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.
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