Heatwave pool continues today. First up...
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Bandit v. Graham. The blue cue is in for 7-ball to start the day. Swordpoint's Bandit nearly won on the break in game 1, but the 7 rattled out of the top right. Central's Graham took the early win with a 2-7 combination to go up 1-0 in the series. The Warriors' Graham had a tough time shooting around the table in game 2. The Blades' Bandit wasn't great either, but he made a three-ball run-out for the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, Graham made a 3-7 kick combination to the bottom right, but the spin on the cue sent it into the pocket as well. Bandit took the gift win for a 2-1 series win that puts him in the second round.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Gizmo v. Nikolai. The green cue draws in for 8-ball in the second series. Freedom's Nikolai took the early lead in game 1, but North Modernistic's Gizmo battled back to keep things close. Nikolai then made a four-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. Despite a strong push from the Cascades' Nikolai at the end of game 2, the Nighthawks' Gizmo was able to fend him off and cash in a strong start. The series is tied at 1. In game 3, Gizmo made a great push at the end as Nikolai faltered on offense. Gizmo picked up the win and took the series 2-1, and he'll host the Todavía Stills' Hughbert in the second round.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Kodiak v. Solaris. The purple cue takes a turn in 15-ball here. Commerce's Solaris broke out in the middle of game 1 with a five-ball run. A chase ensued on the 12 until Solaris banked it to knock in the 15 at the bottom left for the win and 1-0 series lead over Web City's Kodiak. In game 2, another contested start saw the Spiders' Kodiak make a breakout late. Kodiak potted a four-ball run, then won on a banked 13-15 double-pot to the top right, tying the series at 1 versus the Tradewinds' Solaris. In game 3, Solaris appeared to have momentum near the end until he missed his 13-15 combination at the bottom left. Kodiak mopped it up for the win and 2-1 series win that gives him a hosting position in the second round.
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Marissa v. Omari. The silver cue enters the action in Accuracy. Zenith's Omari was solid in game 1, but Maplewood's Marissa maintained her pace after making three balls on the break. Marissa took a 1-2 win here for a 1-0 series lead. The Lumberjacks' Marissa got off to a sour start in game 2 with a scratch on the break. She never got back on track as the Skywatchers' Omari cruised to a 1-4 win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, neither player brought their best effort. Marissa was a touch better in the 4-5 win over Omari, and Marissa's 2-1 series win puts her in a hosting position in the second round.
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Stealth v. Nightfur. The green cue is back for 9-ball. Zenith's Nightfur had most of the offense in game 1, but a bold cut on the 8 ended in her scratching. Swordpoint's Stealth took the 9 to the bottom left from ball-in-hand for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Blades' Stealth was unable to make much offense in game 2. The Skywatchers' Nightfur smashed a seven-ball run-out with two long cuts, a two-rail bank and some short plays for the win, tying the series at 1. Nightfur kept the offense rolling in game 3, eventually taking control from Stealth and beating him on a five-ball run-out. Nightfur took the series 2-1 and will visit the Westside Rockers' Chimpy in the second round.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Solaris v. Cobalt. The host's second series today features the silver cue in 13-ball. Commerce's Solaris brought strong offense initially, then halted as both players struggled in the middle of game 1. Viewpoint Sound's Cobalt, but Solaris answered with a bank of the 8 to the top left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Solaris had a four-ball run at the start of game 2, but the Meteors' Cobalt matched and had better positioning. After a long battle, Cobalt took the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, Solaris again took the early lead, and Cobalt pushed back late. It didn't pay off, as Solaris was able to eventually win despite a late scratch setting him back. Solaris took the series 2-1 and will play in the second round.
Porsche Events Center, Zenith: Bells v. Juno. The blue cue is ready to go in 15-ball. Zenith's Bells started decently in game 1, then completely fell apart. Stonebridge's Juno couldn't get anything going, but she got the win when Bells scratched after making an 11-15 kick combination to the top side. Juno holds a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Juno had a little offense early in game 2, but not enough to sustain any success. Her lacking attack was punished when the Skywatchers' Bells cleanly made the final pair for the win to tie the series at 1. Juno had some looks in game 3, but she missed contact on the 14. Bells made the final pair this time as well, taking a 2-1 series win into the second round, where she'll host the Everton Eagles' Puff III.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Steven v. Hershey. The blue cue goes again with an 8-ball set. Stonebridge's Hershey pushed late in game 1 with a five-ball run, but Atlantic's Steven was able to overcome his scratch and make a pair of shots for the win. Steven leads the series 1-0. The Pirates' Steven had a slower start in game 2, and the Wolves' Hershey rattled off a solid five-ball run again. Hershey missed on the 8, and Steven rallied back on a four-ball run-out for the win to seal the series at 2-0. In game 3, Hershey finally got the better of Steven, who was a little slow on his offense at the end. Steven still won the series 2-1 and will play in the second round.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Watermelon v. Acorn. The silver cue exits the day after Accuracy. Pearl's Watermelon was good enough early on to cruise to the game 1 win, as Lighton's Acorn quickly lost the pace. Watermelon took a 1-4 win for the 1-0 series lead. The Prestige's Acorn held on a little longer in game 2, but a late fade ended in the same result. The Surfers' Watermelon held true for a 1-4 win again to clinch the series at 2-0. Watermelon faded quickly in game 3, unable to compete for a series sweep. Acorn took the 0-3 win, but Watermelon's 2-1 series win has her set to host in the second round.
