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HP Field Events Center, Midland: Americus v. Dusky. The purple cue's lone outing today is in 10-ball. Midland's Americus had a five-ball run in the middle of game 1, but Atlantic's Dusky made the final pair for the win and 1-0 series lead after an earlier three-ball run. The Predators' Americus kept the attack up in game 2, working a three-ball run-out with a 6-10 combination to the top left after the Pirates' Dusky missed a couple efforts toward the 10. Americus has tied the series at 1. In game 3, Americus had an untimely foul as she had illegal contact while potting the 6. Dusky took over with ball-in-hand for the 7-10 combination at the top left, which helped her retake the series lead at 2-1. Americus fired back with an early finish in game 4, sinking the 6-10 combination to the top left with a two-rail carom and a deflection off the 8 to pot the 6 in the top side for the double. Americus erased Dusky's lead again to tie the series at 2. Americus took total control in game 5 with a pair of five-ball runs separated only by Dusky's miss on the 6. Americus won the series 3-2 and will host the Central Warriors' Dustin in the bracket finals. Dusky is the 79th eliminated player and the second to go out to Americus.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Princess v. Pedey. Coastal rivals tangle in 8-ball with the green cue. Viewpoint Sound's Princess put up a good fight in game 1, but inconsistency in her shooting allowed Todavía's Pedey to stay close and ultimately win on a late pair of shots. Pedey holds a 1-0 series lead. The Meteors' Princess found some offense with a four-ball run in game 2, but the Stills' Pedey fired back on a fortunate six-ball run-out for the win. Pedey now leads the series 2-0. Princess had a chance for a counterattack after Pedey's four-ball run, but Princess left her first shot in response short of the top right. Pedey made a pair on the next turn for the win to clinch the series at 3-0. Princess got a jump-start in game 4, taking the early lead and nearly getting onto the 8. Pedey didn't seem bothered, rallying back with a pair of four-ball runs to grab another win that stretched his series lead to 4-0. Pedey didn't command much in game 5, easing up with the series already in his hands. Princess didn't do the same, smashing an eight-ball run-out after a slow start to get her lone win. Pedey won the series 4-1 and will visit Midland Predators veteran Chicky Phil in the bracket finals.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Jane v. Starlight. A rookie and a superstar play 8-ball with the silver cue. Pacific's Starlight was a little too slow on offense in game 1, and Stonebridge's Jane stepped up defensively to slow down Starlight's rally. Jane ended up with a close win for the 1-0 series lead. the Wolves' Jane started hot in game 2 with a six-ball run off the break. The Volcanoes' Starlight chipped back, but Jane fended her off for the win to go ahead 2-0 in the series. Starlight initially wanted solids in game 3, but settled for stripes when she made one unexpectedly. Jane then proceeded to play faster on solids for a close win that sealed the series in her favor at 3-0. Starlight was on the verge of getting a win in game 4, but Jane dashed those dreams with a five-ball run-out at the end. Jane stretched her series lead to 4-0. Starlight again put in a good effort to start game 5, but Jane was stronger in the end to complete the 5-0 series sweep. Jane will be on the road in the bracket finals.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Twinkie III v. Twilight. The blue cue's only series today is in 15-ball. Whitewater's Twinkie III paced the offense for much of game 1, but she missed contact on the 15 on a late kick attempt. Central's Twilight took the free win for a 1-0 series lead. The Warriors' Twilight took over with a pair of four-ball runs in game 2, but she wasn't able to hang onto that advantage at the end. The Shores' Twinkie III ripped a three-ball run-out for the win, tying the series at 1. Twilight again put up a fight with a five-ball run in the middle of game 3. Twinkie III found a counterattack on a three-ball run-out at the end, taking the win for the 2-1 series lead. Twilight took a slight step back on offense in game 4, and that worked out well. Twinkie III filled the void, but Twilight positioned and converted on a 12-15 combination to the top left for the win. The series is tied at 2. Twilight had five balls over her last two turns in game 5, but she left the 15 standing. Twinkie III tapped it into the bottom left for the win and 3-2 series win, which puts her in a road position in the bracket finals.
