As the heat takes hold around the region, we begin a new day of action. First up...
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Solaris v. Smokey. The green cue starts the day in 12-ball as the host ends his split-day doubleheader. Both players had good positioning in game 1, but Pacific's Smokey was a little faster to capitalize on it as he got the win for a 1-0 series lead over Commerce's Solaris. The Volcanoes' Smokey scratched and overfilled on the game 2 break, solving his own problem. What didn't help him was how sharp the Tradewinds' Solaris was after that. Solaris cruised to the win and tied the series at 1. Solaris wasn't able to assert himself in game 3, as Smokey had the better positioning and used it well to get the win when Solaris missed contact. A 2-1 series win sent Smokey to the second round.
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Frosty v. Rosalina. Another 12-ball set sees the blue cue activated. Victoria's Rosalina quickly got into her last ball in game 1, but she missed a bank to the top side. Freedom's Frosty stormed back on a five-ball run-out for the win to take a 1-0 series lead with confidence. In game 2, the Cascades' Frosty had an empty break, but she followed it up with a pair of three-ball runs. The Spurs' Rosalina didn't have time to set herself up as Frosty clinched the series at 2-0 with a win. Rosalina finally got a win in game 3, maintaining her lead throughout the battle. Frosty settled for a 2-1 series win to get into the second round, where she'll host Everton Eagles captain Goldy.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Sarah v. Marsell. The purple cue is ready to play in 8-ball. Tysini's Sarah surged with a seven-ball run early in game 1. Whitewater's Marsell couldn't counter it, and Sarah eventually made the 8 to the bottom side for the 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Marsell picked up a five-ball run early in game 2, but the Hummingbirds' Sarah responded with an eight-ball run-out on the next turn. Sarah's massive attacks propelled to sealing the series at 2-0. Sarah wasn't quite able to complete the sweep in game 3, as she peaked at a four-ball run. Marsell was sharper on offense and picked up the win late, while Sarah rides a 2-1 series win into a hosting position in round two. This was Marsell's 100th unique opponent.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Peach v. Cubby. The purple cue remains active in 12-ball. North Modernistic's Peach retreated to defense in game 1, but Archtown's Cubby worked around her for a four-ball run-out anyway. Cubby holds a 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Peach had a decent start to game 2, but she couldn't finish it off. The Arrows' Cubby struck quickly and then made a pair at the end for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Peach wasn't able to corral enough offense in game 3, slipping up late with a missed contact. Cubby finished off the 3-0 series sweep with a tap-in, and he'll head to the second round in a visiting role.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Puff III v. Chris. The red cue takes a turn in 8-ball here. Everton's Puff III had some offense early in game 1, but she stalled out just as Capital City's Chris found his groove. Chris continued to surge to the end for the win and 1-0 lead in the series. The Sharpshooters' Chris couldn't get anything going in game 2, while the Eagles' Puff III was sharp from the start. Puff III easily took the win to tie the series at 1. Chris took some gambles in game 3, but his early pace on offense helped him maintain a lead. Puff III had a disjointed attack, and Chris got the win for a 2-1 series win to earn the right to host the Pacific Volcanoes' Ms. Kitty in the second round.
FedEx Arena, Eastside: Taylor M. v. Josie. The blue cue cycles in for Rotation. Viewpoint Sound's Josie had a good start, but lost the lead in the middle of game 1 as Eastside's Taylor M. surged. Josie then shot back on a four-ball run-out for the 8-6 win and 1-0 series lead. The Sharks' Taylor M. put in a strong game 2, winning 8-4 as the Meteors' Josie failed to make much of a comeback effort. This tied the series at 1. Game 3 saw Taylor M. jump out to a large lead initially. Josie pushed back this time but couldn't quite catch up before Taylor M. finished an 8-5 win. Taylor M. took the series 2-1 and will host the Archtown Arrows' Hoppy in the second round.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Americus v. Hoot. The blue cue's last series today is in 15-ball. Midland's Americus had a little pop off the game 1 break, and she picked up the pace for a four-ball run-out that ended with the 11-15 combination at the bottom left. Americus' win put her ahead of Viewpoint Sound's Hoot 1-0 in the series. The Predators' Americus stayed hot to start game 2, but she cooled off later. The ending was a bit slow until the Meteors' Hoot made a pair of shots for the win to tie the series at 1. Americus had some looks in game 3, but Hoot was able to snipe the 15 to the top right at the end for the win in a close battle. Hoot moves to the second round on a 2-1 series win.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Avril v. Sydney C. The red cue is back for a 12-ball series. Pronger's Avril paced game 1, using a three-ball run and a set-up shot to produce offense and defense. Modernistic's Sydney C. couldn't answer it, and Avril converted the 2 to the bottom right for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Union's Sydney C. executed a brilliant five-ball run in game 2, but her last ball refused to line up. The Tridents' Avril quickly replied with a three-ball run-out for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Sydney C. had her best chance at a win in game 3, but she couldn't make her last ball. Avril instead potted a three-ball run-out at the end to get the win and 3-0 series sweep that sends her to the second round.
