualifying run at 157 shots and 7 errors. Todavía Stills captain Easter goes next, using the green cue in Rotation. Easter made a pair on the break and converted the rest of the rack in 20 shots with three errors. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles is the 109th player to end her qualifying run, using the blue cue for Accuracy in today's 45th game. Sparkles completed the game with no errors in 18 shots, and her qualifying numbers ended at 187 shots and 13 errors.
The final group is here, with Web City Spiders newcomer Nibbles using the red cue for Accuracy as the 110th player to finish qualifying. Nibbles closed at 19 shots and no errors in the game, for overall numbers of 159 shots and 9 errors. Boston Swifts mainstay Sweetheart picks up the purple cue to shoot 13-ball. Sweetheart tried to get too cute with positioning, taking her lone error before buckling down to end in 23 shots. Freedom Cascades veteran Roxy goes 48th today, the 111th player to complete qualifiers as she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Roxy rattled off 17 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 154 shots and 7 errors. Commerce Tradewinds superstar Taylor S. plays 13-ball with the silver cue next. Taylor S. kept it clean in 23 shots, navigating an occasionally tricky game quite nicely. Today's finale features the Todavía Stills' Sierra playing 15-ball with the blue cue. Sierra had a rough game, needing four errors and 32 shots after her lousy break.
That's it for today. Tomorrow, the first full day of the Accuracy majority period is on.
The Harrison Specters' Rudolph, who shoots Rotation with the blue cue after closing yesterday's games. Rudolph too often settled for contact plays, ending up with 33 shots despite taking only two errors. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball also plays Rotation, but with the red cue. Snowball was very good at first, then faded a bit late to end on 21 shots and two errors. Royal Crowns mainstay Jake also uses the red cue for his Rotation appearance. Jake had four errors in his turn, then finished in 27 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty keeps the red cue active for 12-ball. Misty kept herself composed in the mid-game, ending on 22 shots with only one error. Stonebridge Wolves youngster Hershey will play fifth today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Hershey tried to play well, but lucky bounces paved his way early on, and he needed three errors in 26 shots by the end of the game.
Southern Monarchs veteran Mams is the 95th player to finish qualifying as she plays Accuracy with the silver cue. Mams was pretty good with 16 shots in the game, for totals of 167 shots and 10 errors. Golden Pilots veteran Strut will end his qualifying 96th by speed with the purple cue in hand for Accuracy. Strut was not very sharp early on, and he would need 20 shots with no errors to finish. Overall, he had 159 shots and 10 errors during qualifiers. Oceanside Waves third-year Josie shoots 13-ball with the purple cue. Josie illegally potted the 8 early, resulting in five errors, but a strong finish put her at 23 shots anyway. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani shoots Rotation with the blue cue in today's ninth game. Dani held her own with 26 shots and just one error in a decent outing. Pearl Surfers veteran Bright will end the group with the red cue in 15-ball. Bright played smart early on, then brought heat to close in 22 shots with two errors.
The third group gets going as Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia plays 12-ball with the red cue, it's last turn in the event. Fuchsia had one error for an overfill, but finished in 22 shots in a strong game. Victoria Spurs captain Spice gets the 12th game of the day, using the purple cue for 15-ball. Spice had a lightning-fast start, but got sloppy later and took two errors to finish in 22 shots. Southridge Defenders star Bianca will shoot accuracy with the red cue as the 97th player to complete qualifiers. Bianca had one error in 19 shots in a one-dimensional turn. She finished qualifying with 190 shots and 21 errors. Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Missy shoots Accuracy with the blue cue as the 98th player to finish qualifying. Missy was good early on and closed in 17 shots with no errors, for totals of 176 shots and 12 errors overall. Rounding out the batch, Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert has the silver cue in Accuracy as the 99th qualifying finisher. Hughbert needed 18 shots in the game to finish with 171 shots and 9 errors overall.
The fourth group starts with Queens Flames newcomer Pauline using the green cue in 13-ball. Pauline had a wonderful start with stripes, but solids hung her up to 24 shots and one error. Up next, Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Dreamy kept the 15 close but couldn't work onto it, needing 27 shots and three errors to exit the game. Southridge Defenders newcomer Lize draws in for 13-ball with the blue cue in today's 18th game. Lize was dominant from the start, but one error pushed her back to 15 shots. After that, Stonebridge Wolves rookie Jane plays Accuracy with the blue cue as the 100th player to finish qualifying. Jane had a fairly standard game with 18 shots and one error, for totals of 191 shots and 18 errors during her run. Wrapping up the group, Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo is on for 15-ball with the red cue. Salmo couldn't find traction early on, taking three errors, and his frenzied finish left him with 39 shots.
Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo goes 21st today as the 101st qualifying finisher, and she'll use the green cue in Accuracy. Oreo scratched on the break and wasn't sharp enough later on, taking 21 shots in the game. She had 183 shots and 18 errors overall. Modernistic Union sophomore Sydney C. keeps the green cue active for 9-ball. Sydney C. was clean with her performance, needing only 11 shots. Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi is ready to go with the silver cue in Accuracy, the 102nd player to end qualifying. Waluigi tried to get cheeky late in his game and ended up with 22 shots and one error. He had 158 shots and 11 errors in a good run overall, poor finish notwithstanding. Up next, Pearl Surfers veteran Boots has the silver cue up for Rotation. Boots did well, striking the ball early on and taking three errors later to help her close at 23 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Toki ends the group as the 103rd qualifying finisher, playing Accuracy with the red cue. Toki slipped up early on, needing 19 shots to clear the rack, giving him totals of 165 shots and 6 errors.
The sixth set opens with Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina shooting 13-ball with the purple cue. Rosalina was an absolute mess in positioning, playing to 34 shots and two errors. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy is next for 15-ball with the green cue. Chimpy made a mess of his finish, needing 33 shots and three errors in the unimpressive outing. Another 15-ball game is on the way for the Crowns' Jake, as he uses the purple cue for his second appearance today. Jake was dominant, taking just one error in 19 shots in an excellent showing. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream is the 104th player to complete qualifiers, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Ice Cream picked up one error in 20 shots in a somewhat questionable finale. She had 163 shots and 9 errors in total. Finishing the batch, Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt is 105th to finish qualifying, using the green cue for Accuracy. Cobalt took two errors and shakily finished at 22 shots, a recurring theme of poorer Accuracy games today. Overall, he had 187 shots and 15 errors.
Group seven kicks off with Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil playing 15-ball with the purple cue. Chicky Phil finished in 24 shots with three errors in a solid performance. Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah gets the 32nd game today, using the silver cue for 13-ball. Sarah held her own pretty well, taking 23 shots with two errors to finish the game. The Defenders newcomer Lize is back for a second game today, using the purple cue in Rotation. Lize had a decent start, but unraveled to 29 shots with four errors by the end. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki is ready to go with the purple cue in 13-ball. Niki attacked solids relentlessly after a great break, ending in 17 shots with one error. The last 9-ball qualifier belongs to the Todavía Stills' Ruby, who will use the red cue. Ruby did alright with 13 shots and one late error.
The eighth group begins with Swordpoint Blades youngster Bandit shooting Accuracy with the purple cue as the 106th player done with qualifying. Bandit closed at 16 shots and no errors. He had 172 shots and 15 errors in total. The 37th player called today is Diamond Gems captain Shadow, who shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Shadow was satisfied to take no errors, but he was slow to finish with 25 shots after a hot start. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal shoots 12-ball with the green cue next. Gal showed plenty of confidence in her skills, ending in 17 shots with no errors. Harrison Specters newcomer Dewey will try his hand with the silver cue in 15-ball. Dewey started with great pace, then took one error and coasted to the finish at 23 shots. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn also uses the silver cue in 15-ball to close the group. Katelynn had a wretched start, then found her groove and wound up double-potting the 4-15 combination to top left to end on 17 shots and two errors.
Modernistic Union veteran Kodiak leads off the ninth group with the silver cue in hand for Rotation. Kodiak looked very much in control with 22 shots and no errors in this outing. Whitewater Shores newcomer Smokey ends his qualifying 107th by speed, using the green cue in Accuracy. Smokey held steady with 18 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 169 shots and 9 errors overall. Pronger Tridents captain Precious follows with Accuracy and the silver cue as the 108th qualifying finisher. Precious zipped through the rack in 16 shots, ending her qualifying run at 157 shots and 7 errors. Todavía Stills captain Easter goes next, using the green cue in Rotation. Easter made a pair on the break and converted the rest of the rack in 20 shots with three errors. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles is the 109th player to end her qualifying run, using the blue cue for Accuracy in today's 45th game. Sparkles completed the game with no errors in 18 shots, and her qualifying numbers ended at 187 shots and 13 errors.
The final group is here, with Web City Spiders newcomer Nibbles using the red cue for Accuracy as the 110th player to finish qualifying. Nibbles closed at 19 shots and no errors in the game, for overall numbers of 159 shots and 9 errors. Boston Swifts mainstay Sweetheart picks up the purple cue to shoot 13-ball. Sweetheart tried to get too cute with positioning, taking her lone error before buckling down to end in 23 shots. Freedom Cascades veteran Roxy goes 48th today, the 111th player to complete qualifiers as she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Roxy rattled off 17 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 154 shots and 7 errors. Commerce Tradewinds superstar Taylor S. plays 13-ball with the silver cue next. Taylor S. kept it clean in 23 shots, navigating an occasionally tricky game quite nicely. Today's finale features the Todavía Stills' Sierra playing 15-ball with the blue cue. Sierra had a rough game, needing four errors and 32 shots after her lousy break.
That's it for today. Tomorrow, the first full day of the Accuracy majority period is on.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 28
We're back for more qualifying action today. Leading off...
Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra plays 15-ball with the blue cue. Leandra was fairly solid early on, but three errors pushed her to 28 shots in the game. Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi gets today's second game, using the green cue in Rotation. Waluigi played well, closing in 23 shots with only two early errors. Everton Eagles mainstay Cleo is the 87th player to finish qualifying, playing Accuracy with the green cue. Cleo played it safe with 18 shots and no errors in her game, for totals of 138 shots and 8 errors, good for a provisional second place in qualifying. Another Eagle, the newcomer Vincent, will use the blue cue in 15-ball. Vincent played well despite tough positioning early in his game, then converted a 5-15 combination to the top right from distance to end on 10 shots with no errors. Atlantic Pirates stalwart Steven shoots 13-ball with the silver cue. Steven had a decent start, but his positioning on the 3 was a mess. He took four errors and 30 shots before finishing.
The 88th player done with qualifying is Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin, who plays Accuracy with the red cue. Kirstin kept her cool with 17 shots and no errors in the game. Her overall numbers were 162 shots and 10 errors. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt steps in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Cobalt couldn't control the cue ball enough, taking four errors in his 30 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty keeps the silver cue active for her 9-ball game. Misty nearly potted the 9 on the break, but ended up needing to clear the table, which she did in 13 shots with no errors. Queens Flames newcomer Pauline goes ninth today, using the purple cue in 10-ball. Pauline couldn't calibrate her shooting very well, taking one error in 21 shots. Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil leads us into the lunch break with the green cue in Rotation. Chicky Phil looked completely unprepared to play, needing 35 shots with seven errors in an ugly outing.
When we return, the Pacific Volcanoes' Cowzart tries Rotation with the blue cue. Cowzart couldn't get clear looks early on and needed 32 shots with two errors to finish the game. Golden Pilots veteran Strut keeps the blue cue up in 15-ball. Strut had a questionable early game, but he deflected off the 6 to push the 15 to the bottom left for 15 shots and two errors. The 13th game of the day is Rotation for the Capital City Sharpshooters' Sprinkles, who also uses the blue cue. Sprinkles never really got clear looks, and many of her decent attempts rattled out, causing her to take five errors in 42 shots. Harrison Specters third-year Rudolph is ready to go in 12-ball with the red cue. Rudolph started well, but bad positioning late stuck him with 25 shots and an error. Rounding out the group, the Swordpoint Blades' Bandit shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Bandit had an awful start, similar to many today, but recovered with 28 shots and two errors.
Group four kicks off with Commerce Tradewinds hotshot Solaris playing Accuracy with the blue cue as the 89th player to finish qualifying. Solaris attacked well early, faded in the middle, and recovered to 16 shots at the end. Overall, he had 150 shots and 10 errors during his run. Whitewater Shores veteran Katharine draws in for Rotation with the green cue. Katharine had to play a little dirty with five errors in 29 shots. More Rotation follows as the Atlantic Pirates' Isabella plays with the purple cue. Isabella took three errors, but that helped her close at a reasonable 26 shots. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball is next up, shooting 13-ball with the red cue. Snowball had a scratch on the break, the first of her two errors in a 24-shot outing. The 20th game today features Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. shooting 12-ball with the red cue. Taylor M. had a virtually effortless performance in 19 shots with no errors.