Volkswagen Stadium Events Center, Viewpoint Sound: Princess v. Dani. The host's second series of the day comes against a teammate in 12-ball with the red cue. The all-Meteors series began with Princess showing some quality play early in game 1. Dani had some offense later, but Princess paced herself well and took a pair for the win and 1-0 series lead. Princess started on a four-ball run in game 2, but she couldn't get a grip on the side pockets at the end. Dani even gave away a wild-card ball before surging to the win that tied the series at 1. Dani had a massive lead in game 3, but Princess erased it with a five-ball run. Dani still had positioning at the top right, but Princess negated that and earned the win on a bold bank shot. Princess is ahead 2-1 in the series. Princess stayed hot to start game 4, and she blocked the bottom right well enough to prevent Dani from forming an attack. Dani got close anyway, but Princess closed the win to seal the series at 3-1. Princess tried to be aggressive in game 5, but she gave away a pair of wild-card balls that helped Dani pick up an easier win. Princess still advanced with a 3-2 series win and will play in the bracket finals.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Steven v. Avril. The silver cue cycles in for a 10-ball series. Atlantic's Steven had some attempts in game 1, but he missed the 3-10 combination to the top left. Pronger's Avril converted the same shot for the early win and 1-0 series lead. The Tridents' Avril had a bit of trouble at the start of game 2, but the Pirates' Steven didn't punish it at all. Avril ended up breaking loose on a seven-ball run-out to extend her series lead to 2-0. Steven had a good shot on the 4 in game 3, and it set him up for the 5-10 combination to the bottom left to fend off Avril. Steven's quick finish got him on the board, but Avril is still ahead 2-1 in the series. Avril cut off the comeback effort early, as Steven found little offense in game 4. Avril finished with a four-ball run-out, positioning well for the win to secure the series at 3-1. Avril took it easy in game 5, backing down and missing contact on the 7. Steven then made a 7-10 combination to the bottom left for the win, cutting Avril's series win to 3-2. Avril will be on the road once again in the bracket finals.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Maggie v. Kayla. The green cue is back for this Accuracy series. Neither player was very good in game 1, with Modernistic's Maggie showing a little stronger than Royal's Kayla. Maggie picked up a sloppy 5-6 win for the 1-0 series lead. The Union's Maggie couldn't hang onto a lead late in game 2, as the Crowns' Kayla bossed the positioning at the end. Kayla pushed her way to a 2-3 win, and that tied the series at 1. Maggie again made an improvement in game 3, her unrelenting attack enough to stick Kayla with a 1-2 loss. Maggie pulled ahead 2-1 in the series with the tight win. Maggie regressed in game 4, playing poorly and then falling off pace later in the game. Kayla wasn't great, but she had enough for a 3-4 win to tie the series at 2. Kayla couldn't quite make an impact in game 5, trailing the entire time before Maggie closed the door for a 2-3 win and 3-2 series win. Maggie will play on the road in the bracket finals. Kayla is the 80th player out of the Tournament as Maggie picked up her first career kill.
Sony Center, Queens: Violetta v. Celestia. The marquee series of the day features the green cue in 15-ball. Oceanside's Celestia failed to carve out enough offense to slow down Queens' Violetta in game 1. Violetta made the last five balls over two turns for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Waves' Celestia showed a bit more skill with a four-ball run in game 2, but she faltered later in the game. The Flames' Violetta capitalized by picking up a pair and then the 15 on consecutive turns for the win, going up 2-0 in the series. Violetta had a fair amount of offense early in game 3, but Celestia took over at the end, burying an eight-ball run-out to keep herself in the series. Violetta remains ahead 2-1 overall. Violetta had a ton of momentum in game 4, using a five-ball run to assert herself before adding another four over the last two turns to easily beat Celestia. Violetta sealed the series at 3-1 with this win. Celestia made some effort in game 5, but Violetta remained strong and picked her shots well at the end to get the win. Violetta won the series 4-1 and will host her appearance in the bracket finals.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Mams v. Katelynn. The red cue checks out after this 10-ball set. Royal's Katelynn had crisp shots in game 1, but her attempt on the 10 at the bottom right was not good enough. Southern's Mams tapped it down for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Mams had better offense in game 2, but she struggled to stay on pace at the end. The Crowns' Katelynn converted the 10 to the bottom right, a spot of redemption to help her tie the series at 1. Mams wasn't quite able to find the 10 on her first attempt, but Katelynn whiffed her shot from close range. Mams made the 10 at the bottom left for the win, restoring her series lead at 2-1. Katelynn didn't find a lot of offense in game 4, letting Mams pace the attack. Katelynn had a chance to strike back late and missed her shot, allowing Mams to make a four-ball run-out for the win to secure the series at 3-1. Mams had a lot of the offense in game 5, but it didn't pay off at the end. Katelynn banked the 10 to the top right to save some face. Mams still won the series 3-2 and she'll host the Queens Flames captain Crystal in the bracket finals. Mams got her first kill of the year, with Katelynn as the 81st player out of the Tournament as her days in the league are likely over.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Spice v. Strut. Veterans clash in 9-ball with the silver cue to end the day. Both players had brief moments of success in game 1, but it was Victoria's Spice who was able to finish off with a win for the 1-0 series lead over Golden's Strut. The Spurs' Spice was pretty strong with a four-ball run in game 2, but she left the Pilots' Strut a chance. Strut made the 8 but couldn't grab the 9, and Spice put it away for the win and 2-0 series lead. Spice continued to look like the better player, and she finished game 3 with a three-ball run-out to clinch the series at 3-0 over Strut. Spice was erratic throughout game 4, unable to get her offense under control. Strut took over at the end to get the win and avoid the sweep as Spice's series lead now stands at 3-1. Spice bounced back well in game 2, picking up a thorough win for the 4-1 series win over Strut. Spice will still be the road player in the bracket finals. Spice picked up her second kill to make Strut the 82nd eliminated player.
We'll cross the halfway point of the Bracket Semifinals midway through tomorrow's games.
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