We've put the scheduled off day behind us, so we're ready to continue the Second Round. First up...
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Rosalina v. Dusky. The purple cue is on for 10-ball. Victoria's Rosalina thought she had a chance in game 1, but she played herself out of position near the end. Atlantic's Dusky recovered it with a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. Another tightly contested start in game 2 eventually tipped to the Pirates' Dusky with her three-ball run-out. Those finishing skills helped Dusky secure the series at 2-0 over the Spurs' Rosalina. In game 3, Rosalina had an illegally potted 10 at first. She received a second chance at the win, but missed that shot, and Dusky put it away at the top right to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Dusky is set to visit Todavía Stills newcomer Pedey in the bracket quarterfinals.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Twinkie II v. Kitty. The silver cue comes aboard for Accuracy. Harrison's Twinkie II had a good start to game 1, getting Midland's Kitty to fall behind by the midpoint. Twinkie II tripped up a bit later, but not too much, as Kitty also faltered. Twinkie II won 2-4 and holds a 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Twinkie II was stronger in game 2, much to the misfortune of the Predators' Kitty, who made mild improvements as well. Twinkie II didn't miss until late, and Kitty wasted the chance to hold onto a tie, allowing Twinkie II to take a 1-2 win to seal the series at 2-0. Kitty got lucky with a long shot that fell in the top left to keep the score tied, as neither player missed after that, which forced overtime. There, Twinkie II missed on the break, and Kitty converted for a 1-2 win. Twinkie II had a 2-1 series win and will visit the Pearl Surfers' Bright in the bracket quarterfinals.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Maggie v. Lionel. An Urban derby uses the silver cue for 13-ball in its last appearance today. Modernistic's Maggie scratched on the break in game 1, but managed a four-ball run later to keep things close. North Modernistic's Lionel replied with a three-ball run, then banked the 8 to the bottom side a few turns later for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Union's Maggie briefly looked to have an advantage in game 2, but she was unable to keep it clean, and a scratch would set her far back. The Nighthawks' Lionel seized the moment to attack, and kept that lead to the end as he clinched the series at 2-0. Maggie charged with a five-ball run in game 3, firmly asserting herself versus Lionel, who had played well to start. Maggie made the final pair two turns after her run to get the win, while Lionel's 2-1 series win gets him into the bracket quarterfinals versus the Midland Predators' Kitty.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Pounce v. Chris. The green cue is up now, playing 15-ball. Capital City's Chris had more of the offense in game 1, but he couldn't quite corral the 15 at the end, his three-ball run falling short. Southern's Pounce tapped the 15 into the bottom left for the win, giving him a 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Pounce had a chance for a big finishing run in an improved effort for game 2, but he missed the 14 to the top side. The Sharpshooters' Chris got a well-earned win, as he had played decently up to that point, and the series is fairly tied at 1. Pounce tried to make a kick shot on the 6 in the middle of game 3, but he clipped the 15 first and potted it illegally to the bottom side to gift the win and 2-1 series win to Chris. The stunning finish lets Chris head to Stonebridge in the bracket quarterfinals to face the Wolves' Hershey.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Bear v. Jack. Northeastern rivals meet in 15-ball with the purple cue. Frustrations boiled over quickly on both sides as corner pockets in particular were hard to corral. Web City's Jack was a little more off the rails in game 1, allowing Everton's Bear to sneak away with a win and 1-0 series lead. The Eagles' Bear was very strong in game 2 early on, but the Spiders' Jack pulled even later on. Jack was able to pick up the last pair of balls after Bear couldn't sink the 13. Jack's win tied the series at 1. Bear played reasonably well in game 3, but he began to fade near the end. Jack sensed it and attacked for a three-ball run-out to get the win and 2-1 series win. Jack will be on the road again in the bracket quarterfinals.