The fifth group gets going as the Sharpshooters' Sprinkles plays 15-ball with the silver cue in her second outing today. It's just not Sprinkles' day, as she needed 32 shots and three errors this time. Easter Sharks rookie Lily is the 90th player done with qualifying when she plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Lily was good early on, but slipped up later and ended on 19 shots. Overall, she had 153 shots and 12 errors, and her finish means half of all players are done. Pronger Tridents captain Precious goes 23rd today, using the silver cue for 15-ball. Precious looked ready to attack, but the 15 was placed near the top left, and she converted a 4-15 combination to end on 12 shots and two errors. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Frosty shoots 15-ball with the red cue next. Frosty kept her pace going well, finishing in 24 shots as she double-potted the 12-15 combination to the top right and the 13 to the top left as insurance. She had one error in the game. Wrapping up this batch, Hummingbirds captain Leandra is 91st to complete qualifiers with the red cue in hand for Accuracy. Leandra made up for some earlier failures by not missing once this time, taking 14 shots and no errors. She finished with 170 shots and 15 errors throughout her qualifying run.
The sixth set opens with Queens Flames superstar Violetta using the green cue for 15-ball. Violetta didn't have the best break, but attacked the cluster and jarred the 15 free, completing it with a double-pot combination to the bottom left on the 2. She had 5 shots and no errors. Following that, Freedom Cascades veteran Nikolai plays 15-ball with the green cue as well. Nikolai was good in a full-rack performance, needing 22 shots with one error to finish, including a mid-game triple-pot. Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers will shoot Rotation with the blue cue in today's 28th game. Whiskers couldn't get control early on, and then collapsed later with four errors in 36 shots. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn draws in for 13-ball with the silver cue. Acorn scratched on the break, but that was his lone error in 17 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon closes the group in Rotation with the silver cue. Watermelon couldn't get anything to connect early on, taking 35 shots and six errors by the end of the game.
The 31st player called today is the Volcanoes' Cowzart, who takes 15-ball with the purple cue in his second game of the day. Cowzart had a rotten start, with six errors stemming from his bad shot selection. He then finished in 29 shots with a late surge. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo draws in with the red cue in 13-ball. Oreo's good start went to waste with a sloppy finish that saw her take three errors before ending on 27 shots. Victoria Spurs captain Spice takes up the green cue to shoot Rotation. Spice played smoothly, taking no errors in 23 shots after a great start and passable finish. Todavía Stills star Sierra keeps the green cue active as she plays 13-ball. Sierra made good positioning out of a tough distribution, ending in 22 shots with no errors. The Knights' Oreo ends the group with Rotation and the silver cue in her second appearance today. Oreo had a solid showing despite three errors, which inflated her score to 26 shots.
Group eight starts as the Spiders' Waluigi gets his second game today, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Waluigi had tough angles and collected four errors among his 26 shots. Going 37th today, the Flames' Pauline uses the blue cue for 12-ball. Pauline was already in trouble after her second error, so she played safe to finish on 26 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert is next, using the red cue in 15-ball. Hughbert had a decent start, but a slow finish and three errors pinned him at 28 shots. Boston Swifts veteran Gradley gets the next game, using the green cue in 10-ball. Gradley pulled off a score of 20 shots and one error after struggling early on. Rockers captain Misty also plays 10-ball, but with the red cue, to finish the group. Misty got creative after a frustrating break, taking three errors but ending in 15 shots anyway.
Another Rocker leads off the ninth group, as Chimpy shoots Rotation with the red cue. Chimpy had a standard outing of 26 shots and two errors. Oceanside Waves rookie Megan will complete her qualifying run 92nd by speed as she plays Accuracy with the green cue. Megan did pretty well to end in 16 shots with no errors for the game. Her overall numbers were 187 shots and 10 errors. The next game goes to the Pirates' Isabella, who shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Isabella got a rare quad-pot on her second shot, and needed just 19 shots with three errors to close out the effort. Continuing along, the Knights' Oreo plays her third game today in 15-ball with the red cue. Oreo was highly effective early on, but a late fade and an error pushed to a still-good 21 shots. The 45th player drawn today is Whitewater Shores newcomer Smokey, who shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Smokey wasn't as good at the end as he was earlier, needing 27 shots with one error to finish.
North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo is 93rd to complete qualifiers as he plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Gizmo was lacking command in this game, needing 20 shots to finish. Overall, he had 173 shots and 11 errors. The Stills' Sierra picks up the silver cue for Rotation in her second game today. Sierra took three errors early on, but it paid off as she cruised to the end in 23 shots. Pacific Volcanoes stalwart Ms. Kitty is the 94th player done with qualifying, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Ms. Kitty was a little slow at first, but closed on 16 shots in the game and totals of 184 shots and 11 errors overall. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gal steps up in 10-ball with the green cue for today's 49th game. Gal couldn't get control of her positioning, taking three errors in 19 shots. The Specters' Rudolph ends the day with 13-ball and the blue cue. Rudolph displayed strong control, with just one error in 19 shots for a good end to the day's action.
Over half of the players are done, and just four days remain in the race to the exits.
Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra plays 15-ball with the blue cue. Leandra was fairly solid early on, but three errors pushed her to 28 shots in the game. Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi gets today's second game, using the green cue in Rotation. Waluigi played well, closing in 23 shots with only two early errors. Everton Eagles mainstay Cleo is the 87th player to finish qualifying, playing Accuracy with the green cue. Cleo played it safe with 18 shots and no errors in her game, for totals of 138 shots and 8 errors, good for a provisional second place in qualifying. Another Eagle, the newcomer Vincent, will use the blue cue in 15-ball. Vincent played well despite tough positioning early in his game, then converted a 5-15 combination to the top right from distance to end on 10 shots with no errors. Atlantic Pirates stalwart Steven shoots 13-ball with the silver cue. Steven had a decent start, but his positioning on the 3 was a mess. He took four errors and 30 shots before finishing.
The 88th player done with qualifying is Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin, who plays Accuracy with the red cue. Kirstin kept her cool with 17 shots and no errors in the game. Her overall numbers were 162 shots and 10 errors. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt steps in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Cobalt couldn't control the cue ball enough, taking four errors in his 30 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty keeps the silver cue active for her 9-ball game. Misty nearly potted the 9 on the break, but ended up needing to clear the table, which she did in 13 shots with no errors. Queens Flames newcomer Pauline goes ninth today, using the purple cue in 10-ball. Pauline couldn't calibrate her shooting very well, taking one error in 21 shots. Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil leads us into the lunch break with the green cue in Rotation. Chicky Phil looked completely unprepared to play, needing 35 shots with seven errors in an ugly outing.
When we return, the Pacific Volcanoes' Cowzart tries Rotation with the blue cue. Cowzart couldn't get clear looks early on and needed 32 shots with two errors to finish the game. Golden Pilots veteran Strut keeps the blue cue up in 15-ball. Strut had a questionable early game, but he deflected off the 6 to push the 15 to the bottom left for 15 shots and two errors. The 13th game of the day is Rotation for the Capital City Sharpshooters' Sprinkles, who also uses the blue cue. Sprinkles never really got clear looks, and many of her decent attempts rattled out, causing her to take five errors in 42 shots. Harrison Specters third-year Rudolph is ready to go in 12-ball with the red cue. Rudolph started well, but bad positioning late stuck him with 25 shots and an error. Rounding out the group, the Swordpoint Blades' Bandit shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Bandit had an awful start, similar to many today, but recovered with 28 shots and two errors.
Group four kicks off with Commerce Tradewinds hotshot Solaris playing Accuracy with the blue cue as the 89th player to finish qualifying. Solaris attacked well early, faded in the middle, and recovered to 16 shots at the end. Overall, he had 150 shots and 10 errors during his run. Whitewater Shores veteran Katharine draws in for Rotation with the green cue. Katharine had to play a little dirty with five errors in 29 shots. More Rotation follows as the Atlantic Pirates' Isabella plays with the purple cue. Isabella took three errors, but that helped her close at a reasonable 26 shots. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball is next up, shooting 13-ball with the red cue. Snowball had a scratch on the break, the first of her two errors in a 24-shot outing. The 20th game today features Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. shooting 12-ball with the red cue. Taylor M. had a virtually effortless performance in 19 shots with no errors.
The fifth group gets going as the Sharpshooters' Sprinkles plays 15-ball with the silver cue in her second outing today. It's just not Sprinkles' day, as she needed 32 shots and three errors this time. Easter Sharks rookie Lily is the 90th player done with qualifying when she plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Lily was good early on, but slipped up later and ended on 19 shots. Overall, she had 153 shots and 12 errors, and her finish means half of all players are done. Pronger Tridents captain Precious goes 23rd today, using the silver cue for 15-ball. Precious looked ready to attack, but the 15 was placed near the top left, and she converted a 4-15 combination to end on 12 shots and two errors. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Frosty shoots 15-ball with the red cue next. Frosty kept her pace going well, finishing in 24 shots as she double-potted the 12-15 combination to the top right and the 13 to the top left as insurance. She had one error in the game. Wrapping up this batch, Hummingbirds captain Leandra is 91st to complete qualifiers with the red cue in hand for Accuracy. Leandra made up for some earlier failures by not missing once this time, taking 14 shots and no errors. She finished with 170 shots and 15 errors throughout her qualifying run.
The sixth set opens with Queens Flames superstar Violetta using the green cue for 15-ball. Violetta didn't have the best break, but attacked the cluster and jarred the 15 free, completing it with a double-pot combination to the bottom left on the 2. She had 5 shots and no errors. Following that, Freedom Cascades veteran Nikolai plays 15-ball with the green cue as well. Nikolai was good in a full-rack performance, needing 22 shots with one error to finish, including a mid-game triple-pot. Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers will shoot Rotation with the blue cue in today's 28th game. Whiskers couldn't get control early on, and then collapsed later with four errors in 36 shots. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn draws in for 13-ball with the silver cue. Acorn scratched on the break, but that was his lone error in 17 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon closes the group in Rotation with the silver cue. Watermelon couldn't get anything to connect early on, taking 35 shots and six errors by the end of the game.
The 31st player called today is the Volcanoes' Cowzart, who takes 15-ball with the purple cue in his second game of the day. Cowzart had a rotten start, with six errors stemming from his bad shot selection. He then finished in 29 shots with a late surge. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo draws in with the red cue in 13-ball. Oreo's good start went to waste with a sloppy finish that saw her take three errors before ending on 27 shots. Victoria Spurs captain Spice takes up the green cue to shoot Rotation. Spice played smoothly, taking no errors in 23 shots after a great start and passable finish. Todavía Stills star Sierra keeps the green cue active as she plays 13-ball. Sierra made good positioning out of a tough distribution, ending in 22 shots with no errors. The Knights' Oreo ends the group with Rotation and the silver cue in her second appearance today. Oreo had a solid showing despite three errors, which inflated her score to 26 shots.
Group eight starts as the Spiders' Waluigi gets his second game today, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Waluigi had tough angles and collected four errors among his 26 shots. Going 37th today, the Flames' Pauline uses the blue cue for 12-ball. Pauline was already in trouble after her second error, so she played safe to finish on 26 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert is next, using the red cue in 15-ball. Hughbert had a decent start, but a slow finish and three errors pinned him at 28 shots. Boston Swifts veteran Gradley gets the next game, using the green cue in 10-ball. Gradley pulled off a score of 20 shots and one error after struggling early on. Rockers captain Misty also plays 10-ball, but with the red cue, to finish the group. Misty got creative after a frustrating break, taking three errors but ending in 15 shots anyway.
Another Rocker leads off the ninth group, as Chimpy shoots Rotation with the red cue. Chimpy had a standard outing of 26 shots and two errors. Oceanside Waves rookie Megan will complete her qualifying run 92nd by speed as she plays Accuracy with the green cue. Megan did pretty well to end in 16 shots with no errors for the game. Her overall numbers were 187 shots and 10 errors. The next game goes to the Pirates' Isabella, who shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Isabella got a rare quad-pot on her second shot, and needed just 19 shots with three errors to close out the effort. Continuing along, the Knights' Oreo plays her third game today in 15-ball with the red cue. Oreo was highly effective early on, but a late fade and an error pushed to a still-good 21 shots. The 45th player drawn today is Whitewater Shores newcomer Smokey, who shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Smokey wasn't as good at the end as he was earlier, needing 27 shots with one error to finish.
North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo is 93rd to complete qualifiers as he plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Gizmo was lacking command in this game, needing 20 shots to finish. Overall, he had 173 shots and 11 errors. The Stills' Sierra picks up the silver cue for Rotation in her second game today. Sierra took three errors early on, but it paid off as she cruised to the end in 23 shots. Pacific Volcanoes stalwart Ms. Kitty is the 94th player done with qualifying, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Ms. Kitty was a little slow at first, but closed on 16 shots in the game and totals of 184 shots and 11 errors overall. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gal steps up in 10-ball with the green cue for today's 49th game. Gal couldn't get control of her positioning, taking three errors in 19 shots. The Specters' Rudolph ends the day with 13-ball and the blue cue. Rudolph displayed strong control, with just one error in 19 shots for a good end to the day's action.
