We're into double digit days of qualifying. Today also marks the first day of 12-ball eligibility, but expect the focus to remain on 9-ball and 10-ball. Going first...
Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II shoots 10-ball with the purple cue. Twinkie II had a very loose start after a bad break, taking three errors in 18 shots. Stonebridge Wolves strongman Hershey plays 8-ball with the blue cue next. Hershey was solid in this effort with 21 shots and one error, overcoming a slow start. Midland Predators veteran Chicky Phil keeps the blue cue active in 10-ball. Chicky Phil had a tough time keeping things clean with four errors among 20 shots in what's already shaping up to be an ugly day around the league. Capital City Sharpshooters rookie Kelsea goes next with the red cue in 9-ball. Kelsea rarely missed in this one, taking no errors and finishing at 8 shots by double-potting the 7 and 9 to the left corners. More 9-ball with the red cue closes the group as Terrace City Knights veteran Jennifer plays. Jennifer didn't find the same success, needing two errors and 21 shots as she pushed most of her attempts wide.
Golden Pilots star Dusty fronts group two with the silver cue in 10-ball. Dusty was pretty good outside of her two scratches, finishing in 16 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Slinks takes up the red cue for her 9-ball qualifier. Slinks did a great job of attacking aggressively and ended up with 10 shots and no errors for her effort. Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg gets the eighth game today, using the silver cue in 8-ball. Greg did take one error early in his game, but he closed well at 19 shots. Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi is up with the blue cue in 9-ball. Kiwi wasn't sharp enough early on, taking one error before stepping up the pace to end with 17 shots. Southern Monarchs newcomer Lorde ends the group with the purple cue in 9-ball. Lorde did well in this appearance, taking only 9 shots with no errors.
Group three is underway as Queens Flames veteran Pauline uses the blue cue for 10-ball. Pauline took one error early on for missed contact, but got a deflection off the 7 to sink the 10 in the bottom right at 12 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan also uses the blue cue in 10-ball. Bad positioning ruined Neopolitan early on, as she took two errors and skidded to 19 shots. Lighton Prestige sophomore Angelica activates the green cue in 8-ball. Angelica started and ended well, but was weak in the middle, leading to 19 shots and one error. Southridge Defenders newcomer Stripes is ready to go in 10-ball with the silver cue. Stripes took two errors early on in an impossible situation, but buckled down to finish on 14 shots. Today's 15th game is 9-ball with the red cue for Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze. A couple of double-pots covered Blaze's misses as he ended with 9 shots and no errors.
The fourth group begins as Pearl Surfers veteran Bright uses the purple cue for 10-ball. Bright showed off his brains, setting up and converting the 4-10 combination to the top left to end with 11 shots and one error after a bad start. Swordpoint Blades newcomer Stephanie also plays 10-ball, using the green cue. Stephanie was savvy with deflections off the 4 to collect the 7 and the 10 in the left corners, ending on 9 shots and no errors. Todavía Stills newcomer Hughbert goes 18th today, taking the purple cue for 9-ball. Hughbert struggled early on with two errors, but closed well at 15 shots. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy is next, using the green cue for 9-ball. Chimpy played remarkably cautious, taking one error in 14 shots for his troubles. Ending the batch, Diamond Gems veteran Leonardo plays 10-ball with the green cue. Leonardo made a mess of things with two errors and a lot of positioning plays. He needed 20 shots to complete the game.
The fifth batch leads off with Tysini Hummingbirds young star Sarah using the purple cue in 8-ball. Sarah looked every part of a superstar with just 15 shots and no errors to her name. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Lionel keeps the purple cue active for 9-ball. Lionel didn't get clear looks and ended up with 16 shots and two errors. Royal Crowns sophomore Sunshine will try to tame the purple cue in 9-ball. That was mission accomplished, as Sunshine needed only 10 shots with no errors to finish. The 24th player today is Apex Wonders rookie Maren, who shoots 9-ball with the red cue. Maren didn't have a good start, and she ended up with 16 shots and one error by the end. At the halfway mark today, Freedom Cascades veteran Andrew shoots 9-ball with the blue cue. Andrew did reasonably well for tough positioning, ending in 14 shots with no errors.
