Well past the halfway mark now, we chug along in qualifying. Leading off...
Midland Predators veteran Rainmane plays 12-ball with the red cue. Rainmane did just about everything right, taking no errors in 17 shots. Lighton Prestige sophomore Angelica checks in with the green cue in 10-ball. Angelica posted 18 shots and two errors, a slow start weighing her down. Her brother, the Royal Crowns' Sunshine, is ready to go with the red cue in 13-ball. The five-error rule struck again as Sunshine illegally potted the 8, but he held on to finish in 25 shots with six total errors. Atlantic Pirates veteran Isabella goes 4th today, using the silver cue in 12-ball. Isabella breezed through this appearance in only 16 shots, using great positioning to avoid any errors. Apex Wonders captain Midnight seals the group with 12-ball and the red cue. Midnight had a couple of questionable choices, leading to one error and 24 shots for the game.
The second group kicks off with Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze playing 12-ball with the purple cue. Unfavorable positioning didn't help, but Blaze was good for contact plays and took only one error in 23 shots. Diamond Gems veteran Salmo is next with the green cue in Rotation. Salmo was dynamite early on after making a pair on the break. He cooled off at the end but still took just 20 shots with no errors. Victoria Spurs captain Spice follows with the silver cue in 12-ball. Spice lacked command in this outing, ending up with three errors for scratches among her 23 shots. Pearl Surfers veteran Boots goes 9th today, bringing the blue cue aboard for 12-ball. Boots had a good start and wasted it with two errors and 24 shots after her late positioning didn't work out. Finishing the group, Golden Pilots veteran Strut also finishes his qualifying run in Accuracy with the blue cue. Strut had one error for a scratch on the break, then ended in 20 shots for the game. He totaled 170 shots and 12 errors during qualifying.
Group three begins with Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan shooting 12-ball with the green cue. Neopolitan took one error for an overfill, but she still cruised to 18 shots for the game. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani is next in 10-ball with the silver cue. Dani made quick work of the appearance with 2-10 combination at the top left to finish in 3 shots and no errors. Zenith Skywatchers captain Blizzard plays 13-ball with the blue cue next. Blizzard pulled off a strong appearance with 19 shots and only one error for missed contact. Whitewater Shores veteran Marsell steps in with the silver cue in 12-ball for today's 14th game. Marsell sized up a tough-looking ending and made it easy to close at 19 shots with no errors. Back in 13-ball, Atlantic Pirates sophomore Buddy ends the group with the red cue in hand. Buddy followed conventional logic and attacked the sides early, only for plenty more opportunities to arise there while blocking clear looks at the corners. He stumbled to 39 shots and four errors.
Leading off group four, Whitewater Shores star Katharine plays 10-ball with the green cue. Katharine made a pair on the break and took no errors in 13 shots for the game. Eastside Sharks sophomore Lily goes 17th today, also playing 10-ball but with the blue cue. Lily made the 10 on the break, which was respotted and interfered frequently in her game. She took no errors but finished at 18 shots. Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge follows up with 13-ball and the silver cue. Smudge lacked control, taking multiple scratches for four errors in 25 shots. Central Warriors newcomer Klaus is up next with the red cue for 12-ball. Klaus' great positioning was watered down by a pair of errors that pushed him to 17 shots for just a very good performance. Victoria Spurs star Yekaterina checks out with the blue cue in Accuracy. Yekaterina cleared the table in 19 shots with no errors, giving her totals of 170 shots and six errors overall.
The 21st player drawn today is Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg, who plays 12-ball with the silver cue. Greg kept control very well in this appearance, closing in 17 shots with no errors. Whitewater Shores mainstay Twinkie III is up in Rotation with the green cue. Twinkie III was mostly solid, taking three unavoidable errors before turning up late to finish on 23 shots. Oceanside Waves captain Celestia follows that with the red cue in 13-ball. Celestia had no errors and a great break, leading to finishing at 20 shots. Midland Predators veteran Chicky Phil grabs the green cue for Rotation. Chicky Phil did pretty well from the start, and only one late error spoiled his effort at 23 shots. At today's halfway mark, Boston Swifts newcomer Tigerette shoots 12-ball with the silver cue. Tigerette thought she was clear in her game, but an overfill charged her a lone error and forced her up to 20 shots.
