We're ready to go for another day of qualifying, beginning with...
Pronger Tridents veteran Avril playing Rotation with the purple cue. Avril struggled with control in her appearance, taking four errors in 29 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Toki is next, using the green cue for 10-ball. Toki had an awful start with four errors, mostly for illegally potted balls. He ended up at 22 shots after missing a lot of late shots. Central Warriors captain Twilight is up next with the purple cue in 13-ball. Twilight wasn't bad until she took the five-error penalty for illegally sinking the 8, which pushed her up to 28 shots shots for the game. More 13-ball follows for Commerce Tradewinds star Solaris, who uses the silver cue. Solaris pulled off a solid performance with 22 shots and one error, showing good decision-making. His father, Boston Swifts star Gradley, ends the group with the silver cue in Rotation. Gradley put in one of the all-time greatest games, clearing the table in the hardest event in just 16 shots with no errors.
Leading off group two, Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Steven started well, but faded with a couple of errors later to finish at 25 shots. Diamond Gems veteran Salmo is next up with the blue cue in 15-ball. Salmo put the 15 near the top right early on and waited for a chance, ending at 16 shots with a 5-15 combination that helped him finish with no errors. Eastside Sharks sophomore Lily goes 8th today, using the green cue for 12-ball. Lily was efficient and surged in the middle of her game, ending on 19 shots with no errors. Another Shark, the captain Taylor M., is the third player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Taylor M. struggled at first but settled in later to close on 21 shots and no errors in the game, as well as 156 shots and 15 errors overall. Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight keeps the silver cue active for 15-ball. Starlight cruised through the early part of her appearance, taking just one late error in 23 shots.
Going 11th today, Whitewater Shores veteran Marsell plays 13-ball with the red cue. Marsell had a decent strategy but took too long to execute it and ended up with 28 shots and one error. Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Luigi is set to play Rotation with the silver cue. Luigi had a bit of an ugly start with two errors, but corrected course to finish in 24 shots. Swordpoint Blades captain Dreamy brings the red cue back for 13-ball. Dreamy made one of each on the break and had an easy push through the rack in 15 shots with no errors. Queens Flames superstar Violetta draws in for Rotation with the silver cue. Violetta brought the heat this time, taking just one error in 17 shots. Todavía Stills captain Easter ends the set with the blue cue in 15-ball. Easter had an unusually bad outing with three errors in 30 shots, her worst game of qualifying so far.
The fourth group kicks off with North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gizmo shooting 12-ball with the blue cue. Gizmo had good positioning even with a scratch on the break for his lone error in 19 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds star Sarah is ready to go in Rotation with the purple cue. Sarah had some shaky moments early on, but recovered from two errors to end in 23 shots. Another Rotation game with the purple cue sees Oceanside Waves newcomer Daisy playing. Daisy had a similar performance, taking one error early in 23 shots for a good game. Boston Swifts newcomer Tigerette is ready to go in 13-ball with the blue cue in today's 19th game. Tigerette didn't have the best time, taking two errors in 26 shots. The group closes with Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris playing Rotation with the green cue. Chris had three errors early on as he struggled to get clean looks, but he picked it up late to finish in 27 shots.
Batch five opens as Todavía Stills newcomer Hughbert uses the green cue in 12-ball. Hughbert was pretty much in control throughout, closing on 18 shots and no errors. The green cue remains active in the 22nd game of the day as Commerce Tradewinds youngster Rosemary shoots 10-ball. Rosemary was fast despite scratching on the break for a lone error. At the end, she deflected off the 5 to push the 10 into the top left for a score of 5 shots. Southridge Defenders newcomer Roxy is next with the red cue in Rotation. Roxy got away with a lot of clever plays, taking just one error in 24 shots. Freedom Cascades captain Stinky draws in with the green cue for 13-ball. Stinky had trouble setting up his final push, taking two errors before finishing at 26 shots. Another Cascade, the strongman Nikolai, rounds out the group in 12-ball with the red cue. Nikolai surged early and held his own late to finish at 18 shots with no errors.