Porsche Events Center, Zenith: Omari v. Waluigi. Former teammates clash in Rotation with the blue cue. Zenith's Omari struck early in game 1 to establish his lead. Web City's Waluigi couldn't keep up, and Omari closed out an easy 8-1 win for the 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Waluigi was much better in game 2, as the Skywatchers' Omari had a terrible break. Waluigi built a lead and fended off challenges to win 8-4, tying the series at 1. Waluigi scratched on the break in game 3, and Omari immediately made a three-ball run. After that, Omari remained stronger in an 8-3 win for the series win that sets him up to visit Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy in the second round.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Dustin v. Bells. The visitor's second series today is in 9-ball with the green cue. Central's Dustin had to watch Zenith's Bells make a four-ball run before answering with a three-ball run, but Dustin missed on the 9. Bells cleaned up the last shot for the win to go up 1-0 in the series. The Skywatchers' Bells took her chance when it presented itself in game 2, sniping a 6-9 combination to the bottom left to beat the Warriors' Dustin. Bells clinched the series at 2-0. Dustin was able to pick off a win in game 3, pulling together a three-ball run-out at the end to beat Bells, who took the series 2-1. Bells will be on the road again in round two.
Porsche Events Center, Zenith: Omari v. Nibbles. Another battle between former teammates plays out in 15-ball with the red cue. Zenith's Omari did slightly better on offense in game 1 than Web City's Nibbles. It was a slow game that saw Omari do enough late to get the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Nibbles battled back in another slow game 2, taking the win this time as the Skywatchers' Omari lost control late. Nibbles' win tied the series at 1. In game 3, frustration took over for Omari, and Nibbles capitalized on it with a three-ball run-out for the win. Nibbles took the series 2-1 and will visit the Golden Pilots' Sparkles in the second round.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Briana. The red cue checks out after 12-ball. Everton's Cleo pulled off a four-ball run early in game 1 and held off Queens' Briana well after that. Cleo had no trouble in the win to earn a 1-0 series lead. The Flames' Briana got off to a better start in game 2. She set herself up for success and capitalized when the Eagles' Cleo missed the ignition on what would have been her final run. The series is now tied at 1. In game 3, Briana struck first on stripes, but Cleo played out a five-ball run to take a commanding lead. Cleo then sank her last ball to the bottom right for a 2-1 series win to get into the second round.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Shawn v. Rainmane. The Predators' leaders battle it out in Accuracy with the green cue. Game 1 saw Shawn struggle initially, but Rainmane couldn't make her lead stick. Shawn battled back and won 3-4 to take a 1-0 series lead. In game 1, Shawn did much better early on. He faded a little bit later, but Rainmane didn't get a chance to tie the game up, with Shawn winning 2-4 to secure the series at 2-0. Shawn mailed it in a bit in game 3, leading to a rather sloppy performance. Rainmane easily handled things for a 1-6 win, but Shawn's 2-1 series win assures he'll host the Atlantic Pirates' Dusky in the second round.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Charli v. Diddley. The day ends with the purple cue in Accuracy. Maplewood's Diddley was slow to start in game 1, and he didn't have the time to recover. A double-pot from Tysini's Charli locked in her 2-3 win for the 1-0 series lead. The Hummingbirds' Charli couldn't hang on in regulation in game 2, but she had the last-shot advantage. The Lumberjacks' Diddley got nothing from the break, and Charli went on for a 3-4 win to seal the series at 2-0. With nothing to play for, both players relaxed in game 3. Charli still came out on top with a 2-4 win to sweep Diddley 3-0 en route to a hosting position in the second round.
The plan is to continue playing tomorrow as the heatwave nears its peak. The play today was solid for the conditions, and after the action, the cues were cleaned to allow for a smoother shooting process.
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