Over half of the players are done, and just four days remain in the race to the exits.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 27
We're firmly into 15-ball majority time now. Today's first action comes from...
Eastside Sharks rookie Lily, who shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Lily was a little sloppy with three errors in 27 shots for an acceptable outing. Freedom Cascades veteran Stripes is next for Rotation with the red cue. Stripes dominated early in her game, ending on 20 shots and two errors in the strong outing. Oceanside Waves star Celestia has the purple cue in hand for 10-ball. Celestia scratched on the break for her lone error in 15 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar is the 75th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Sugar had an error for a scratch, but still finished in 17 shots. Overall, she had 148 shots and 8 errors in a top-tier qualifying run. Today's fifth player is Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi, who uses the green cue for 15-ball. Luigi took three errors early on and finished at 28 shots in a mediocre performance.
The second group gets going with Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby playing 13-ball with the silver cue. Cubby was a little slow on his late-game positioning, ending on 27 shots and two errors. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Lorde is the 76th player to complete qualifiers, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Lorde took one error for an early scratch but still finished in 18 shots, for totals of 165 shots and 14 errors. Todavía Stills captain Easter will go eighth today, using the blue cue for 13-ball. Easter had two errors in the game, but still closed at 19 shots in a resilient showing. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent is set to play Rotation with the blue cue. Vincent showed strong control and took only one error in a solid 26 shots. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream takes us into the lunch break with the purple cue in 13-ball. Ice Cream had one error and 21 shots for the game, turning it up at the end.
When we return, Archtown Arrows stalwart Sleepy B. plays Accuracy with the red cue as the 77th player done with qualifying. Sleepy B. needed only 17 shots to complete the game, giving her 167 shots and 8 errors in total. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley is the 78th player done with qualifying, as she uses the silver cue in Accuracy. Shelley took one error for missed contact in her 20 shots, and ended with 199 shots and 19 errors overall. Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak is next for 12-ball with the red cue. Kodiak missed contact early on for his lone error, but still ended in 18 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison is the 79th player to finish qualifying, using the green cue in Accuracy. Maison needed 18 shots and no errors in the game to put his totals at 175 shots and 9 errors. At the back of the batch, Pronger Tridents veteran Potter plays Accuracy with the green cue as the 80th player to finish qualifying. Potter was just a step worse at 19 shots and one error in his game. His totals stood at 182 shots and 21 errors.
Group four begins with Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess shooting Accuracy with the purple cue as the 81st player done with qualifying. Princess scratched on the break, and a late fade pushed her up to 18 shots for the game. Overall, she had 185 shots and 21 errors. Freedom Cascades star Roxy draws in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Roxy kept the 15 in her sights late, sinking it at 18 shots despite taking three errors earlier. More 15-ball awaits for Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin, who will use the red cue. Kirstin kept it under control mostly with 23 shots and two errors in the game. The 19th game today is Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream shooting Rotation with the silver cue. Ice Cream knocked the rack down in 26 shots and no errors, a solid showing. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy wraps up this group with the blue cue in 15-ball. Missy had a hot start, then took two errors before cooling to 25 shots.
Southridge Defenders star Bianca leads off group five with the red cue in Rotation. Bianca finished in 26 shots with one error, a late fade the only reason she wasn't better. Oceanside Waves rookie Megan shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Megan had a couple of errors early on, but hard hits eventually led to the 8-15 combination going to the top-left on a kick for 21 shots. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn has the red cue in hand for 12-ball. Acorn took no errors in the game but still needed 23 shots to finish. The Union's Kodiak is back for his second game today, using the purple cue in 13-ball. Kodiak had a couple of errors and some struggles positioning, needing 25 shots to finish the outing. Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky draws in for 13-ball with the blue cue. Dusky was crisp, needing only 19 shots without an error in this appearance.
Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki opens the sixth set with the green cue in 12-ball. Niki was in total control, taking just one late error in her 17 shots. Another 12-ball game features the Oceanside Waves' Josie with the blue cue. Josie had a tougher distribution from the start, but she took no errors in 24 shots. The Pirates' Dusky gets a second game today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Dusky was okay despite some tough positioning, ending with 27 shots and two errors. The Swifts' Ice Cream gets her third game in the league's 29th game of the day, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Ice Cream was able to finish in 25 shots with two errors in a reasonably good game. Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy rounds out this group with the purple cue in 13-ball. Buddy was pretty good, needing 20 shots and two errors to get through his appearance.
The 31st game today sees Southern Monarchs captain Panda finish qualifying 82nd by speed with the purple cue in Accuracy. Panda kept it clean with 15 shots and no errors. Panda needed 169 shots and 5 errors overall during his qualifying run. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles plays 13-ball with the blue cue. Sprinkles had one error in 25 shots, with positioning near the end slowing her down quite a bit. More 13-ball follows as Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella plays with the green cue. Isabella had some really stupid decisions in her game, including an overfill and illegally potting the 8 early, but she still finished in 23 shots despite her seven errors. Next up, Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Bandit picked up three errors, showing a little shakiness in his 28 shots. Closing the group, Boston Swifts veteran Gradley gives the green cue its last 9-ball look. Gradley had a good break that led to a 2-9 combination to the bottom left to end in 2 shots with no errors.
Group eight starts with Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry playing Accuracy with the red cue as the 83rd player to finish qualifying. Strawberry had a rough go, needing 21 shots with one error to finish. She had 189 shots and 15 errors overall. Today's 37th game features the Cascades' Stripes with the purple cue in 15-ball for her second appearance of the day. Stripes was aggressive, but took three errors and faded to 27 shots at the end. Diamond Gems newcomer Debby is 84th to complete qualifiers, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Debby took no errors in her game, but loose shooting led to 21 shots. Debby had 168 shots and 10 errors during her qualifying run. Moving along, Modernistic Union veteran Daisy shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Daisy was sloppy with four errors in her 30 shots. The Defenders' Bianca gets her second game of the day in 15-ball with the silver cue. Bianca was pretty fast, but three errors pushed her to 25 shots in the end.
The ninth group kicks off with Puff I of the Modernistic Union shooting Accuracy with the red cue as the 85th qualifying finisher. Puff I closed out in 16 shots with no errors, a strong showing. She had 174 shots and 7 errors overall. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny also finishes qualifying with Accuracy and the silver cue, the 86th player to do so. Shiny was unstoppable, with a fortunate final bounce putting her at 14 shots for the game and 177 shots with 14 errors during her whole qualifying run. Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo is up for Rotation with the green cue in today's 43rd game. Salmo struggled late in the game, inflating his score to 32 shots and five errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert also plays Rotation, but with the blue cue. Hughbert ripped through the rack in 21 shots and even had time for one error. Victoria Spurs captain Spice ends this set with the green cue in 13-ball. Spice got a little awkward at the end, but still finished with 23 shots and one error.
Westside Rockers enforcer Midnight keeps the green cue active for Rotation. Midnight was very fast despite her three errors, closing with 21 shots. Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette will shoot 15-ball with the red cue here. Tigerette was lucky early on, then took three errors and closed the effort in 24 shots. The red cue stays active as Dreamy of the Swordpoint Blades does Rotation. Dreamy was too slow in her attack, taking just two errors in her 31 shots. Pearl Surfers veteran Bright goes 49th today with the purple cue in Rotation. Bright needed 28 shots with two errors to complete the outing, unable to sustain his hot start. Golden Pilots veteran Strut ends the day in Rotation with the blue cue. Strut was dominant from end to end in 22 shots with one error, a great finishing performance for a solid day.
We'll have another day of action tomorrow.
Eastside Sharks rookie Lily, who shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Lily was a little sloppy with three errors in 27 shots for an acceptable outing. Freedom Cascades veteran Stripes is next for Rotation with the red cue. Stripes dominated early in her game, ending on 20 shots and two errors in the strong outing. Oceanside Waves star Celestia has the purple cue in hand for 10-ball. Celestia scratched on the break for her lone error in 15 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar is the 75th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Sugar had an error for a scratch, but still finished in 17 shots. Overall, she had 148 shots and 8 errors in a top-tier qualifying run. Today's fifth player is Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi, who uses the green cue for 15-ball. Luigi took three errors early on and finished at 28 shots in a mediocre performance.
The second group gets going with Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby playing 13-ball with the silver cue. Cubby was a little slow on his late-game positioning, ending on 27 shots and two errors. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Lorde is the 76th player to complete qualifiers, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Lorde took one error for an early scratch but still finished in 18 shots, for totals of 165 shots and 14 errors. Todavía Stills captain Easter will go eighth today, using the blue cue for 13-ball. Easter had two errors in the game, but still closed at 19 shots in a resilient showing. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent is set to play Rotation with the blue cue. Vincent showed strong control and took only one error in a solid 26 shots. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream takes us into the lunch break with the purple cue in 13-ball. Ice Cream had one error and 21 shots for the game, turning it up at the end.
When we return, Archtown Arrows stalwart Sleepy B. plays Accuracy with the red cue as the 77th player done with qualifying. Sleepy B. needed only 17 shots to complete the game, giving her 167 shots and 8 errors in total. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley is the 78th player done with qualifying, as she uses the silver cue in Accuracy. Shelley took one error for missed contact in her 20 shots, and ended with 199 shots and 19 errors overall. Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak is next for 12-ball with the red cue. Kodiak missed contact early on for his lone error, but still ended in 18 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison is the 79th player to finish qualifying, using the green cue in Accuracy. Maison needed 18 shots and no errors in the game to put his totals at 175 shots and 9 errors. At the back of the batch, Pronger Tridents veteran Potter plays Accuracy with the green cue as the 80th player to finish qualifying. Potter was just a step worse at 19 shots and one error in his game. His totals stood at 182 shots and 21 errors.
Group four begins with Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess shooting Accuracy with the purple cue as the 81st player done with qualifying. Princess scratched on the break, and a late fade pushed her up to 18 shots for the game. Overall, she had 185 shots and 21 errors. Freedom Cascades star Roxy draws in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Roxy kept the 15 in her sights late, sinking it at 18 shots despite taking three errors earlier. More 15-ball awaits for Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin, who will use the red cue. Kirstin kept it under control mostly with 23 shots and two errors in the game. The 19th game today is Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream shooting Rotation with the silver cue. Ice Cream knocked the rack down in 26 shots and no errors, a solid showing. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy wraps up this group with the blue cue in 15-ball. Missy had a hot start, then took two errors before cooling to 25 shots.
Southridge Defenders star Bianca leads off group five with the red cue in Rotation. Bianca finished in 26 shots with one error, a late fade the only reason she wasn't better. Oceanside Waves rookie Megan shoots 15-ball with the purple cue. Megan had a couple of errors early on, but hard hits eventually led to the 8-15 combination going to the top-left on a kick for 21 shots. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn has the red cue in hand for 12-ball. Acorn took no errors in the game but still needed 23 shots to finish. The Union's Kodiak is back for his second game today, using the purple cue in 13-ball. Kodiak had a couple of errors and some struggles positioning, needing 25 shots to finish the outing. Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky draws in for 13-ball with the blue cue. Dusky was crisp, needing only 19 shots without an error in this appearance.
Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki opens the sixth set with the green cue in 12-ball. Niki was in total control, taking just one late error in her 17 shots. Another 12-ball game features the Oceanside Waves' Josie with the blue cue. Josie had a tougher distribution from the start, but she took no errors in 24 shots. The Pirates' Dusky gets a second game today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Dusky was okay despite some tough positioning, ending with 27 shots and two errors. The Swifts' Ice Cream gets her third game in the league's 29th game of the day, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Ice Cream was able to finish in 25 shots with two errors in a reasonably good game. Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy rounds out this group with the purple cue in 13-ball. Buddy was pretty good, needing 20 shots and two errors to get through his appearance.
The 31st game today sees Southern Monarchs captain Panda finish qualifying 82nd by speed with the purple cue in Accuracy. Panda kept it clean with 15 shots and no errors. Panda needed 169 shots and 5 errors overall during his qualifying run. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles plays 13-ball with the blue cue. Sprinkles had one error in 25 shots, with positioning near the end slowing her down quite a bit. More 13-ball follows as Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella plays with the green cue. Isabella had some really stupid decisions in her game, including an overfill and illegally potting the 8 early, but she still finished in 23 shots despite her seven errors. Next up, Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Bandit picked up three errors, showing a little shakiness in his 28 shots. Closing the group, Boston Swifts veteran Gradley gives the green cue its last 9-ball look. Gradley had a good break that led to a 2-9 combination to the bottom left to end in 2 shots with no errors.
Group eight starts with Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry playing Accuracy with the red cue as the 83rd player to finish qualifying. Strawberry had a rough go, needing 21 shots with one error to finish. She had 189 shots and 15 errors overall. Today's 37th game features the Cascades' Stripes with the purple cue in 15-ball for her second appearance of the day. Stripes was aggressive, but took three errors and faded to 27 shots at the end. Diamond Gems newcomer Debby is 84th to complete qualifiers, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Debby took no errors in her game, but loose shooting led to 21 shots. Debby had 168 shots and 10 errors during her qualifying run. Moving along, Modernistic Union veteran Daisy shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Daisy was sloppy with four errors in her 30 shots. The Defenders' Bianca gets her second game of the day in 15-ball with the silver cue. Bianca was pretty fast, but three errors pushed her to 25 shots in the end.