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Vladimir v. Misty. The red cue is in action with 10-ball. Westside's Misty did alright in game 1, finding a three-ball run-out with a 9-10 combination to the bottom left to get the win over Maplewood's Vladimir for a 1-0 series lead. In game 2, the Rockers' Misty surged with a four-ball run in the middle. It got close as the Lumberjacks' Vladimir provided a challenge late, but Misty made a pair of shots to get the win, securing the series at 2-0. Misty couldn't get things under control very well in game 3, leading to a long and sloppy battle. Vladimir would bank the 10 to the top right to get his lone win in the series, while Misty's 2-1 series win sees her take on a club-mate and fellow captain in the Queens Flames' Crystal in the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Avril v. Peach. Celebrity club-mates battle in 7-ball with the green cue. Pronger's Avril had to weather a run from North Modernistic's Peach in the middle of game 1, which ended with the visitor's miss on the 6. Avril then won with a bank on the 7 to the top left for the 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Peach couldn't get much traction in game 2, allowing the Tridents' Avril to run away with the win on a four-ball run-out. Avril clinched the series at 2-0. Peach worked a three-ball run in the middle of game 3, but again came up short in the end. Avril took the final pair of shots for the win to complete a 3-0 series sweep. She'll host Westside Rockers veteran Slinks in the bracket quarterfinals.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Leandra v. Angelica. A Southwestern derby features the red cue in 8-ball. Lighton's Angelica picked up the lead quickly in game 1, but Tysini's Leandra pushed back late on a four-ball run. Angelica had trouble on the 8, but managed to get it down in time for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Prestige's Angelica struggled at the start of game 2, as the Hummingbirds' Leandra managed to establish a lead fairly early. Angelica battled back with a four-ball run to make it close, and then made the final pair a few turns later as Leandra squandered her chances on the 8. Angelica sealed the series at 2-0. Leandra pulled away with a six-ball run-out in game 3, finally putting together a full effort to get a game from Angelica, who won the series 2-1. Angelica's series win puts her on the road versus the Commerce Tradewinds' Rosemary in the bracket quarterfinals. Leandra is the fifth player to exit the Tournament, with Angelica picking up her first kill.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Precious v. Dani. Big-name starts meet in 7-ball with the red cue. Pronger's Precious gave herself an immediate cushion, making the 7 to the top side on the game 1 break for the 1-0 series lead over Viewpoint Sound's Dani. Game 2 started in the opposite manner, as the Tridents' Precious got no movement on the 7 on the break. A long battle ensued, which the Meteors' Dani won with a pair at the end after inconsistent play all around on both sides. Dani's win tied the series at 1. Precious was still too out of form to get things under control in game 3, and that would be costly when she missed on the 7. Dani banked the 7 hard to the bottom side, fortune favoring her in the 2-1 series win. Dani is set to visit the Victoria Spurs' Rosalina in the bracket quarterfinals.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Bear v. Sleepy B. The host plays in another Northeastern derby, using the red cue in 7-ball. Archtown's Sleepy B. poached game 1, knocking in the 7 at the top right after Everton's Bear couldn't extend a four-ball run at the end. Sleepy B. leads the series 1-0. The Arrows' Sleepy B. did a little more on offense in game 2, but she still took the win cheaply as the Eagles' Bear was too aggressive on the 7. Sleepy B. cut it to the bottom left and clinched the series at 2-0 in the process. Sleepy B. made quick work of game 3, sinking the 3 in the top side and the 7 in the top right on the break to finish her 3-0 series sweep over Bear. Sleepy B. is set to visit Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit in the bracket quarterfinals.
Sony Center, Queens: Violetta v. Shadow. Today's marquee match is in 9-ball with the blue cue. Queens' Violetta had a six-ball run from the break in game 1, but Diamond's Shadow made sure he won on his only turn with a three-ball run-out. Shadow holds a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 was very similar, as the Gems' Shadow opened with a six-ball run from the break. The Flames' Violetta needed some time to get organized, but she would win on a three-ball run-out many turns later, tying the series at 1. Shadow carved out a five-ball run in the middle, then plucked the 9 at the bottom side after Violetta missed it at the bottom left. Shadow won the series 2-1 in thrilling fashion to earn the right to host in the bracket quarterfinals.
