We begin the second half of the second round today, leading off with...
Lionel v. Marsell. The red cue starts the action with 10-ball. North Modernistic's Lionel struggled on offense in game 1, while Whitewater's Marsell was only slightly better. Marsell made the 10 to the top left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Marsell made a four-ball run in the middle of game 2, but couldn't sink the 9, allowing the Nighthawks' Lionel to pot the final pair for the win. This tied the series at 1. Marsell had some good moments on offense to start game 3, but it was Lionel who delivered a three-ball run-out for the win and 2-1 series lead. Marsell recovered quite well in game 4, snagging a five-ball run-out after Lionel couldn't keep his offense up. The series is tied again at 2. Lionel was lucky to not be punished for a scratch late in game 5. Marsell made the 8 but couldn't corral the 10, which Lionel sent to the bottom right to claim a 3-2 series win. Lionel will face the Pronger Tridents' Avril in the quarterfinals.
Ruby v. Leonette. The blue cue gets into play some 8-ball. Todavía's Ruby made a four-ball run in game 1, but fell short with missed contact on the 8. Pacific's Leonette ended up making the final pair to go ahead 1-0 in the series. The Stills' Ruby improved her attack in game 2, although she was lucky the Volcanoes' Leonette didn't capitalize on her scratch. Ruby then made a four-ball run-out for the win to tie the series at 1. Ruby planned her big attack quite well in game 3, letting Leonette free up a little space at first. Ruby then surged on a seven-ball run-out for the win, going ahead 2-1 in the series. Ruby struggled early in game 4, but Leonette never got into a position to take advantage of it. Ruby worked her way back to get the win, clinching the series at 3-1. Leonette did what she needed to do in game 5 to get some consolation, making a five-ball run-out to stun Ruby a bit. Ruby won the series 3-2 and will meet the Queens Flames' Briana in the quarterfinals.
Easter v. Americus. Back in 10-ball, the silver cue is activated. Todavía's Easter had a rough break in game 1 and took a stick foul in the middle, but still beat Midland's Americus at the end by making the 10 to the bottom left. Easter leads the series 1-0. The Stills' Easter did better early in game 2, but the Predators' Americus won this time with a four-ball run and a pair at the end, including a bank of the 10 to the top left. The series is tied at 1. Americus didn't slow down in game 3, making a four-ball run early and a three-ball run-out for the win in response to Easter's three-ball run. Americus claimed a 2-1 series lead. Americus' miss on the 4 left the 10 lingering near the top side in game 4. Easter struck the 4 to the bottom side and then made a 5-10 combination to the top side for the win to retie the series at 2. Easter stuck in there for game 5, battling with the 10 very near the top left. Americus sank it illegally to respawn it, and Easter went on to make a four-ball run-out in the end. Easter won the series 3-2 and will take on the Lighton Prestige's Spirit in the quarterfinals.
Sally v. Victoria. Moving along to 9-ball, we have the purple cue. Pearl's Victoria looked great in game 1 with a pair of four-ball runs to dominate the offense in the win over Archtown's Sally. Victoria holds a 1-0 series lead. The Surfers' Victoria worked a solid offense in game 2, although the Arrows' Sally was more involved this time. Victoria still for the win with a 6-9 combination to the top left to go ahead 2-0. Victoria made an early pair in game 3, but fouled after that. Sally took two shots, winning on a 2-9 combination to the bottom left to get on the board in the 2-1 series. Sally couldn't keep it up in game 4, and Victoria was able to go on a massive seven-ball run-out to get the win this time, sealing the series at 3-1. Sally fell apart in game 5, as Victoria cruised to victory on a four-ball run-out with great positioning. Victoria won the series 4-1 and will act as visitor to the Capital City Sharpshooters' Missy in the quarterfinals.
Chelsea v. Spirit. The green cue's lone series today is in 12-ball. Lighton's Spirit gave away a wild-card ball in game 1 and couldn't get past the defense of Eastside's Chelsea at the top right. Chelsea ended up being gifted the win and 1-0 series lead. The Sharks' Chelsea made a good start on stripes in game 2, but the Prestige's Spirit responded on a six-ball run-out for the win in stellar fashion. Spirit tied the series at 1. Spirit started with a fiery four-ball run in game 3, but it appeared she could be in trouble when Chelsea found a five-ball run. Unfortunately for Chelsea, her defense was gone and Spirit made the final pair for the win and 2-1 series lead. Spirit again played well early in game 4, and she was able to repel another counterattack from Chelsea. Spirit made a pair at the end for the win, securing the series at 3-1. Spirit remained strong in game 5, and earned another win with a little help from Chelsea giving away a wild-card ball late. Spirit won the series 4-1 and heads to the quarterfinals versus the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Frosty.