AT&T Hall, Oceanside: Megan v. Sarah. Cousins battle in today's marquee series of 12-ball with the purple cue in its last outing. Tysini's Sarah had an early scratch and never really recovered in game 1. Oceanside's Megan wasn't great, but she did enough for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Hummingbirds' Sarah had a better start in game 2, and she defended well. The Waves' Megan still found a way onto her last ball, and she pulled off a three-rail kick to sink it at the top right after Sarah's scratch. Megan clinched the series at 2-0. Megan was good in game 3, but Sarah was just a touch better. Megan's missed contact at the end led to Sarah taking the 6 to the top right from ball-in-hand for her lone win. Megan will host again in the second round.
Verizon Field Events Center, Pacific: Twinkie I v. Luigi. The red cue rotates in for Accuracy. Pacific's Twinkie I brought the heat in game 1, staying perfect for a 0-2 win over Commerce's Luigi in a fast game. Twinkie I holds a 1-0 series lead. A slower start in game 2 saw both players miss shots early. The Volcanoes' Twinkie I then had a late scratch that put her behind, and the Tradewinds' Luigi held on for a 1-2 win to tie the series at 1. Twinkie I had a nightmarish start to game 3, falling apart early on with no time to recover at the end. Luigi grabbed a 1-3 win and advanced to the second round, where he'll return to this venue to face the Volcanoes' Smokey.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Spirit. The red cue checks out after a 15-ball series. Whitewater's Katharine seemed to have an edge on offense in game 1, but Lighton's Spirit got the win with a 14-15 combination to the top right. Spirit leads the series 1-0. The Prestige's Spirit had a little better offense in game 2, especially near the end, but her miss on the 15 cost her. The Shores' Katharine picked it off at the top right for the win to tie the series at 1. Spirit ripped a five-ball run from the start in game 3. Katharine tried to keep pace, but Spirit made a 6-15 combination with a deflection on the 13-12 combination for a game-winning double-pot. Spirit won the series 2-1 to earn her hosting rights versus the Southern Monarchs' Lorde in the second round.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Hoppy v. Goldy. East Division rivals clash in 10-ball with the silver cue. Game 1 could have gone either way with errors and zipped-in shots all over the place. Everton's Goldy ended up missing the 9, and Archtown's Hoppy made a pair for the win and 1-0 series lead. Offense sparked to life in game 2, as the Arrows' Hoppy carved up a four-ball run over the middle before she missed contact on the 7. The Eagles' Goldy took over and made a four-ball run-out for the win, tying the series at 1. The offense remained in game 3, but more errors popped up. At the end, Goldy made the 10 on her second try with a bank to the bottom right to beat Hoppy 2-1 to get into the second round.
Porsche Events Center, Zenith: Blizzard v. Rachel. The silver cue goes again in 9-ball. Whitewater's Rachel handled business pretty well in game 1, chipping in pairs of shots on her way to the win and 1-0 series lead over Zenith's Blizzard. The Shores' Rachel played a little too loose in game 2, losing her pace as she aimed for positioning. The Skywatchers' Blizzard stole the win with a pair of shots at the end to tie the series at 1. Blizzard completed the comeback with a no-nonsense four-ball run-out in game 3, giving her a 2-1 series win over Rachel. Blizzard will host her appearance in the second round. This was Blizzard's 100th unique opponent.
Mitsubishi Arena, Apex: Midnight v. Fluffina. The green cue is done after 15-ball. Apex's Midnight didn't do well early in game 1, but Infinity's Fluffina was sloppy as well. At the end, Fluffina's scratch allowed Midnight to bury a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Wonders' Midnight had a nothing break in game 2, but a cluster-buster shot on the 1 ended up doing just enough to put the 15 in the top left. This stunned the Torpedoes' Fluffina as Midnight sealed the series at 2-0. Fluffina dodged the sweep with a very impressive six-ball run-out in game 3, leaving Midnight to advance to the second round on a 2-1 series win. Midnight will host the North Modernistic Nighthawks' Cheddar.
Nissan Hall, Infinity: Smudge v. Easter. A captains' battle with the silver cue in 9-ball ends the day. A slow start to game 1 turned around when Todavía's Easter knocked a double-pot of the 4 to the top side and the 9 to the top right for the win. Easter leads Infinity's Smudge 1-0 in the series. The Torpedoes' Smudge was a little better in game 2, but she still couldn't put much offense together. The Stills' Easter took this win on a three-ball run-out to secure the series at 2-0. In game 3, Easter made it a quick finish by deflecting off the 2 with spin to drive the 9 into the bottom left to sweep Smudge 3-0. Easter will advance to the second round.
Heatwave pool continues in the First Round tomorrow barring any setbacks.
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