The ninth group kicks off with Puff I of the Modernistic Union shooting Accuracy with the red cue as the 85th qualifying finisher. Puff I closed out in 16 shots with no errors, a strong showing. She had 174 shots and 7 errors overall. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny also finishes qualifying with Accuracy and the silver cue, the 86th player to do so. Shiny was unstoppable, with a fortunate final bounce putting her at 14 shots for the game and 177 shots with 14 errors during her whole qualifying run. Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo is up for Rotation with the green cue in today's 43rd game. Salmo struggled late in the game, inflating his score to 32 shots and five errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert also plays Rotation, but with the blue cue. Hughbert ripped through the rack in 21 shots and even had time for one error. Victoria Spurs captain Spice ends this set with the green cue in 13-ball. Spice got a little awkward at the end, but still finished with 23 shots and one error.
Westside Rockers enforcer Midnight keeps the green cue active for Rotation. Midnight was very fast despite her three errors, closing with 21 shots. Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette will shoot 15-ball with the red cue here. Tigerette was lucky early on, then took three errors and closed the effort in 24 shots. The red cue stays active as Dreamy of the Swordpoint Blades does Rotation. Dreamy was too slow in her attack, taking just two errors in her 31 shots. Pearl Surfers veteran Bright goes 49th today with the purple cue in Rotation. Bright needed 28 shots with two errors to complete the outing, unable to sustain his hot start. Golden Pilots veteran Strut ends the day in Rotation with the blue cue. Strut was dominant from end to end in 22 shots with one error, a great finishing performance for a solid day.
We'll have another day of action tomorrow.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 26
We're onto the last week of qualifying, and we'll move from Rotation to 15-ball majority today. First up...
Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Sprinkles plays 12-ball with the red cue. Sprinkles collected 19 shots and one error in a solid opener for the day. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra is next up for 13-ball with the purple cue. Leandra displayed total dominance to finish in 17 shots with no errors. The Pearl Surfers' Boots goes third today, using the red cue in 13-ball. Boots was unable to get good positioning early on, forcing her to take 28 shots and three errors to complete the effort. Another 13-ball game sees Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur using the purple cue. Nightfur struggled to get clear looks after the early going, taking 31 shots and two errors to finish. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal plays 9-ball with the blue cue to end the group. Gal kept the 9 in her sights and finished in 4 shots with no errors by deflecting off the 1 to take the game at the top left.
Swordpoint Blades youngster Bandit keeps the blue cue active for 13-ball. Bandit had some shaky moments with three errors in 25 shots, a decent but unimpressive performance. Terrace City Knights third-year Melissa draws in for 12-ball with the green cue. Melissa had a good start and kept a decent pace to finish with 22 shots and one error. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy is the 70th player done with qualifying, using the green cue in Accuracy. Shaggy had three errors in an ugly performance, ending with 22 shots. Overall, she had 191 shots and 20 errors. Going ninth today, Diamond Gems newcomer Debby shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Debby skipped the formality and went straight to errors, taking six of them in 29 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Toki closes the group with the purple cue in hand for Rotation. Toki had one error in 25 shots, recovering from a nearly dangerous start.
The third batch kicks off with Web City Spiders newcomer Nibbles shooting 13-ball with the blue cue. Nibbles avoided disaster with workable positioning, taking no errors in his 25 shots. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny checks in for Rotation with the purple cue. Shiny showed patience near the end, which cost her a few points as she finished with 25 shots and no errors. Westside Rockers veteran Slinks shoots Accuracy with the green cue as the 71st player to complete qualifiers. Slinks was locked in with a pair on the break and 16 shots in the game. She had 178 shots and 17 errors overall during qualifying. Next up, Victoria Spurs captain Spice shoots 12-ball with the purple cue. Spice had a positive start, but took two errors and needed 23 shots to finish. The 15th game today sees Royal Crowns veteran Jake shoot 13-ball with the red cue. Jake had a good distribution on stripes, but executed slowly with two errors in 24 shots.
More 13-ball follows as Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon plays in the event with the red cue. Watermelon couldn't do much with her positioning, taking 28 shots and one error. Oceanside Waves rookie Rocky goes 17th today, using the blue cue in 12-ball. Rocky worked with stripes first, then attacked solids to end in 22 shots with one error. Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi is next with the green cue in Rotation. Luigi ended up with 30 shots and one error in his appearance. Southern Monarchs veteran Mams goes next with the blue cue in hand for 15-ball. Mams played with a fiery style, finishing in 17 shots and no errors as her shot on the 12 sent the 15 to the top right. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn finishes this group with 13-ball and the green cue. Katelynn knocked the rack down in 23 shots with no errors, getting favorable position near the end.
The parade of 13-ball continues with Swordpoint Blades veteran Dreamy shooting with the blue cue. Dreamy needed 28 shots and three errors as positioning eluded her throughout the game. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty will take up the green cue for Rotation. Kitty had a great start, but it fell apart in the middle, and she ended with 33 shots and three errors. The Hummingbirds captain Leandra is back for her second game today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Leandra lost her cool this time and needed 45 shots with nine errors to complete a frustrating game. The Prestige's Shiny also gets a second game today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Shiny had seven errors in her game, but it allowed her to salvage 29 shots for her score. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin wraps up the set with the red cue in hand for Rotation. Kirstin was on fire early, but cooled by the end before closing with 26 shots and two errors.
The Crowns' Katelynn also uses the red cue in Rotation to begin the sixth set. Katelynn was fairly solid with 27 shots and three errors in a sometimes challenging outing. More Rotation follows in the 27th game today, as Cobalt of the Viewpoint Sound Meteors uses the green cue in the event. Cobalt started well, but he also lost it in the middle, needing 29 shots with three errors. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy brings it back to 13-ball with the purple cue. Chimpy had decent positioning but didn't convert very well, needing 26 shots with two errors to escape. Boston Swifts veteran Sweetheart shoots 12-ball with the silver cue next in its last turn in the event. Sweetheart had plenty of good alignments go to waste over the course of her 27 shots, with only one error. Rounding out the group, Royal Crowns rookie Sunshine is the 72nd player done with qualifying when he shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Sunshine was good with 18 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 171 shots and 15 errors overall.
The seventh group opens as the Spiders' Nibbles plays Rotation with the silver cue in his second game today. Nibbles was in control, with just one error in a strong 24 shots. The purple cue sees its last turn in 9-ball when the Everton Eagles' Bear plays. Bear took one error in 13 shots for a fairly standard game. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo goes 33rd today with the blue cue in 12-ball. Oreo was doing fine until late in the game, when she had the bulk of her six errors that inflated her score to 29 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan is next, the 73rd player to finishing qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Neopolitan was sharp with 16 shots and no errors in the game. She had 168 shots and 13 errors overall. At the back of the group, Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby plays 10-ball with the blue cue. A great start was wasted by Cubby, who ended with 21 shots and one error.
Group eight also starts with Nibbles, who has the purple cue in hand for 15-ball this time. Nibbles nearly faced disaster with three early errors, but he was able to take the 6-15 combination to the top side to end in 17 shots. Commerce Tradewinds hotshot Solaris gets the red cue for Rotation in today's 37th game. Solaris had an acceptable outing of 26 shots and four errors, mixing both honest and reckless playing styles. Oceanside Waves enforcer Josie is ready to go in 10-ball with the purple cue. Josie was on track for a bad outing, but she pushed the 10 near the top right and used the 3 to knock it in at 12 shots and three errors. Todavía Stills star Sierra kept the purple cue active with 12-ball. Sierra was impressive, taking only one error in 20 shots in an assertive performance. The Tradewinds' Solaris is back for a second game today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Solaris took care of business in 26 shots with two errors.
The 41st player called today is Lorde of the Capital City Sharpshooters, who will use the silver cue in Rotation. Lorde's strong play early on bought her time to take it slow at the end, and she did to finish in 27 shots with two errors. Sharks rookie Toki is back for 15-ball with the green cue in his second appearance of the day. Toki was good for finding his play, taking only 24 shots with no errors. More 15-ball awaits when Southern Monarchs captain Panda uses the silver cue. Panda weaved through the rack expertly, needing 22 shots without an error. Infinity Torpedoes rookie Blaze steps in for 12-ball with the blue cue. Blaze suffered two errors late in his game, pushing him to 27 shots after he had dealt with positioning well early on. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles closes this batch with the red cue in 15-ball. Sparkles picked up four errors along the way, but still closed in 27 shots in a respectable outing.
The final group gets going as Eastside Sharks rookie Lily shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Lily was unstoppable, taking one error in only 17 shots to clear the table. The Spiders' Cubby gets his second today, using the purple cue in its last qualifier in 12-ball. Cubby had wretched positioning, needing 31 shots with just one error to exit the game. The Sharpshooters' Lorde is back to shoot 15-ball with the green cue. Lorde had some troubles in the middle of her game, taking four errors to wrap up at 29 shots. Another Sharpshooter, the newcomer Paps, uses the green cue in Accuracy as the 74th player to finish qualifying. Paps was a little shaky with 20 shots and one error for a scratch on the break. Overall, he had 160 shots and 7 errors during his qualifying run. Finally, Pronger Tridents captain Precious plays Rotation with the purple cue. Precious commanded her shot with near perfection, taking 21 shots and no errors.
We'll get a full day of 15-ball majority time tomorrow.
Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Sprinkles plays 12-ball with the red cue. Sprinkles collected 19 shots and one error in a solid opener for the day. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra is next up for 13-ball with the purple cue. Leandra displayed total dominance to finish in 17 shots with no errors. The Pearl Surfers' Boots goes third today, using the red cue in 13-ball. Boots was unable to get good positioning early on, forcing her to take 28 shots and three errors to complete the effort. Another 13-ball game sees Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur using the purple cue. Nightfur struggled to get clear looks after the early going, taking 31 shots and two errors to finish. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal plays 9-ball with the blue cue to end the group. Gal kept the 9 in her sights and finished in 4 shots with no errors by deflecting off the 1 to take the game at the top left.
Swordpoint Blades youngster Bandit keeps the blue cue active for 13-ball. Bandit had some shaky moments with three errors in 25 shots, a decent but unimpressive performance. Terrace City Knights third-year Melissa draws in for 12-ball with the green cue. Melissa had a good start and kept a decent pace to finish with 22 shots and one error. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy is the 70th player done with qualifying, using the green cue in Accuracy. Shaggy had three errors in an ugly performance, ending with 22 shots. Overall, she had 191 shots and 20 errors. Going ninth today, Diamond Gems newcomer Debby shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Debby skipped the formality and went straight to errors, taking six of them in 29 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Toki closes the group with the purple cue in hand for Rotation. Toki had one error in 25 shots, recovering from a nearly dangerous start.
The third batch kicks off with Web City Spiders newcomer Nibbles shooting 13-ball with the blue cue. Nibbles avoided disaster with workable positioning, taking no errors in his 25 shots. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny checks in for Rotation with the purple cue. Shiny showed patience near the end, which cost her a few points as she finished with 25 shots and no errors. Westside Rockers veteran Slinks shoots Accuracy with the green cue as the 71st player to complete qualifiers. Slinks was locked in with a pair on the break and 16 shots in the game. She had 178 shots and 17 errors overall during qualifying. Next up, Victoria Spurs captain Spice shoots 12-ball with the purple cue. Spice had a positive start, but took two errors and needed 23 shots to finish. The 15th game today sees Royal Crowns veteran Jake shoot 13-ball with the red cue. Jake had a good distribution on stripes, but executed slowly with two errors in 24 shots.
More 13-ball follows as Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon plays in the event with the red cue. Watermelon couldn't do much with her positioning, taking 28 shots and one error. Oceanside Waves rookie Rocky goes 17th today, using the blue cue in 12-ball. Rocky worked with stripes first, then attacked solids to end in 22 shots with one error. Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi is next with the green cue in Rotation. Luigi ended up with 30 shots and one error in his appearance. Southern Monarchs veteran Mams goes next with the blue cue in hand for 15-ball. Mams played with a fiery style, finishing in 17 shots and no errors as her shot on the 12 sent the 15 to the top right. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn finishes this group with 13-ball and the green cue. Katelynn knocked the rack down in 23 shots with no errors, getting favorable position near the end.
The parade of 13-ball continues with Swordpoint Blades veteran Dreamy shooting with the blue cue. Dreamy needed 28 shots and three errors as positioning eluded her throughout the game. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty will take up the green cue for Rotation. Kitty had a great start, but it fell apart in the middle, and she ended with 33 shots and three errors. The Hummingbirds captain Leandra is back for her second game today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Leandra lost her cool this time and needed 45 shots with nine errors to complete a frustrating game. The Prestige's Shiny also gets a second game today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Shiny had seven errors in her game, but it allowed her to salvage 29 shots for her score. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin wraps up the set with the red cue in hand for Rotation. Kirstin was on fire early, but cooled by the end before closing with 26 shots and two errors.