Gradley v. Taylor S. The red cue is back for an 8-ball series. Boston's Gradley was a disaster in game 1, failing on most of his shots. Eastside's Taylor S. didn't have many good moments until she made a five-ball run-out to claim the win and 1-0 series lead. These two players won't win any awards for pace of play, as it was another slow battle in game 2 that saw the Sharks' Taylor S. just stay a couple steps ahead of the Swifts' Gradley. Taylor S. is up to 2-0 in the series. Gradley finally found a surge on offense with a five-ball run, but the same shot that potted the 13 also collected the 8 to the top left, gifting the win away to Taylor S. This helped Taylor S. clinch the series at 3-0 despite another mediocre effort. Gradley took game 4 right down to the wire, but he couldn't pot his last solid. Taylor S. made a pair on her final turn to stretch her series lead to 4-0. Gradley again got down to his last ball in game 5, but Taylor S. roared back on a four-ball run-out to complete the 5-0 series sweep. Taylor S. is into the quarterfinals.
Roxy v. Jack. Club-mates battle in 12-ball with the blue cue. Freedom's Roxy made one of each on the break in game 1, but got by Web City's Jack this time with better positioning. Roxy won at the top right to take a 1-0 series lead. The Cascades' Roxy overfilled on the game 2 break, but that didn't slow her down. The Spiders' Jack was too slow to get into position, and Roxy won with a pair this time to go up 2-0 in the series. Roxy was out of position for all of game 3 and a scratch did not help her cause at all. Jack enjoyed the freedom to attack at will and got the win, cutting Roxy's series lead to 2-1. Jack gave away a wild-card ball on the break of game 4, and while Roxy gave it back near the end, she still managed to poke her way to the win to seal the series at 3-1. Roxy wasn't able to get anything going late in game 5, while Jack was lined up to pot the final pair with ease. Roxy settled on a 3-2 series win that gets her into a series versus Nightfur in the quarterfinals.
Easter v. Leonette. The designated host plays her second series today, a Coastal derby in 7-ball with the silver cue. Todavía's Easter made a four-ball run in game 1, but it ended with missed contact as she tried and failed to kick onto the 7. Pacific's Leonette took the free shot for a win and 1-0 series lead. The Stills' Easter opened with a three-ball run in game 2, but the Volcanoes' Leonette responded with a four-ball run-out for the win, going up 2-0 in the series. Game 3 was a reverse of the series opener, as Leonette had the late four-ball run before leaving the 7 short at the bottom left. Easter tapped it in for the win, cutting Leonette's lead to 2-1. Easter's break was empty in game 4, and her attempt to jump the 7 to get onto the 1 led to her illegally potting the 7 to give away the game. Leonette took the gift to seal the series at 3-1. Leonette wasted no time in game 5, making the 7 on the break on a hit-and-run off the 1. Leonette won the series 4-1 to get into the quarterfinals.
Cowzart v. Acorn. Finally, the purple cue ends the day in Rotation. Lighton's Acorn took control fairly early in game 1, and Freedom's Cowzart only watched for most of the battle. Acorn won 8-1 and established a 1-0 series lead. The Prestige's Acorn took more time to start in game 2, but he maintained his high level of play in an 8-2 win over the Cascades' Cowzart. Acorn is up 2-0 in the series. Acorn had a merciless attack in game 3, ripping a three-ball run-out at the end after playing very quickly to get there for the 8-0 shutout win over Cowzart. This sealed the series at 3-0 for Acorn. Cowzart got a little redemption in game 4, dominating the early portion and ending up with an 8-5 win after holding off Acorn's counterattack. Acorn remains ahead 3-1 in the series. Cowzart made a good comeback with a six-ball run in game 5, and ended up with an 8-7 win. Acorn still advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 series win, and he'll next face the Boston Swifts' Sweetheart.
Tomorrow, we'll continue the round with another set of series.
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