The sixth set starts with Royal Crowns captain Kayla playing 13-ball with the green cue. Kayla had decent positioning, but struggled to finish on the 8, leading to 26 shots with no errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Wings is next up with the red cue in Rotation. Wings was productive with his three errors, all accidental, helping him finish in 23 shots. Southern Monarchs newcomer Lorde steps up with the blue cue for 12-ball. Lorde took two errors in her appearance, but the positioning at the end of her game pushed her up to 22 shots. Central Warriors star Noelle gets a turn in 10-ball with the green cue. Noelle faltered early on and took one error, but recovered with a 5-10 combination to the bottom right to end at 12 shots. Apex Wonders veteran Mr. Snowman is 30th to shoot today, using the blue cue for Rotation. Mr. Snowman nearly kept it clean in this one, taking one late error before closing at 25 shots.
Web City Spiders newcomer Wild Thing is up in Rotation with the red cue. Wild Thing played a great game in 19 shots with no errors, as he scored a few balls on cluster-busting shots. Royal Crowns veteran Brownie goes next, using the green cue in 13-ball. Brownie had a decent performance, although she was hesitant to really go for it. She ended up with one error in 23 shots. More 13-ball is on the way in today's 33rd game, as Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze shoots with the silver cue. Blaze had a little trouble with contact plays in this appearance, pushing him to 25 shots and three errors. Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno also uses the silver cue in 13-ball. Juno lacked control and didn't do enough early on to save herself from 28 shots and two errors. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy wraps up the group in Rotation with the blue cue. Shaggy had a double-error early on, but that was her only mistake in 21 shots.
The eighth group gets going with Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Cobalt using the silver cue in 13-ball. Cobalt took no errors despite rough positioning, and he finished the game with a respectable 25 shots. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic is the 37th player drawn today, using the red cue for 12-ball. Dominic had a couple of errors in his play and needed 24 shots to get through the game after he peaked early. Zenith Skywatchers captain Blizzard is ready to go in Rotation with the blue cue. Blizzard made three balls on the break but still struggled early, taking one error before finishing at 26 shots. Back in 12-ball, Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers uses the silver cue. Whiskers kept her positioning strong to finish in 20 shots with no errors. Midland Predators veteran Americus closes the group in 13-ball with the green cue. Americus took a couple of errors and couldn't get on a run before finishing with 26 shots.
Batch nine is underway with Golden Pilots captain Valencia shooting 12-ball with the red cue. Valencia had a good plan in place, but took some time to execute it. She finished with 21 shots and no errors. Web City Spiders veteran Nibbles is also shooting 12-ball with the red cue. Nibbles flubbed a couple of plays, leading to three errors and 20 shots for the game. Archtown Arrows captain Sally draws in for 15-ball with the silver cue. Sally was fantastic on her lucky plays, and just two errors helped her keep the score down at 24 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan goes 44th today with the purple cue in 13-ball. Neopolitan couldn't get herself set up quickly, taking one error in 26 shots. At the back of the group, Web City Spiders newcomer Kodiak shoots 10-ball with the silver cue. Kodiak had a pair down on the break, but one error and a slow finish put him at 16 shots.
The final group commences with Zenith Skywatchers enforcer Nightfur playing Rotation with the silver cue. Nightfur started a little slow but picked up the pace later to end in 26 shots with one error. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani uses the red cue in 12-ball next. Dani didn't get the late-game positioning she needed, taking four errors and 23 shots in a skid to the finish. Stonebridge Wolves rookie Lindsay is on for 12-ball with the blue cue. Lindsay kept things clean and crisp with 20 shots and no errors in this outing. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar is up for 9-ball with the blue cue. Cheddar wasn't very efficient in this appearance, taking 15 shots with no errors. Infinity Torpedoes star Fluffina ends the day in 10-ball with the purple cue. Fluffina struggled with a pair of errors in 17 shots.
We've reached the point where some players will have to play back-to-back days to complete qualifying on time. We continue tomorrow.
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