The Crowns' Katelynn also uses the red cue in Rotation to begin the sixth set. Katelynn was fairly solid with 27 shots and three errors in a sometimes challenging outing. More Rotation follows in the 27th game today, as Cobalt of the Viewpoint Sound Meteors uses the green cue in the event. Cobalt started well, but he also lost it in the middle, needing 29 shots with three errors. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy brings it back to 13-ball with the purple cue. Chimpy had decent positioning but didn't convert very well, needing 26 shots with two errors to escape. Boston Swifts veteran Sweetheart shoots 12-ball with the silver cue next in its last turn in the event. Sweetheart had plenty of good alignments go to waste over the course of her 27 shots, with only one error. Rounding out the group, Royal Crowns rookie Sunshine is the 72nd player done with qualifying when he shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Sunshine was good with 18 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 171 shots and 15 errors overall.
The seventh group opens as the Spiders' Nibbles plays Rotation with the silver cue in his second game today. Nibbles was in control, with just one error in a strong 24 shots. The purple cue sees its last turn in 9-ball when the Everton Eagles' Bear plays. Bear took one error in 13 shots for a fairly standard game. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo goes 33rd today with the blue cue in 12-ball. Oreo was doing fine until late in the game, when she had the bulk of her six errors that inflated her score to 29 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan is next, the 73rd player to finishing qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Neopolitan was sharp with 16 shots and no errors in the game. She had 168 shots and 13 errors overall. At the back of the group, Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby plays 10-ball with the blue cue. A great start was wasted by Cubby, who ended with 21 shots and one error.
Group eight also starts with Nibbles, who has the purple cue in hand for 15-ball this time. Nibbles nearly faced disaster with three early errors, but he was able to take the 6-15 combination to the top side to end in 17 shots. Commerce Tradewinds hotshot Solaris gets the red cue for Rotation in today's 37th game. Solaris had an acceptable outing of 26 shots and four errors, mixing both honest and reckless playing styles. Oceanside Waves enforcer Josie is ready to go in 10-ball with the purple cue. Josie was on track for a bad outing, but she pushed the 10 near the top right and used the 3 to knock it in at 12 shots and three errors. Todavía Stills star Sierra kept the purple cue active with 12-ball. Sierra was impressive, taking only one error in 20 shots in an assertive performance. The Tradewinds' Solaris is back for a second game today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Solaris took care of business in 26 shots with two errors.
The 41st player called today is Lorde of the Capital City Sharpshooters, who will use the silver cue in Rotation. Lorde's strong play early on bought her time to take it slow at the end, and she did to finish in 27 shots with two errors. Sharks rookie Toki is back for 15-ball with the green cue in his second appearance of the day. Toki was good for finding his play, taking only 24 shots with no errors. More 15-ball awaits when Southern Monarchs captain Panda uses the silver cue. Panda weaved through the rack expertly, needing 22 shots without an error. Infinity Torpedoes rookie Blaze steps in for 12-ball with the blue cue. Blaze suffered two errors late in his game, pushing him to 27 shots after he had dealt with positioning well early on. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles closes this batch with the red cue in 15-ball. Sparkles picked up four errors along the way, but still closed in 27 shots in a respectable outing.
The final group gets going as Eastside Sharks rookie Lily shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Lily was unstoppable, taking one error in only 17 shots to clear the table. The Spiders' Cubby gets his second today, using the purple cue in its last qualifier in 12-ball. Cubby had wretched positioning, needing 31 shots with just one error to exit the game. The Sharpshooters' Lorde is back to shoot 15-ball with the green cue. Lorde had some troubles in the middle of her game, taking four errors to wrap up at 29 shots. Another Sharpshooter, the newcomer Paps, uses the green cue in Accuracy as the 74th player to finish qualifying. Paps was a little shaky with 20 shots and one error for a scratch on the break. Overall, he had 160 shots and 7 errors during his qualifying run. Finally, Pronger Tridents captain Precious plays Rotation with the purple cue. Precious commanded her shot with near perfection, taking 21 shots and no errors.
We'll get a full day of 15-ball majority time tomorrow.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 25
We're set for another full day of action. Up first...
Southern Monarchs captain Panda plays Rotation with the silver cue. Panda had a bad start to the day, with 34 shots and just one error as positional play completely failed him. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella goes second today, using the purple cue for 10-ball. Isabella made a bold play, double-potting the 4 and 10 to the left corners to end in 8 shots with no errors. Back in Rotation, the Lighton Prestige's Spirit plays with the silver cue. Spirit didn't fare very well, racking up five errors in 30 shots as scratching was a major issue. Boston Swifts veteran Puff II is the 61st player to finish qualifying, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Puff II had three balls on the break, but one error and inconsistency put her at 16 shots for the game. Overall, she had 163 shots and 9 errors during qualifying. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent shoots 13-ball with the silver cue to end the first group. Vincent showed no fear, taking one error for an illegally potted ball but still closing with 21 shots.
Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus also shoots 13-ball with the silver cue. Klaus couldn't adapt to the game as it stood, needing 28 shots with two errors to clear the rack. Southern Monarchs rookie Molly is up for Rotation with the red cue. Molly had an awful start and never recovered, needing eight errors and 42 shots to finish. Midland Predators star Rainmane is the 62nd player done with qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Rainmane made a pair on the break, but faded to 19 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 179 shots and 12 errors throughout qualifying. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo will take up the blue cue for 15-ball. A lack of positioning put Gizmo with three errors and 31 shots in the game. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles does Rotation with the silver cue in what's looking like a bad day for long-form styles. Sparkles showed decent control in 28 shots, taking just one error but rarely stringing any long runs together.
Pronger Tridents newcomer Prism leads off group three with the purple cue in Accuracy, the 63rd player to complete qualifiers. Prism was steady with 16 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 185 shots and 19 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert is up for 13-ball with the green cue in today's 12th game. Hughbert held his own, but late caution pushed him up to 26 shots with one error. Before the lunch break, Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi plays 13-ball with the silver cue. Luigi finished in 22 shots, just taking one late error for missed contact. When we return, Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak shoots 10-ball with the green cue. Kodiak's positive start didn't last, and he fell at 17 shots with no errors. Queens Flames captain Crystal closes the group with the red cue in Accuracy as the 64th qualifying finisher. Crystal crisply finished in 15 shots with no errors in the game, giving her 179 shots and 16 errors overall.
The fourth group begins with Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer doing 12-ball with the blue cue. Summer was firmly in control, ending with 18 shots even with two errors to her name. Another 12-ball game sees Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah use the silver cue. Sarah was brilliant on solids, and took little time to finish in 15 shots with no errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Wings is ready to go in Rotation with the silver cue in today's 18th game. Wings avoided total disaster, taking only two errors in 28 shots in this appearance. Web City Spiders captain Jack is the 65th player done with qualifying, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Jack was mostly unimpressive with 21 shots and an error in the game. He totaled 159 shots and 6 errors throughout qualifying. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo draws in for 10-ball with the red cue. Oreo needed a little luck to end in 16 shots with two errors, but persistence paid off with a 6-10 combination to the bottom left.
The fifth batch kicks off with Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki using the blue cue in 10-ball. Niki had a hot start, then cooled off with one error before ending at 15 shots. Next up, Todavía Stills newcomer Pedey uses the silver cue for Rotation. Pedey started alright, but faded late and ended at 30 shots with two errors. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison is 23rd to play today, using the red cue in 15-ball. Maison plodded along just fine until he got to the 11, which he double-potted with the 15 in the top right and bottom side, respectively, to end at 25 shots with one error. The last 8-ball qualifier belongs to the Todavía Stills star Ruby, who shoots with the red cue. Ruby buried the rack in 21 shots with no errors. Wrapping up the group, Harrison Specters newcomer Dewey shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Dewey had few issues outside of one double-error. His solid play put him at 26 shots for the game.
The sixth set gets going when Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Frosty shoots Rotation with the green cue. Frosty quickly recognized she was in for a bad game and racked up six early errors to clear things up, enough to finish at 32 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Lorde is next, shooting 12-ball with the red cue. Lorde looked to be on the edge of problems, but she fixed it to end in 18 shots with no errors. Southern Monarchs veteran Mams follows that with the green cue in 13-ball. Mams navigated a tricky rack in 24 shots with two errors coming on one bad play. Continuing along, Diamond Gems newcomer Debby shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Debby came to play, taking only two errors in her 22 shots this game. The Monarchs' Mams is back for today's 30th game, using the red cue in Rotation. Mams had one error, but luck was mostly on her side to finish in 23 shots.
Group seven opens with Pronger Tridents captain Precious shooting 12-ball with the blue cue. Precious couldn't get a grip on the table, taking 34 shots with just one error as positioning eluded her late. She'll get no time to recover, immediately playing 13-ball with the red cue in her second straight appearance. Precious did better here, taking two errors but closing in 24 shots. The Stills' Pedey plays the 33rd game today, using the silver cue in 15-ball for his second appearance of the day. Luck was on Pedey's side, as a poor break led to a cluster-buster shot that he was able to use to jam the 15 to the bottom left for 1 shot and no errors. The Pirates' Isabella follows that with the silver cue in hand for 12-ball. Isabella notched the game in 25 shots with five errors, a fantastic break leaving her in awful positioning for virtually every solid. Rounding out this batch, Todavía Stills veteran Bells shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Bells kept the 15 tucked near the bottom left, and then picked it up with a deflection off the 9 to end at 17 shots and three errors.
Another 15-ball game with the red cue is on tap for Surfers veteran Wings. He had a spectacular break with three balls potted, but he squandered the advantage. Wings ended with 24 shots and no errors. The Stills' Pedey gets a third game today, using the purple cue in Accuracy as the 66th player to finish qualifying. Pedey completed his game in 18 shots with no errors. He ended with 163 shots and 15 errors overall. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew plays 12-ball with the blue cue in the 38th game of the day. Andrew couldn't solve his poor positioning and lack of conversions early on, taking 30 shots and two errors. The Stills' Bells becomes the 67th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Bells faded late in her game, needing 19 shots to finish. Overall, she had 189 shots and 15 errors during qualifying. Closing the set, Pronger Tridents veteran Potter brings on the silver cue for 15-ball. Potter had a rough start, but stabilized to finish with 26 shots and three errors.
The ninth group starts with Chimpy of the Westside Rockers shooting 12-ball with the blue cue. Chimpy struggled with positioning, needing 26 shots and two errors to complete the effort. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn also plays 12-ball, but she'll use the green cue in today's 42nd game. Katelynn had some trouble converting early on and ultimately needed 30 shots with three errors to finish. Next up, the Sharpshooters' Lorde plays 13-ball with the silver cue. Lorde had to work with a little positioning late, pushing her up to 26 shots with four errors in a sloppy outing. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani makes her return to action with the green cue in 13-ball. Dani showed some skill to finish the rack in 19 shots with no errors. Ending the group, Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny has the purple cue up for 13-ball. Shiny was a little shaky with two errors, but she completed the game in 24 shots.
The last group features the Surfers' Wings becoming the 68th player done with qualifying when he shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Wings shredded the rack in 16 shots, even with one error for a scratch. Overall, he had 178 shots and 8 errors. Next up, Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette plays Rotation with the blue cue. Tigerette overcame a sluggish start to post 26 shots with three errors when her mid-game creativity failed. Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril is the 69th player to exit qualifying, shooting Accuracy with the silver cue. Avril potted three balls on the break and cruised to 14 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 157 shots and 8 errors. Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo is up for 13-ball with the green cue in today's 49th game. Salmo had a rough go in positioning, needing 28 shots with three errors to complete the game. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess ends the day with the purple cue in 15-ball. Princess had four errors during her turn, then finished at 27 shots with a late surge.
We'll go again tomorrow, which features the transition to 15-ball majority time.
Southern Monarchs captain Panda plays Rotation with the silver cue. Panda had a bad start to the day, with 34 shots and just one error as positional play completely failed him. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella goes second today, using the purple cue for 10-ball. Isabella made a bold play, double-potting the 4 and 10 to the left corners to end in 8 shots with no errors. Back in Rotation, the Lighton Prestige's Spirit plays with the silver cue. Spirit didn't fare very well, racking up five errors in 30 shots as scratching was a major issue. Boston Swifts veteran Puff II is the 61st player to finish qualifying, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Puff II had three balls on the break, but one error and inconsistency put her at 16 shots for the game. Overall, she had 163 shots and 9 errors during qualifying. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent shoots 13-ball with the silver cue to end the first group. Vincent showed no fear, taking one error for an illegally potted ball but still closing with 21 shots.
Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus also shoots 13-ball with the silver cue. Klaus couldn't adapt to the game as it stood, needing 28 shots with two errors to clear the rack. Southern Monarchs rookie Molly is up for Rotation with the red cue. Molly had an awful start and never recovered, needing eight errors and 42 shots to finish. Midland Predators star Rainmane is the 62nd player done with qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Rainmane made a pair on the break, but faded to 19 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 179 shots and 12 errors throughout qualifying. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo will take up the blue cue for 15-ball. A lack of positioning put Gizmo with three errors and 31 shots in the game. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles does Rotation with the silver cue in what's looking like a bad day for long-form styles. Sparkles showed decent control in 28 shots, taking just one error but rarely stringing any long runs together.
Pronger Tridents newcomer Prism leads off group three with the purple cue in Accuracy, the 63rd player to complete qualifiers. Prism was steady with 16 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 185 shots and 19 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert is up for 13-ball with the green cue in today's 12th game. Hughbert held his own, but late caution pushed him up to 26 shots with one error. Before the lunch break, Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi plays 13-ball with the silver cue. Luigi finished in 22 shots, just taking one late error for missed contact. When we return, Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak shoots 10-ball with the green cue. Kodiak's positive start didn't last, and he fell at 17 shots with no errors. Queens Flames captain Crystal closes the group with the red cue in Accuracy as the 64th qualifying finisher. Crystal crisply finished in 15 shots with no errors in the game, giving her 179 shots and 16 errors overall.
The fourth group begins with Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer doing 12-ball with the blue cue. Summer was firmly in control, ending with 18 shots even with two errors to her name. Another 12-ball game sees Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah use the silver cue. Sarah was brilliant on solids, and took little time to finish in 15 shots with no errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Wings is ready to go in Rotation with the silver cue in today's 18th game. Wings avoided total disaster, taking only two errors in 28 shots in this appearance. Web City Spiders captain Jack is the 65th player done with qualifying, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Jack was mostly unimpressive with 21 shots and an error in the game. He totaled 159 shots and 6 errors throughout qualifying. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo draws in for 10-ball with the red cue. Oreo needed a little luck to end in 16 shots with two errors, but persistence paid off with a 6-10 combination to the bottom left.
The fifth batch kicks off with Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki using the blue cue in 10-ball. Niki had a hot start, then cooled off with one error before ending at 15 shots. Next up, Todavía Stills newcomer Pedey uses the silver cue for Rotation. Pedey started alright, but faded late and ended at 30 shots with two errors. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison is 23rd to play today, using the red cue in 15-ball. Maison plodded along just fine until he got to the 11, which he double-potted with the 15 in the top right and bottom side, respectively, to end at 25 shots with one error. The last 8-ball qualifier belongs to the Todavía Stills star Ruby, who shoots with the red cue. Ruby buried the rack in 21 shots with no errors. Wrapping up the group, Harrison Specters newcomer Dewey shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Dewey had few issues outside of one double-error. His solid play put him at 26 shots for the game.
The sixth set gets going when Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Frosty shoots Rotation with the green cue. Frosty quickly recognized she was in for a bad game and racked up six early errors to clear things up, enough to finish at 32 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Lorde is next, shooting 12-ball with the red cue. Lorde looked to be on the edge of problems, but she fixed it to end in 18 shots with no errors. Southern Monarchs veteran Mams follows that with the green cue in 13-ball. Mams navigated a tricky rack in 24 shots with two errors coming on one bad play. Continuing along, Diamond Gems newcomer Debby shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Debby came to play, taking only two errors in her 22 shots this game. The Monarchs' Mams is back for today's 30th game, using the red cue in Rotation. Mams had one error, but luck was mostly on her side to finish in 23 shots.
Group seven opens with Pronger Tridents captain Precious shooting 12-ball with the blue cue. Precious couldn't get a grip on the table, taking 34 shots with just one error as positioning eluded her late. She'll get no time to recover, immediately playing 13-ball with the red cue in her second straight appearance. Precious did better here, taking two errors but closing in 24 shots. The Stills' Pedey plays the 33rd game today, using the silver cue in 15-ball for his second appearance of the day. Luck was on Pedey's side, as a poor break led to a cluster-buster shot that he was able to use to jam the 15 to the bottom left for 1 shot and no errors. The Pirates' Isabella follows that with the silver cue in hand for 12-ball. Isabella notched the game in 25 shots with five errors, a fantastic break leaving her in awful positioning for virtually every solid. Rounding out this batch, Todavía Stills veteran Bells shoots 15-ball with the red cue. Bells kept the 15 tucked near the bottom left, and then picked it up with a deflection off the 9 to end at 17 shots and three errors.
Another 15-ball game with the red cue is on tap for Surfers veteran Wings. He had a spectacular break with three balls potted, but he squandered the advantage. Wings ended with 24 shots and no errors. The Stills' Pedey gets a third game today, using the purple cue in Accuracy as the 66th player to finish qualifying. Pedey completed his game in 18 shots with no errors. He ended with 163 shots and 15 errors overall. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew plays 12-ball with the blue cue in the 38th game of the day. Andrew couldn't solve his poor positioning and lack of conversions early on, taking 30 shots and two errors. The Stills' Bells becomes the 67th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Bells faded late in her game, needing 19 shots to finish. Overall, she had 189 shots and 15 errors during qualifying. Closing the set, Pronger Tridents veteran Potter brings on the silver cue for 15-ball. Potter had a rough start, but stabilized to finish with 26 shots and three errors.
The ninth group starts with Chimpy of the Westside Rockers shooting 12-ball with the blue cue. Chimpy struggled with positioning, needing 26 shots and two errors to complete the effort. Royal Crowns newcomer Katelynn also plays 12-ball, but she'll use the green cue in today's 42nd game. Katelynn had some trouble converting early on and ultimately needed 30 shots with three errors to finish. Next up, the Sharpshooters' Lorde plays 13-ball with the silver cue. Lorde had to work with a little positioning late, pushing her up to 26 shots with four errors in a sloppy outing. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani makes her return to action with the green cue in 13-ball. Dani showed some skill to finish the rack in 19 shots with no errors. Ending the group, Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny has the purple cue up for 13-ball. Shiny was a little shaky with two errors, but she completed the game in 24 shots.
The last group features the Surfers' Wings becoming the 68th player done with qualifying when he shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Wings shredded the rack in 16 shots, even with one error for a scratch. Overall, he had 178 shots and 8 errors. Next up, Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette plays Rotation with the blue cue. Tigerette overcame a sluggish start to post 26 shots with three errors when her mid-game creativity failed. Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril is the 69th player to exit qualifying, shooting Accuracy with the silver cue. Avril potted three balls on the break and cruised to 14 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 157 shots and 8 errors. Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo is up for 13-ball with the green cue in today's 49th game. Salmo had a rough go in positioning, needing 28 shots with three errors to complete the game. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess ends the day with the purple cue in 15-ball. Princess had four errors during her turn, then finished at 27 shots with a late surge.
We'll go again tomorrow, which features the transition to 15-ball majority time.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 24
We'll be unofficially through three-quarters of qualifying after today's action. Leading off...
Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril shoots 15-ball with the green cue. Avril took a couple of early errors, but generally kept a good pace to finish with 21 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah steps in for 10-ball with the silver cue. Sarah couldn't keep it clean with two early errors, then faded to 20 shots at the end. Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette draws in for 13-ball with the purple cue. Tigerette had good command and structure in taking only 21 shots with no errors in this game. Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli is the 52nd player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Charli wasn't as precise as necessary, taking 19 shots with no errors. She ended with 168 shots and 18 errors overall. Ending the group, Todavía Stills captain Easter shoots 12-ball with the green cue. Easter had one error for an illegally potted ball, but recovered to end in 22 shots.
Set two gets going with Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge using the green cue in 15-ball. Smudge had a hot start, but positioning slipped away late, causing her to take two errors in 25 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo goes seventh today with the blue cue in Rotation. Gizmo had a tough time getting good angles, but his five errors didn't hurt too much as he finished with 27 shots. Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo has the purple cue in hand for 12-ball. Salmo had a couple of errors, but he looked composed and finished in 20 shots. Terrace City Knights third-year Quincy is ready to go in 15-ball with the blue cue. Quincy cleared the table in 19 shots with no errors, a spate of double-pots early on helping his cause. Archtown Arrows mainstay Sleepy B. keeps the blue cue active for Rotation. Sleepy B. was precise with just one error in 18 shots in an impressive outing.
The 53rd qualifying finisher is Oceanside Waves captain Snuggle, who plays Accuracy with the silver cue. Snuggle had a decent outing with 18 shots and no errors, for qualifying totals of 165 shots and 12 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar is up for 15-ball with the silver cue. Sugar wasn't at her best, but still closed in 24 shots despite taking three errors after a hot start. The Knights' Quincy is back for Accuracy with the green cue as the 54th player to complete qualifiers. Quincy was pretty good to finish in 17 shots with no errors. His overall numbers stood at 157 shots and 7 errors. The 14th game of the day is 12-ball with the green cue for the Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina. This was a decent game, but two errors and bad positioning put Rosalina up to 24 shots. Leading into the break, Modernistic Union veteran Puff I plays Rotation with the red cue. Puff I had a fairly standard game, ending in 27 shots with one error.
The Arrows' Sleepy B. has the first game out of the break, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Sleepy B. had a poor break and needed 28 shots with three errors to complete this game. Victoria Spurs veteran Sage keeps the silver cue active in Accuracy as the 55th player done with qualifying. Sage chipped a couple of her plays, ending on 20 shots in the game. Overall, she had 177 shots and 11 errors during her run. Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky is next with the red cue in hand for 12-ball. Dusky ended in 20 shots despite a scratch on the break for her lone error. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic is the 56th player done with qualifying, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Dominic finished in 18 shots with no errors, and his overall totals were 175 shots and 10 errors. The 20th player called today is Rainmane of the Midland Predators, who will use the red cue in 13-ball. Rainmane faltered a bit with positioning and added three errors to push her score to 25 shots.
The Torpedoes' captain Smudge leads off group five as the 57th player finished with qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy for her second game today. Smudge lost her touch mid-game, needing 20 shots to finish. Overall, she had 182 shots and 16 errors during qualifying. The Predators' Rainmane is back for Rotation with the blue cue. Rainmane struggled a bit to lock onto her plays, ending with 29 shots and two errors. Oceanside Waves rookie Megan steps up for 12-ball with the purple cue. Megan navigated a tough rack well, but a slow finish put her at 22 shots with no errors. More 12-ball awaits as Pearl Surfers veteran Boots goes with the green cue for today's 24th game. Boots had one bad play, but it didn't stop her. She took two errors and closed at 21 shots. Wrapping up the batch, Central Warriors newcomer Mr. Snowman plays Accuracy with the red cue as the 58th qualifying finisher. Mr. Snowman started slow and ended with 20 shots in the game, totaling 171 shots and 11 errors overall.
Group six begins with Swordpoint Blades rookie Esmeralda shooting Accuracy with the purple cue, the 59th player to exit qualifying. Esmeralda set a quick pace and ended with 17 shots and no errors, for totals of 176 shots and 13 errors. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn is up next to play 10-ball with the red cue. Acorn salvaged the game in 13 shots by hounding for a 2-10 combination at the bottom left, taking one error as well. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan goes 28th today, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Neopolitan had a hot start, but couldn't sustain it to the end, which saw her finish with 23 shots and two errors. Back in 10-ball, Todavía Stills star Sierra plays with the silver cue, its last turn in the event. Sierra was horrible, taking three errors and 26 shots to get through the game. The Union's Puff I rounds out this set with 15-ball and the purple cue in her second game today. Puff I defied the odds early on, then had a slight fade with two errors to close on 25 shots.
The seventh group opens as Crystal of the Queens Flames shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Crystal had a lot of good moments, but she went cold at the end to finish with 28 shots and two errors. The Predators' Rainmane is up for her third game of the day, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Rainmane was doing fine until the 4, and a couple of other chases cost her two errors as she closed with 29 shots. More 15-ball follows as Westside Rockers veteran Slinks uses the silver cue in today's 33rd game. Slinks could have had a great game, but she has to chase the 15, taking two errors and 27 shots to complete the effort. Central Warriors veteran Noelle uses the red cue in Accuracy as the 60th player to complete qualifiers. Noelle had two balls on the break and closed in 14 shots in the game, with 157 shots and 7 errors to her name overall. Closing the batch, Web City Spiders rookie Omari draws in for 13-ball with the silver cue. Omari had wonderful distribution and worked his creative magic to get through the rack in 20 shots and one error.
Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt also plays 13-ball, using the purple cue. Cobalt had a scratch on the break and still ended in only 17 shots in a remarkable effort. The 37th game of the day belongs to Freedom Cascades veteran Roxy using the silver cue for 13-ball. Roxy had a bit of trouble with positioning early on, but finished strong at 22 shots with one error. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream picks up the green cue for 10-ball. Ice Cream had a decent start, but a couple of errors weighed her down to 17 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Lily keeps the green cue active for 12-ball. Lily was too loose on her shooting, taking five errors in her 23 shots for the game. Waves rookie Megan closes the eighth group with the silver cue in hand for 13-ball. Megan made an impact, with a little luck on her side as she scored 20 shots with only one error.