Set six gets going when Swordpoint Blades captain Dreamy plays 9-ball with the silver cue. Dreamy had a good turn, taking one early error for illegal contact before storming to the finish at 11 shots. Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Luigi goes next, using the green cue for 10-ball. Luigi had a strong start, took one error for a scratch, and deposited a 9-10 combination to top left to close with 11 shots. The 28th game of the day goes to Everton Eagles newcomer Panda, who shoots 8-ball with the silver cue. Panda was relentlessly brilliant in this appearance, taking no errors in a mere 15 shots. Southridge Defenders captain Bianca follows that with 9-ball and the green cue. Bianca kept things clean with 11 shots and no errors in this outing. Victoria Spurs captain Spice wraps up the group with the purple cue in 8-ball. Spice smashed through the rack in only 18 shots with no errors for a good second game.
The seventh set opens with Modernistic Union veteran Sydney C. shooting 10-ball with the green cue. Sydney C. cruised through the start but lost control late to finish on 17 shots and one error. Westside Rockers rookie Carly goes 32nd today, with the blue cue in hand for 10-ball. Carly rattled the 2 on one shot, then used it for a 2-10 combination at the top left to end in 3 shots with no errors. More 10-ball follows with Freedom Cascades captain Stinky playing the event with the purple cue. Stinky had no trouble striking early, and while he had one error, he still finished in 13 shots. Commerce Tradewinds star Solaris steps in for 9-ball with the green cue. Solaris had a good break and just played simple, completing a 4-9 combination to the top left at the end to close with 6 shots and no errors. Ending the group, Queens Flames veteran Briana brings 12-ball to life with the red cue. Briana struggled early on, with every shot fading wide. She took two errors and then closed with 29 shots.
Group eight starts with Boston Swifts newcomer Sydney S. playing 10-ball with the blue cue. Sydney S. had a rough start, taking her lone error before finishing strong at 16 shots. Going 37th today, Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli uses the purple cue for 9-ball. Charli struck early and often, needing just 10 shots with no errors to finish the game. Boston Swifts captain Sweetheart shifts back to 10-ball with the red cue. Sweetheart put the 10 down on the break, causing it to be respotted. She then took one error over 18 shots in a lackluster effort. Archtown Arrows newcomer Cubby also plays 10-ball with the red cue. Cubby couldn't find his way early on, collecting two errors and 17 shots to complete the game. Rounding out the group, Queens Flames captain Crystal has the blue cue in hand for 10-ball. Crystal was fortunate to bank the 8-10 combination to the top left to end on 15 shots after a sloppy turn throughout the game.
The 41st game today is 10-ball with the green cue for Pronger Tridents captain Precious. Nearly automatic throughout, Precious took only 10 shots and no errors to complete this game. Royal Crowns rookie Kacey brings up the blue cue for her turn in 10-ball. Kacey put the 10 near the top left on the break and it paid off, although she had one error before a 4-10 combination gave her a score of 6 shots. Another 10-ball game sees Archtown Arrows veteran Sleepy B. playing with the purple cue. Sleepy B. She also followed the recent theme of quick finishes, weaving the 4-10 combination through traffic to the bottom left for a score of 9 shots and one error. Whitewater Shores veteran Marsell keeps the purple cue up for 9-ball. Marsell went the distance and finished with 11 shots and no errors in a crisp game. Tysini Hummingbirds star Sugar also uses the purple cue in 9-ball to end the group. Sugar was spectacular with a pair on the break and a kicked 8-9 combination to the bottom side to end on 6 shots with no errors.
The purple cue stays up in 9-ball to lead the last group with Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Missy. Good fortune didn't follow Missy, who took one error and 15 shots for the game. Victoria Spurs veteran Sage is next with the blue cue in 9-ball. Sage had an early error for a scratch, but recovered with a 6-9 combination to the top left to end on 9 shots. The red cue draws in at 48th today, with North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gizmo playing 9-ball. Gizmo took a pair of errors but still kept himself to 14 shots in a decent game. The silver cue gets a look in 9-ball here with Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno shooting. Juno made a mess of it with two errors and 19 shots in an ugly game. Today's finale is Infinity Torpedoes veteran Fluffina playing 8-ball with the green cue. Fluffina didn't have anything special in this one, taking a pair of errors in 23 shots.
That's it for the first 500 games. We'll continue tomorrow.
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