The sixth set opens with Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra playing 13-ball with the silver cue. Leandra couldn't untangle the positioning puzzle quickly, instead taking one error and 28 shots to finish. Commerce Tradewinds star Rosemary uses the green cue for 9-ball in today's 27th game. Rosemary started well, but faded a bit at the end to finish on 14 shots with no errors. Terrace City Knights veteran Jennifer brings the silver cue back to the table for 12-ball. Jennifer didn't have great positioning at the end of her appearance, but she took only one error in 22 shots. Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight keeps the silver cue active for Rotation. Starlight got creative in the right amount, although she still took two errors in 24 shots. Rounding out the batch, Westside Rockers veteran Goatee shoots 12-ball with the purple cue. Goatee navigated things well despite a slow start, taking one error in 19 shots.
Set seven is underway as Pacific Volcanoes mainstay Ms. Kitty shoots 13-ball with the silver cue. Ms. Kitty made a mess of a good start, taking three errors and slipping to 25 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds star Sugar shoots Rotation with the silver cue next. Sugar suffered in this game, taking five errors, none with intent, in 27 shots as positioning and scratches conspired against her. More Rotation follows with the red cue as Victoria Spurs veteran Rosalina goes 33rd today. Scratching was out of control as Rosalina took four errors in 25 shots this time. Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit shoots 12-ball with the red cue next. Bandit did alright, but he took a couple of bad errors that led him to finish at 21 shots. Wrapping up this group, Todavía Stills captain Easter keeps the red cue active for Rotation. Easter locked in and dominated with 20 shots and no errors in her game.
The eighth group starts as Freedom Cascades veteran Andrew shoots 13-ball with the blue cue. Andrew couldn't get things to click right, adding four errors in his 29 shots. The 37th player of the day is Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno, who shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Juno held her own, but flubbed a few good-looking shots. She took two errors and ended on 22 shots for the game. Moving along, Swordpoint Blades newcomer Mams takes up the purple cue for 13-ball. Mams was alright in this appearance, although her late positioning took a little too long. She posted one error in 22 shots. More 13-ball is on the way for Queens Flames superstar Violetta, who uses the silver cue. Violetta went vintage in this performance, needing only 16 shots with no errors to finish. Closing the group, Archtown Arrows veteran Hoppy plays 13-ball with the blue cue. Hoppy had good positioning and did well to execute her shots, ending with 19 shots and no errors.
Group nine gets going with Atlantic Pirates strongman Steven using the blue cue in 13-ball. Steven took one error in his appearance, but was otherwise solid with 22 shots. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn draws in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Acorn was pretty good at keeping it clean, taking only two errors in a reasonable 25 shots. Oceanside Waves sophomore Megan is next, using the purple cue in Rotation. Megan had a hard time, taking six errors in 29 shots as she struggled to get clear lines of sight on her plays. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Vladimir brings the green cue to the table for 13-ball in today's 44th game. Vladimir was efficient with only 20 shots and no errors in this appearance. Freedom Cascades captain Stinky ends the group with 12-ball and the blue cue. Stinky took one error for a scratch on the break but settled in to score 24 shots at the end.
The final group commences with Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Josie playing Rotation with the blue cue. Josie took only one error for a scratch, but she ended up with 30 shots as her precision was lacking. Southridge Defenders captain Bianca brings on the red cue for 10-ball. Bianca couldn't string any of her plays together into a run, settling for 20 shots and no errors. Golden Pilots captain Valencia will also try her hand at 10-ball with the red cue. Valencia did worse, also struggling to get clear looks as she took 22 shots and one error. Terrace City Knights star Melissa shoots 12-ball with the blue cue next. Melissa provided a stellar performance, needing only 15 shots with no errors to finish the appearance. Archtown Arrows captain Sally ends the day with the green cue in Rotation. Sally needed 30 shots and two errors to finish, committing to clean play despite the cost.
Some players are done after today, with 15 days left to get through in qualifying.
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