The ninth batch kicks off with Pronger Tridents captain Precious shooting 10-ball with the green cue. Precious did extensive set-up work to end the game in 15 shots with only one error. Waves rookie Megan gets her third game today, using the green cue in Rotation. Megan had a harder time after her lone error, floating to 27 shots by the end of the game. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin will try 13-ball with the silver cue next. Kirstin had an explosive break, leading to one of her two errors, but it helped her end the game in 21 shots. The Swifts' Ice Cream is back for 12-ball with the red cue in her second game today. Ice Cream had to be careful with positioning, but she took no errors in her 21 shots. The 45th player called today is Sharks rookie Lily, who has the green cue up for 13-ball in her second outing today. Lily had an error for an illegally potted ball but otherwise did well in 22 shots.
The Cascades' Roxy gets a second game today, using the purple cue in Rotation at the front of the final group. Roxy picked away at a cluster with expert precision, needing only 21 shots and one error in her game. Pronger Tridents newcomer Prism is up for 15-ball with the green cue. Prism had some iffy moments, taking three errors but also finishing at 23 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison takes up the blue cue for Rotation. Maison had a pretty bad start, taking three errors, but he turned up the heat to end in 25 shots for a strong game. Royal Crowns stalwart Jake will also use the blue cue, this time for 12-ball. Jake took one error but stuck to his game plan and finished with only 16 shots. The final game today is 10-ball with the green cue for the Boston Swifts' Sweetheart. A shaky start never improved as Sweetheart needed 21 error-free shots to complete the outing.
We'll be back again tomorrow to officially cross the three-quarters mark 15 games in.
Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril shoots 15-ball with the green cue. Avril took a couple of early errors, but generally kept a good pace to finish with 21 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds sophomore Sarah steps in for 10-ball with the silver cue. Sarah couldn't keep it clean with two early errors, then faded to 20 shots at the end. Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette draws in for 13-ball with the purple cue. Tigerette had good command and structure in taking only 21 shots with no errors in this game. Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli is the 52nd player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Charli wasn't as precise as necessary, taking 19 shots with no errors. She ended with 168 shots and 18 errors overall. Ending the group, Todavía Stills captain Easter shoots 12-ball with the green cue. Easter had one error for an illegally potted ball, but recovered to end in 22 shots.
Set two gets going with Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge using the green cue in 15-ball. Smudge had a hot start, but positioning slipped away late, causing her to take two errors in 25 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo goes seventh today with the blue cue in Rotation. Gizmo had a tough time getting good angles, but his five errors didn't hurt too much as he finished with 27 shots. Diamond Gems newcomer Salmo has the purple cue in hand for 12-ball. Salmo had a couple of errors, but he looked composed and finished in 20 shots. Terrace City Knights third-year Quincy is ready to go in 15-ball with the blue cue. Quincy cleared the table in 19 shots with no errors, a spate of double-pots early on helping his cause. Archtown Arrows mainstay Sleepy B. keeps the blue cue active for Rotation. Sleepy B. was precise with just one error in 18 shots in an impressive outing.
The 53rd qualifying finisher is Oceanside Waves captain Snuggle, who plays Accuracy with the silver cue. Snuggle had a decent outing with 18 shots and no errors, for qualifying totals of 165 shots and 12 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar is up for 15-ball with the silver cue. Sugar wasn't at her best, but still closed in 24 shots despite taking three errors after a hot start. The Knights' Quincy is back for Accuracy with the green cue as the 54th player to complete qualifiers. Quincy was pretty good to finish in 17 shots with no errors. His overall numbers stood at 157 shots and 7 errors. The 14th game of the day is 12-ball with the green cue for the Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina. This was a decent game, but two errors and bad positioning put Rosalina up to 24 shots. Leading into the break, Modernistic Union veteran Puff I plays Rotation with the red cue. Puff I had a fairly standard game, ending in 27 shots with one error.
The Arrows' Sleepy B. has the first game out of the break, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Sleepy B. had a poor break and needed 28 shots with three errors to complete this game. Victoria Spurs veteran Sage keeps the silver cue active in Accuracy as the 55th player done with qualifying. Sage chipped a couple of her plays, ending on 20 shots in the game. Overall, she had 177 shots and 11 errors during her run. Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky is next with the red cue in hand for 12-ball. Dusky ended in 20 shots despite a scratch on the break for her lone error. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic is the 56th player done with qualifying, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Dominic finished in 18 shots with no errors, and his overall totals were 175 shots and 10 errors. The 20th player called today is Rainmane of the Midland Predators, who will use the red cue in 13-ball. Rainmane faltered a bit with positioning and added three errors to push her score to 25 shots.
The Torpedoes' captain Smudge leads off group five as the 57th player finished with qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy for her second game today. Smudge lost her touch mid-game, needing 20 shots to finish. Overall, she had 182 shots and 16 errors during qualifying. The Predators' Rainmane is back for Rotation with the blue cue. Rainmane struggled a bit to lock onto her plays, ending with 29 shots and two errors. Oceanside Waves rookie Megan steps up for 12-ball with the purple cue. Megan navigated a tough rack well, but a slow finish put her at 22 shots with no errors. More 12-ball awaits as Pearl Surfers veteran Boots goes with the green cue for today's 24th game. Boots had one bad play, but it didn't stop her. She took two errors and closed at 21 shots. Wrapping up the batch, Central Warriors newcomer Mr. Snowman plays Accuracy with the red cue as the 58th qualifying finisher. Mr. Snowman started slow and ended with 20 shots in the game, totaling 171 shots and 11 errors overall.
Group six begins with Swordpoint Blades rookie Esmeralda shooting Accuracy with the purple cue, the 59th player to exit qualifying. Esmeralda set a quick pace and ended with 17 shots and no errors, for totals of 176 shots and 13 errors. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn is up next to play 10-ball with the red cue. Acorn salvaged the game in 13 shots by hounding for a 2-10 combination at the bottom left, taking one error as well. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan goes 28th today, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Neopolitan had a hot start, but couldn't sustain it to the end, which saw her finish with 23 shots and two errors. Back in 10-ball, Todavía Stills star Sierra plays with the silver cue, its last turn in the event. Sierra was horrible, taking three errors and 26 shots to get through the game. The Union's Puff I rounds out this set with 15-ball and the purple cue in her second game today. Puff I defied the odds early on, then had a slight fade with two errors to close on 25 shots.
The seventh group opens as Crystal of the Queens Flames shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Crystal had a lot of good moments, but she went cold at the end to finish with 28 shots and two errors. The Predators' Rainmane is up for her third game of the day, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Rainmane was doing fine until the 4, and a couple of other chases cost her two errors as she closed with 29 shots. More 15-ball follows as Westside Rockers veteran Slinks uses the silver cue in today's 33rd game. Slinks could have had a great game, but she has to chase the 15, taking two errors and 27 shots to complete the effort. Central Warriors veteran Noelle uses the red cue in Accuracy as the 60th player to complete qualifiers. Noelle had two balls on the break and closed in 14 shots in the game, with 157 shots and 7 errors to her name overall. Closing the batch, Web City Spiders rookie Omari draws in for 13-ball with the silver cue. Omari had wonderful distribution and worked his creative magic to get through the rack in 20 shots and one error.
Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt also plays 13-ball, using the purple cue. Cobalt had a scratch on the break and still ended in only 17 shots in a remarkable effort. The 37th game of the day belongs to Freedom Cascades veteran Roxy using the silver cue for 13-ball. Roxy had a bit of trouble with positioning early on, but finished strong at 22 shots with one error. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream picks up the green cue for 10-ball. Ice Cream had a decent start, but a couple of errors weighed her down to 17 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Lily keeps the green cue active for 12-ball. Lily was too loose on her shooting, taking five errors in her 23 shots for the game. Waves rookie Megan closes the eighth group with the silver cue in hand for 13-ball. Megan made an impact, with a little luck on her side as she scored 20 shots with only one error.
The ninth batch kicks off with Pronger Tridents captain Precious shooting 10-ball with the green cue. Precious did extensive set-up work to end the game in 15 shots with only one error. Waves rookie Megan gets her third game today, using the green cue in Rotation. Megan had a harder time after her lone error, floating to 27 shots by the end of the game. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin will try 13-ball with the silver cue next. Kirstin had an explosive break, leading to one of her two errors, but it helped her end the game in 21 shots. The Swifts' Ice Cream is back for 12-ball with the red cue in her second game today. Ice Cream had to be careful with positioning, but she took no errors in her 21 shots. The 45th player called today is Sharks rookie Lily, who has the green cue up for 13-ball in her second outing today. Lily had an error for an illegally potted ball but otherwise did well in 22 shots.
The Cascades' Roxy gets a second game today, using the purple cue in Rotation at the front of the final group. Roxy picked away at a cluster with expert precision, needing only 21 shots and one error in her game. Pronger Tridents newcomer Prism is up for 15-ball with the green cue. Prism had some iffy moments, taking three errors but also finishing at 23 shots. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison takes up the blue cue for Rotation. Maison had a pretty bad start, taking three errors, but he turned up the heat to end in 25 shots for a strong game. Royal Crowns stalwart Jake will also use the blue cue, this time for 12-ball. Jake took one error but stuck to his game plan and finished with only 16 shots. The final game today is 10-ball with the green cue for the Boston Swifts' Sweetheart. A shaky start never improved as Sweetheart needed 21 error-free shots to complete the outing.
We'll be back again tomorrow to officially cross the three-quarters mark 15 games in.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 23
We're firmly into Rotation majority play at this point, with today's action beginning with...
Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles using the green cue in 10-ball. Sprinkles had a decent start and took only one error for a scratch during her 15-shot outing. Victoria Spurs captain Spice is next for 9-ball with the silver cue. Spice showed some impressive control on tough shots, but it was a miss on the 5 that bumped the 9 to the top left to end her game at 5 shots and no errors. Another Spur, the veteran Sage, goes third today with the blue cue in hand for 15-ball. Sage sank the 15 illegally midway through her game, forcing her to finish at 24 shots and three errors. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin is ready to go in 12-ball with the silver cue. Kirstin played fairly well, taking it slow at the end to finish on 23 shots with one error. The 40th qualifying finisher is the Southridge Defenders' Wario, who plays Accuracy with the red cue. Wario was very sharp and took only 15 shots without an error in the game. He finished with 175 shots and 17 errors overall.
The second group kicks off with the Pearl Surfers' Wings playing 13-ball with the red cue. Wings was nearly dominant in this outing, taking 24 shots with no errors. The Spurs captain Spice is back for 10-ball with the purple cue in her second game today. Spice had no lucky finishes this time, ending in 18 shots with two errors. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley gets the eighth game today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Shelley couldn't get it done early, settling for 29 shots with one error in a decent game. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon will shoot 12-ball with the green cue next. Watermelon was in total control, needing just 17 shots and no errors to clear the rack. Ending the group, Diamond Gems rookie Autumn shoots Accuracy with the red cue as the 41st player to complete qualifying. Autumn wasn't quite at her best, needing 19 shots with one error to finish the outing. She had 187 shots and 13 errors in total during her first qualifying run.
The 11th player called today is Eastside Sharks rookie Lily, who plays 10-ball with the silver cue. Lily played quickly at first, then slowed down before deflecting off the 7 to pot the 10 at the top left for 12 shots and one error. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt picks up the blue cue for 12-ball. Cobalt took few risks, amassing two errors in his 21 shots for a solid game. Another 12-ball game awaits as Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette plays with the silver cue. Tigerette had some rough positioning, forcing her to take 24 shots with one error to complete the effort. Harrison Specters veteran Blizzard is the 42nd player done with qualifying when she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Blizzard suffered some tough misses and took an error in 21 shots in the game, ending with 182 shots and 11 errors overall. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar wraps up this batch with the silver cue in hand for 15-ball. Cheddar couldn't get a clear run to develop, taking 35 shots and three errors.
Oceanside Waves star Celestia is ready to play 9-ball with the red cue. Celestia was baited into shooting at the 9 near the bottom left, but ended up with two errors and wasted time in what became a 20-shot effort. Modernistic Union veteran Daisy is next with the green cue up for Rotation. Daisy couldn't salvage enough out of this game, needing 31 shots with four errors. After that, Katharine of the Whitewater Shores plays 13-ball with the red cue. Katharine brought quality on her shots, taking just 19 shots with one error to complete the appearance. Harrison Specters star Sydney S. is the 43rd player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. A decent break led to an unenviable spread that took Sydney S. 26 shots and two errors to navigate. The poor effort pushed her to 182 shots and 12 errors overall. The 20th game of the day is Rotation with the blue cue for Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar. This was nearly a perfect effort, as Sugar went error-free in 19 shots.
