We're set to go on the fifth day of qualifiers, with three events now eligible to be played. Leading off...
Royal Crowns veteran Brownie shoots 8-ball with the red cue. Brownie started off fine and then lost control when she was left with just the 2 on solids. The downfall was brutal, as she closed with 27 shots and two errors. Commerce Tradewinds star Solaris steps in for 8-ball with the blue cue. Solaris was on track for a great game, but three errors near the end sank him to a decidedly average 22 shots. The first player to draw into 9-ball will be Golden Pilots veteran Strut, who uses the silver cue. Strut did quite well to finish quickly with a banked 4-9 combination to the top left, giving him 6 shots and no errors. Central Warriors star Dustin will also go for 9-ball, using the green cue. Dustin finished quickly, deflecting off the 2 to take the 9 at the top left in 5 shots and no errors. Back to 8-ball, where Terrace City Knights star Jennifer plays with the red cue. Jennifer was doing just fine, but missed a couple of late shots, and then scratched as she sank the 8. That resulted in her adding six errors in 27 shots.
The 6th game today belongs to the Terrace City Knights' Oreo as she shoots 8-ball with the green cue. Oreo kept the cue ball where it needed to be, ending in 20 shots with no errors. Stonebridge Wolves sophomore Jane draws in with the blue cue in 8-ball. Jane was efficient early on, although a couple of errors cost her a bit as she finished in 21 shots. Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley makes his season debut in 7-ball with the purple cue. Diddley took a safe approach near the end of the game, finishing on 10 shots and no errors. Another season debut sees the Modernistic Union sophomore Maggie use the blue cue in 7-ball. Maggie couldn't get anything going early, spiraling to 18 shots with one error. Pearl Surfers veteran Wings ends the group with the silver cue in 8-ball. Wings screwed up early with the 8 going down on his first shot after the break, so he took five errors but still closed the game in only 20 shots.
After the lunch break, Golden Pilots star Dusty uses the red cue 8-ball. Dusty skidded from the start and couldn't get on track before illegally sinking the 8. She had five errors in 29 shots. Another Pilot follows as Max plays 8-ball with the silver cue. Max fared no better, requiring 30 shots with three errors to get through his appearance. Victoria Spurs star Yekaterina will try 8-ball next, using the green cue. Yekaterina was accurate nearly every time, but still took one error for illegal contact among her 17 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty uses the blue cue in 8-ball for the 14th game of the day. Misty did alright at first, then took a pair of errors and slipped to 26 shots as the league's taking a hard lesson in regression today. Central Warriors captain Twilight will close the batch with the purple cue in hand for 7-ball. Twilight kept it clean with no errors, no small feat on a day like this, while closing in a modest 11 shots.
Group four gets going with Lighton Prestige captain Acorn using the red cue in 8-ball. Acorn was poised and creative enough to work well on insurance plan plays, finishing at 18 shots and no errors. Harrison Specters newcomer Esmeralda is next, picking up the silver cue for 7-ball. Esmeralda didn't get much for positioning, taking one error in 13 shots as she struggled throughout the game. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Summer takes the 18th game today, using the blue cue for 8-ball. Summer was another victim of the 5-error rule, depositing the 8 prematurely en route to score of 27 shots. Another 8-ball game with the blue cue sees Southridge Defenders rookie Ingrid step up to the table. Ingrid had historic pace early on, but slowed down to just good in the end, closing with 18 shots and no errors. Golden Pilots captain Valencia keeps the blue cue playing 8-ball. Valencia struggled early on, needing 25 shots with two errors to get through the appearance.
The fifth batch kicks off with Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Josie using the red cue in 8-ball. Josie took a scratch on the break, her lone error as she powered through 21 shots. Zenith Skywatchers captain Blizzard is next, taking up the green cue for 8-ball. Blizzard used a stabilizer grip to attack early on, then loosened up later as she closed in 19 shots with no errors. Apex Wonders veteran Cowzart goes next, staying in 8-ball with the blue cue. Cowzart also kept his cool pretty well, avoiding errors in 19 shots to get a good result. Moving along, Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge plays 8-ball with the red cue. Smudge couldn't get things to line up favorably, taking just one error but also 29 shots in the appearance. Today's 25th game brings us mercifully to halfway done with the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Princess using the red cue in 7-ball. Princess got the 4 and the 7 to drop in the bottom side on the break to end with 0 shots and zero errors, a rare positive result.