Apple Center, Todavía: Easter v. Melissa. The blue cue exits the day in 13-ball. Todavía's Easter had a productive game 1, but couldn't quite make her last ball to the bottom side. Terrace City's Melissa kept it close enough to strike back for the win in the end, making a pair for the 1-0 series lead. The Knights' Melissa wasn't particularly sharp early in game 2, but the Stills' Easter needed to play faster than she did. Easter couldn't get the 8 at the end, and Melissa snagged pair of shots for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Melissa sparked a five-ball run early in game 3, and Easter didn't have the positioning to catch up that time. Melissa took the 8 to the bottom side to sweep the series 3-0, earning her place in the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Avril v. Jack. A second turn each for former teammates comes in 9-ball with the purple cue. Web City's Jack looked to be in good shape with a three-ball run in the middle of game 1. Pronger's Avril slowed him down and then made a three-ball run-out of her own to get the win and 1-0 series lead. The Tridents' Avril was much stronger in game 2, pummeling a seven-ball run-out after the Spiders' Jack potted a pair on his first turn. Avril's big run was enough to clinch the series at 2-0. Avril backed down on the offense a bit in game 3, but still had plenty to spare as Jack struggled for much of anything. Avril won with a pair this time, sweeping the series 3-0 and earning the right to host Southern Monarchs captain Panda in the bracket quarterfinals.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Shaggy v. Spice. The purple cue is done after this 15-ball set. Whitewater's Shaggy took a quick win with a three-ball run-out in game 1, finishing with the 4-15 combination at the top left. Shaggy leads 1-0 in the series over Victoria's Spice. Game 2 ended up going the distance with a bit of a choppy cadence. The Shores' Shaggy was better early on, but her miss on the 15 allowed the Spurs' Spice to cash in on a stronger finish with a win. Spice tied the series at 1. Shaggy ran out of steam late in game 3, faltering as Spice applied pressure on offense. Spice would get the win with a pair of shots at the end, claiming the 2-1 series win and advancing to a hosting position in the bracket quarterfinals.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Citrus v. Stealth. The red cue steps up for 10-ball between Southwestern foes. Lighton's Citrus had a good start in game 1, and capped it off with a four-ball run-out that saw her double-pot the 6 and 10 to the left corners. She leads Swordpoint's Stealth by a 1-0 score in the series. The Blades' Stealth got a bit more offense in game 2, but very little of it was in the form of runs. The Prestige's Citrus was also a bit choppy, but she was able to clean up the 10 at the bottom right for the win when Stealth missed it. Citrus secured the series at 2-0 with this win. Stealth worked a four-ball run in the middle of game 3, but Citrus countered with a pair at the end, sinking the 10 on a hard bank to the bottom left. Citrus swept the series 3-0 and will host Pacific Volcanoes veteran Ms. Kitty in the bracket quarterfinals.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sleepy B. v. Taylor S. The green cue ends the day in 12-ball. Archtown's Sleepy B. had a good effort in game 1 and nearly kicked her last ball to the bottom side, but it was just not enough. Commerce's Taylor S. was a little faster and got the win at the bottom right to go ahead 1-0 in the series. The Tradewinds' Taylor S. started well again in game 2, but she had a tough position for her last ball at the bottom side. The Arrows' Sleepy B. nearly made a full comeback, playing for positioning at the top side. Taylor S. locked it down with a kick to get the win, clinching the series at 2-0. Taylor S. miscued on the break and still made a pair of balls, but they were of different suits. With a wild-card ball, Sleepy B. had no trouble earning a win to avoid the sweep. Taylor S. settled for a 2-1 series win to get into the bracket quarterfinals in a hosting position.
That's two-thirds of the Second Round down. We're scheduled to play seven more full days and a half-day schedule on July 27.
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