The fifth group gets going with Terrace City Knights third-year Quincy doing Rotation with the red cue. Quincy started a little slower with two early errors, but the bounces went favorably as he closed in 20 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Missy goes next with the green cue in Rotation. Missy turned in another strong effort with 23 shots and only two errors. Midland Predators veteran Americus is the 44th player to exit qualifying, doing so with the green cue in hand for Accuracy. Americus showed no mercy, draining a pair on the break and wrapping the game in 15 shots. She finished with 168 shots and 12 errors overall. The 24th game of the day is 10-ball with the green cue, played by Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia. A hot start turned a little cool after her lone error, but Fuchsia finished at 13 shots. More 10-ball ends the group with the Terrace City Knights' Melissa using the purple cue in the event. Melissa had a couple of errors in her game, but still ended at 14 shots with generally good play.
Group six starts as Southern Monarchs veteran Pounce plays Accuracy with the blue cue as the 45th player to finish qualifying. Pounce started hot, then slipped a little to end in 18 shots with no errors. Overall, he had 184 shots and 24 errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Marissa takes up the green cue for 15-ball. Marissa kept this game clean, taking no errors in 25 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks strongman Lionel closes his qualifying 46th, playing Accuracy with the purple cue. Lionel buried the rack in 18 shots with no errors, putting himself at totals of 167 shots and 6 errors. His Nighthawks teammate Cheddar will be 47th to finish qualifying, using the silver cue in her Accuracy outing. Cheddar had a quick burst in the middle of the game, ending in 18 shots with one error. Cheddar had 196 shots and 17 errors during her qualifiers. The 30th player to shoot today is Todavía Stills captain Easter, who plays 10-ball with the blue cue. Easter went pretty strong with 16 shots and no errors in this appearance.
Qualifying finales are speeding up, with the Queens Flames' Mario coming in 48th to play Accuracy with the purple cue. Mario had a great break, but an early error and bad positioning put him at 20 shots. He totaled 168 shots and 14 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra goes 32nd today, using the blue cue in 10-ball. Leandra was a little too loose, taking three errors early before closing at 18 shots. Another 10-ball game awaits as Royal Crowns veteran Jake shoots in the event. Jake had a better effort despite also taking three errors, clearing his rack in 15 shots. The last 8-ball qualifier with the silver cue is next, as the Everton Eagles' Bear makes a rare appearance. Bear made it worth the wait, as he took one error and still finished in 15 shots after potting two on the break. Rounding out the set, the 49th qualifying finisher is Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot, who plays Accuracy with the green cue. Hoot snapped the rack down in 18 shots with no errors. His totals were 190 shots and 18 errors overall.
The eighth group opens with Central Warriors captain Twilight becoming the 50th player to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Twilight spent too much time looking at the next shot, with critical misses pushing her to 21 shots. She finished qualifying at 177 shots and 16 errors. The 37th game of the day is 15-ball with the red cue for Stonebridge Wolves rookie Jane. She took three errors during the game, but a certain poise helped Jane end it in 25 shots. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball is up for 12-ball with the blue cue. Snowball played patiently and needed only 20 shots with no errors to finish this outing. Capital City Sharpshooters newcomer Paps is up next for 15-ball with the green cue. Paps had a couple of errors and slowed down near the end, but he was good with 26 shots. The set ends with Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella playing 9-ball with the blue cue. Isabella left the 9 near the bottom left after making two other balls on the break. At 7 shots, she converted the 5-9 combination to end an error-free game.
Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. is ready to go in 10-ball with the silver cue. Taylor M. suffered a couple of early errors, then clamped down to end in 16 shots. Todavía Stills star Sierra is up for 9-ball with the red cue. Sierra had to save a poor start with a 6-9 combination to the bottom left at the end to pin her at 13 shots with one error. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy goes 43rd today, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Shaggy had a great start, allowing herself to fade with three errors later on as she ended at 21 shots. Lumberjacks rookie Marissa gets a second game today, using the purple cue in Accuracy as the 51st qualifying finisher. Marissa had all the pace and ended in 16 shots with no errors, her totals resting at 191 shots and 12 errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I closes the group with the red cue in hand for Rotation. Twinkie I took four errors in her game, but it helped her pave the way to end at 25 shots.
The final group begins with Bright of the Pearl Surfers using the green cue in 13-ball. Bright played a smart game, with just one error in 23 shots. Midland Predators veteran Rainmane draws in for 12-ball with the purple cue. Rainmane had an ugly start with two errors early on, but stabilized to end with 19 shots. Hummingbirds captain Leandra gets second game today, using the green cue in 12-ball in the league's 48th game of the day. Leandra took no errors in her appearance, and her strong positioning allowed her to close at 20 shots. Pronger Tridents veteran Potter is up for Rotation with the red cue. Potter had three errors early on, but he quickly corrected course to end in 24 shots. Golden Pilots veteran Strut ends the day with the purple cue in 13-ball. Strut was on pace to do well until a slow finish saw him take three errors and coast to 25 shots.
Tomorrow is the unofficial three-quarter mark in qualifying.
Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles using the green cue in 10-ball. Sprinkles had a decent start and took only one error for a scratch during her 15-shot outing. Victoria Spurs captain Spice is next for 9-ball with the silver cue. Spice showed some impressive control on tough shots, but it was a miss on the 5 that bumped the 9 to the top left to end her game at 5 shots and no errors. Another Spur, the veteran Sage, goes third today with the blue cue in hand for 15-ball. Sage sank the 15 illegally midway through her game, forcing her to finish at 24 shots and three errors. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin is ready to go in 12-ball with the silver cue. Kirstin played fairly well, taking it slow at the end to finish on 23 shots with one error. The 40th qualifying finisher is the Southridge Defenders' Wario, who plays Accuracy with the red cue. Wario was very sharp and took only 15 shots without an error in the game. He finished with 175 shots and 17 errors overall.
The second group kicks off with the Pearl Surfers' Wings playing 13-ball with the red cue. Wings was nearly dominant in this outing, taking 24 shots with no errors. The Spurs captain Spice is back for 10-ball with the purple cue in her second game today. Spice had no lucky finishes this time, ending in 18 shots with two errors. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley gets the eighth game today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Shelley couldn't get it done early, settling for 29 shots with one error in a decent game. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon will shoot 12-ball with the green cue next. Watermelon was in total control, needing just 17 shots and no errors to clear the rack. Ending the group, Diamond Gems rookie Autumn shoots Accuracy with the red cue as the 41st player to complete qualifying. Autumn wasn't quite at her best, needing 19 shots with one error to finish the outing. She had 187 shots and 13 errors in total during her first qualifying run.
The 11th player called today is Eastside Sharks rookie Lily, who plays 10-ball with the silver cue. Lily played quickly at first, then slowed down before deflecting off the 7 to pot the 10 at the top left for 12 shots and one error. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt picks up the blue cue for 12-ball. Cobalt took few risks, amassing two errors in his 21 shots for a solid game. Another 12-ball game awaits as Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette plays with the silver cue. Tigerette had some rough positioning, forcing her to take 24 shots with one error to complete the effort. Harrison Specters veteran Blizzard is the 42nd player done with qualifying when she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Blizzard suffered some tough misses and took an error in 21 shots in the game, ending with 182 shots and 11 errors overall. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar wraps up this batch with the silver cue in hand for 15-ball. Cheddar couldn't get a clear run to develop, taking 35 shots and three errors.
Oceanside Waves star Celestia is ready to play 9-ball with the red cue. Celestia was baited into shooting at the 9 near the bottom left, but ended up with two errors and wasted time in what became a 20-shot effort. Modernistic Union veteran Daisy is next with the green cue up for Rotation. Daisy couldn't salvage enough out of this game, needing 31 shots with four errors. After that, Katharine of the Whitewater Shores plays 13-ball with the red cue. Katharine brought quality on her shots, taking just 19 shots with one error to complete the appearance. Harrison Specters star Sydney S. is the 43rd player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. A decent break led to an unenviable spread that took Sydney S. 26 shots and two errors to navigate. The poor effort pushed her to 182 shots and 12 errors overall. The 20th game of the day is Rotation with the blue cue for Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar. This was nearly a perfect effort, as Sugar went error-free in 19 shots.
The fifth group gets going with Terrace City Knights third-year Quincy doing Rotation with the red cue. Quincy started a little slower with two early errors, but the bounces went favorably as he closed in 20 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Missy goes next with the green cue in Rotation. Missy turned in another strong effort with 23 shots and only two errors. Midland Predators veteran Americus is the 44th player to exit qualifying, doing so with the green cue in hand for Accuracy. Americus showed no mercy, draining a pair on the break and wrapping the game in 15 shots. She finished with 168 shots and 12 errors overall. The 24th game of the day is 10-ball with the green cue, played by Infinity Torpedoes newcomer Fuchsia. A hot start turned a little cool after her lone error, but Fuchsia finished at 13 shots. More 10-ball ends the group with the Terrace City Knights' Melissa using the purple cue in the event. Melissa had a couple of errors in her game, but still ended at 14 shots with generally good play.
Group six starts as Southern Monarchs veteran Pounce plays Accuracy with the blue cue as the 45th player to finish qualifying. Pounce started hot, then slipped a little to end in 18 shots with no errors. Overall, he had 184 shots and 24 errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Marissa takes up the green cue for 15-ball. Marissa kept this game clean, taking no errors in 25 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks strongman Lionel closes his qualifying 46th, playing Accuracy with the purple cue. Lionel buried the rack in 18 shots with no errors, putting himself at totals of 167 shots and 6 errors. His Nighthawks teammate Cheddar will be 47th to finish qualifying, using the silver cue in her Accuracy outing. Cheddar had a quick burst in the middle of the game, ending in 18 shots with one error. Cheddar had 196 shots and 17 errors during her qualifiers. The 30th player to shoot today is Todavía Stills captain Easter, who plays 10-ball with the blue cue. Easter went pretty strong with 16 shots and no errors in this appearance.
Qualifying finales are speeding up, with the Queens Flames' Mario coming in 48th to play Accuracy with the purple cue. Mario had a great break, but an early error and bad positioning put him at 20 shots. He totaled 168 shots and 14 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra goes 32nd today, using the blue cue in 10-ball. Leandra was a little too loose, taking three errors early before closing at 18 shots. Another 10-ball game awaits as Royal Crowns veteran Jake shoots in the event. Jake had a better effort despite also taking three errors, clearing his rack in 15 shots. The last 8-ball qualifier with the silver cue is next, as the Everton Eagles' Bear makes a rare appearance. Bear made it worth the wait, as he took one error and still finished in 15 shots after potting two on the break. Rounding out the set, the 49th qualifying finisher is Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot, who plays Accuracy with the green cue. Hoot snapped the rack down in 18 shots with no errors. His totals were 190 shots and 18 errors overall.
The eighth group opens with Central Warriors captain Twilight becoming the 50th player to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Twilight spent too much time looking at the next shot, with critical misses pushing her to 21 shots. She finished qualifying at 177 shots and 16 errors. The 37th game of the day is 15-ball with the red cue for Stonebridge Wolves rookie Jane. She took three errors during the game, but a certain poise helped Jane end it in 25 shots. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball is up for 12-ball with the blue cue. Snowball played patiently and needed only 20 shots with no errors to finish this outing. Capital City Sharpshooters newcomer Paps is up next for 15-ball with the green cue. Paps had a couple of errors and slowed down near the end, but he was good with 26 shots. The set ends with Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella playing 9-ball with the blue cue. Isabella left the 9 near the bottom left after making two other balls on the break. At 7 shots, she converted the 5-9 combination to end an error-free game.
Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. is ready to go in 10-ball with the silver cue. Taylor M. suffered a couple of early errors, then clamped down to end in 16 shots. Todavía Stills star Sierra is up for 9-ball with the red cue. Sierra had to save a poor start with a 6-9 combination to the bottom left at the end to pin her at 13 shots with one error. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy goes 43rd today, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Shaggy had a great start, allowing herself to fade with three errors later on as she ended at 21 shots. Lumberjacks rookie Marissa gets a second game today, using the purple cue in Accuracy as the 51st qualifying finisher. Marissa had all the pace and ended in 16 shots with no errors, her totals resting at 191 shots and 12 errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I closes the group with the red cue in hand for Rotation. Twinkie I took four errors in her game, but it helped her pave the way to end at 25 shots.
The final group begins with Bright of the Pearl Surfers using the green cue in 13-ball. Bright played a smart game, with just one error in 23 shots. Midland Predators veteran Rainmane draws in for 12-ball with the purple cue. Rainmane had an ugly start with two errors early on, but stabilized to end with 19 shots. Hummingbirds captain Leandra gets second game today, using the green cue in 12-ball in the league's 48th game of the day. Leandra took no errors in her appearance, and her strong positioning allowed her to close at 20 shots. Pronger Tridents veteran Potter is up for Rotation with the red cue. Potter had three errors early on, but he quickly corrected course to end in 24 shots. Golden Pilots veteran Strut ends the day with the purple cue in 13-ball. Strut was on pace to do well until a slow finish saw him take three errors and coast to 25 shots.
Tomorrow is the unofficial three-quarter mark in qualifying.
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