Another Meteor starts group six as Cobalt uses the silver cue in 7-ball. Something's in the Sound water, as Cobalt rocketed the 7 to the top right on his break, also closing at 0 shots and zero errors. Back in 8-ball, Freedom Cascades captain Stinky uses the blue cue. Stinky took an error at one point for a scratch, but he was strong and effective to finish at 20 shots. Victoria Spurs veteran Rosalina also plays 8-ball, this time with the red cue. Rosalina brought the early pace, but no control over the cue ball led to three errors in 27 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Maison picks up the purple cue for his 8-ball appearance. Maison's overall shooting was fine, but three brutally bad errors scarred the effort at 24 shots. Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Luigi will take a big risk in using the red cue for 8-ball to wrap up this group. Luigi got away relatively unharmed, taking one error on his last shot to close with 23 shots in the game.
Set seven opens with the Freedom Cascades strongman Nikolai using the red cue in 7-ball. Nikolai didn't take any errors, but he was frustrated with his play anyway, as he ended the game with 12 shots. Kodiak gets the 32nd game today, making his Web City Spiders debut with the silver cue in 7-ball. Kodiak showed great control with only 8 shots and no errors in his first appearance with his new team. Queens Flames captain Crystal keeps the silver cue active for 8-ball. Crystal did well but wavered in her control just enough at the end to close with 23 shots and no errors in an average outing. Westside Rockers rookie Carly is next with the purple cue in hand for 8-ball. Carly will be satisfied with keeping a clean performance this time, and ending in 22 shots isn't too bad either. Rounding out the bunch, the purple cue goes again in 8-ball with Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream. A slow start gave way to a fantastic run to finish things at 20 shots with no errors.
The eighth group is underway as the Queens Flames' Mario shoots 8-ball with the purple cue. Mario had a couple of errors in his game, but he made up for it with pace to end at 20 shots. Today's 37th player is Terrace City Knights rookie Anna, who shoots 7-ball with the red cue in her career debut. She couldn't ask for a better start, as the 7 wedged its way to the top on the break to give Anna 0 shots and zero errors. Swordpoint Blades captain Dreamy brings the purple cue back to the table in 8-ball. Dreamy kept free from errors and got creative at the end to close with 20 shots in a redemptive effort. The blue cue is back in 8-ball next, as the Eastside Sharks' Rudolph gets drawn. Rudolph did alright, as he didn't take any errors, but slow shooting led to him ending on 24 shots. Diamond Gems veteran Salmo keeps the blue cue active in 7-ball at the end of the group. Salmo took a gamble and failed, taking a double-error early on before closing at 12 shots.
Group nine begins with Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny shooting 9-ball with the silver cue. Shiny didn't get much traction on her shots, needing 16 shots with one error to complete the outing. Pacific Volcanoes mainstay Ms. Kitty is next up, using the red cue in 8-ball. Ms. Kitty struggled early on and took one error before closing well at 24 shots. The red cue stays active as Zenith Skywatchers veteran Nightfur debuts with the team in 7-ball. Nightfur was efficient early on, but bad positioning at the end pushed her to 10 shots and no errors. Central Warriors star Noelle gets the 44th game today, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Noelle controlled play well and kept things moving smoothly to finish with 20 shots and no errors. Modernistic Union veteran Sydney C. closes the batch with the red cue in hand for 8-ball. Sydney C. was sharp initially but took one error for a scratch. She kept her play on track and ended at 21 shots.
The final group commences with the red cue staying up for 8-ball with Pronger Tridents captain Precious. A strong start didn't hold up, and Precious took a lone error late for missed contact before ending on 23 shots. Smokey gets his Pacific Volcanoes debut next, using the blue cue in 7-ball. Smokey took an early error for a scratch on the break, but his positioning play allowed him to end in 9 shots anyway. Todavía Stills captain Easter goes 48th today, using the green cue for 8-ball. Easter was excellent from the start of the game, taking only 17 shots and no errors with a late slowdown. Another 8-ball game with the green cue sees Infinity Torpedoes star Fuchsia active. Fuchsia lacked control early on but clamped down late for 22 shots and no errors in the game. The day ends with Everton Eagles star Cleo using the red cue in 8-ball. Cleo wasn't perfect at all, but she took no errors and finished with 23 shots.
With a better second half of the day, there's hope tomorrow's qualifiers will continue a positive trend.
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