We continue through some of the harder events. Two players have lost the privilege of automatic days off at this stage due to slow appearances. Today's action gets going with...
Victoria Spurs veteran Sage playing 13-ball with the red cue. Sage never really had a big run, but she somehow finished in 21 shots with no errors. Another Spur, the veteran Rosalina, uses the purple cue for 15-ball next. Rosalina had a hot and lucky start, then cooled off to 25 shots and one error at the end. Southridge Defenders veteran Wario goes next with the red cue in Rotation. Despite a wonderful start, Wario skidded at the 9 and never regained control, taking one error in 27 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan also plays Rotation, but with the purple cue. Neopolitan didn't waste time with her play, taking two errors among a studly 20 shots. Zenith Skywatchers veteran Paps seals the group with the red cue in 15-ball. Paps had a bad break and ended up collecting four errors in 29 shots during his turn.
Group two gets going as Oceanside Waves newcomer Daisy plays 15-ball with the red cue. Daisy also had a poor break, but she was able to set up the 15 near the top left. She converted on a 4-15 combination there to end at 14 shots and three errors. Freedom Cascades veteran Frosty goes 7th today, using the silver cue in 10-ball. Frosty had the 10 near the top left for much of the game, but sent it loose on a double-error and ended up at 19 shots when she finished. Swordpoint Blades veteran Stealth activates the blue cue in 12-ball. Stealth played smart in his game, breaking up a cluster early on. He took only one error and finished in 17 shots. Southern Monarchs rookie Gabby will follow up with 12-ball and the red cue. Gabby's command was weak in this game, where she took two errors and 26 shots to clear the table. Closing the set, Diamond Gems star Debby draws in for 9-ball with the blue cue. Debby waited a long time just to have a bad game, where she needed 18 shots and one error for a stick foul to finish.
The third group is led by Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi, who uses the red cue for 12-ball. Waluigi wasn't his sharpest, but he avoided errors and finished in 22 shots. Zenith Skywatchers enforcer Nightfur is up for 15-ball with the blue cue. Nightfur had no success early on and added four errors before crashing out at 37 shots. Another Skywatcher, Bells, is up with the green cue in 12-ball. Bells took her time to get aligned early on, but closed at 23 shots and two errors in the end. Queens Flames hotshot Briana ends qualifying fifth by speed, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Briana had a frustrating end to her game, closing on 23 shots with no errors for totals of 196 shots and 16 errors. The batch ends with Eastside Sharks sophomore Lily playing 13-ball with the blue cue. Lily brought a good performance, avoiding errors in 22 shots.
The fourth batch begins with Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Josie shooting 15-ball with the purple cue. Josie kept things simple and careful in her outing, taking only one error in 21 shots. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy goes 17th today, playing 13-ball with the green cue. Chimpy couldn't get simple sequences at the side pockets, ending up taking 29 shots with two errors to clear the rack. Back to 15-ball, as Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream shoots with the red cue. Ice Cream had a couple of errors for bad contact, but she recovered late to end with 27 shots. The red cue stays up for 12-ball with Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry. It was a poor outing for Strawberry, who ran up three errors and 29 shots on her ledger. More 12-ball finishes the group as North Modernistic Nighthawks strongman Lionel shoots with the silver cue. Lionel took one error for a scratch, but he cruised through the rack in 17 shots.
Going 21st today, Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno uses the red cue for Rotation. Juno took one error for a failed jump shot, and finished with 28 shots in a mediocre game. Commerce Tradewinds captain Taylor S. gets a turn in 10-ball with the purple cue. Taylor S. fouled twice while sinking the 10, part of her four errors in 21 shots. Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven keeps the purple cue up for 15-ball. Steven had one error for a scratch, but a 12-15 bank combination to the top side put him at 18 shots with the early finish. Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg steps up for 13-ball with the green cue. Greg nearly made every stripe early, but the one he left on the table wreaked havoc. He ended up with two errors in 29 shots. At the halfway point today, Terrace City Knights rookie Anna shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Anna's lone error was for an overfill on the break, but she cruised to the finish in 18 shots.
The sixth set opens with Golden Pilots veteran Max shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Max took one error for an overfill on the break, and stormed through the rack in a mere 16 shots. Archtown Arrows captain Sally also uses the green cue in Accuracy as she ends sixth in qualifying. Sally was smooth enough to finish in 19 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 195 shots and 15 errors overall. Queens Flames captain Crystal is the 28th player to shoot today, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Despite taking three errors, Crystal had a fairly easy time in this game, needing only 21 shots to finish. Westside Rockers captain Misty follows with the blue cue in Rotation. Positioning wasn't the best for Misty, who took one error in 26 shots as she played cautiously. Royal Crowns veteran Jake closes the group with the green cue in 13-ball. Jake took a couple of errors in a loose outing, but he finished the effort in only 17 shots.
Set seven kicks off with Stonebridge Wolves sophomore Jane using the blue cue in 15-ball. Jane kept things clean, but that cost her a few shots later on as she finished with 24 shots and no errors. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic steps in with the purple cue to shoot 13-ball. Dominic did alright initially, but he struggled with his last stripe. One error late pushed him up to 25 shots for the game. More 13-ball is on the way as Atlantic Pirates captain Delila shoots with the blue cue. Delila had a good start, but couldn't ease her way through the late-game, taking one error in 24 shots. Freedom Cascades rookie Blake is 34th to shoot today, using the red cue in 13-ball. Blake played with a ton of poise and strategy, clearing the rack in only 17 shots with one error. Rounding out the batch, Modernistic Union newcomer Quincy plays 10-ball with the blue cue. Quincy made two balls on the break and didn't need long to deflect off the 3 to get the 10 at the top left. He had 4 shots and no errors in the game.
The eighth group starts as Golden Pilots star Dusty shoots 15-ball with the green cue. Dusty had some trouble early on with three errors, and she never found a convenient run, ending on 31 shots. Everton Eagles star Cleo uses the green cue in 13-ball for today's 37th game. Cleo kept her game clean with no errors and a solid 21 shots. Next up, Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris plays 15-ball with the purple cue. Chris had a couple of errors for illegal contact, but he was crisp to finish in 21 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gizmo keeps the purple cue at the table for 13-ball. Gizmo cleared stripes very quickly, then patiently worked on solids as he finished with 20 shots and one error. Commerce Tradewinds star Solaris wraps up the group with the red cue in Rotation. Solaris had a great start, but three errors later on led him to finish in 23 shots.
In group nine, Queens Flames veteran Mario goes next with the blue cue in Rotation. Mario had a good pace early on, but got caught up in the middle of the game as many players do. He ended up with 29 shots and three errors. Royal Crowns captain Kayla goes 42nd today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Kayla soared through the start, but struggled later with one error and 26 shots at the end. Up next, Central Warriors newcomer Klaus keeps the silver cue going in 13-ball. Klaus couldn't get any positioning at the end, but a lucky kick on the 8 helped shorten the game to 35 shots and one error. Pacific Volcanoes newcomer Smokey follows with the purple cue in 10-ball. Smokey cruised through the early play, then struggled on the 5, ending up with two errors in 19 shots. At the back of the group, Web City Spiders newcomer Wild Thing shoots 15-ball with the green cue. Wild Thing lived up to his name, making three balls on the break and turning a failed cut on the 7 into a double-pot of the 8 and 15 to the left corners. He ended with 6 shots and no errors.
The final group commences with Midland Predators veteran Rainmane using the green cue in 13-ball. Rainmane had a productive start and took only one error in her 22 shots. Lighton Prestige star Spirit is the seventh player done with qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Spirit ended with an error-free outing and 20 shots, giving her totals of 171 shots and 16 during her run. Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze keeps the silver cue up with Rotation in the 48th game today. Blaze calmed things down pretty well with just one error in 25 shots for a solid outing. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar is ready for 10-ball with the purple cue. Cheddar had a pair of errors early on but bounced back to finish in 16 shots. Southridge Defenders rookie Ingrid ends the day in 10-ball with the red cue. Ingrid played a little recklessly, taking three errors among her 15 shots.
We're done for this day, with more to come tomorrow, hopefully at a slightly better level of play.
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