We're set for another day of games, starting with...
Kraft Forum, Royal: Kayla v. Rachel. The green cue makes the start in Accuracy today. Royal's Kayla missed the break in game 1 and then played perfectly until over halfway through the overtime rack. Whitewater's Rachel didn't miss either, taking a 0-1 win when she converted a shot to answer Kayla's miss for the hard-fought 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Rachel scratched on the break in game 2, but the Crowns' Kayla struggled more in the middle. Rachel was able to hang on for a 2-4 win to clinch the series at 2-0. Kayla finally got a win in game 3, taking a 1-3 result as Rachel had a rough stretch just before the late stages. Rachel took the series 2-1 and will play in the bracket quarterfinals.
Mitsubishi Arena, Apex: Midnight v. Oreo. North Division rivals clash in Rotation with the silver cue. Apex's Midnight began fairly well and held a lead for a large part of game 1. Terrace City's Oreo found some offense in the middle and pulled ahead, then won 8-5 for a 1-0 series lead in a close battle. The Knights' Oreo took a massive lead in game 2, then watched as the Wonders' Midnight pulled all the way back to get on the brink of victory. Midnight over-jumped her planned final shot, and Oreo made a late pair to win 8-7, securing the series at 2-0. Oreo stormed ahead with a six-ball run off the break in game 3, and she made it stand for an 8-1 win to sweep Midnight 3-0 in the series. Oreo remains on the road in the bracket quarterfinals.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Maren. The blue cue gets a look in 8-ball between North Division foes. Apex's Maren had a solid start in game 1, but Whitewater's Katharine had the early lead. Maren made sure that didn't last, surging late to get the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Wonders' Maren had a scratch on the break in game 2, killing her early momentum. It was still a close battle at the end, but the Shores' Katharine was able to close the door for a win to tie the series at 1. Katharine scratched on her break in game 3, but Maren couldn't take control early on. Katharine then gained the lead and held on for the win to take the series 2-1, setting her up to host Eastside Sharks youngster Toki in the bracket quarterfinals.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Citrus v. Rainmane. The purple cue enters the action in 15-ball. The 15 ended up near the bottom left in game 1, and both players took looks at it. Midland's Rainmane couldn't get anything to connect, while Lighton's Citrus eventually capped a three-ball run-out with an 11-15 combination for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Predators' Rainmane stepped up the pace in game 2 with a six-ball run and assorted other offense, but her finishing lacked at the end. The Prestige's Citrus was able to collect the 15 at the bottom right for the win to secure the series at 2-0. In game 3, Rainmane didn't get a chance to make much happen, as Citrus plowed through to get the 2 and 15 double-potted into the bottom left for the win and 3-0 series sweep. Citrus will play in the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Prism v. Celestia. The green cue takes a turn in 15-ball. Oceanside's Celestia took a couple of swipes at the 15 early in game 1 to no avail. Pronger's Prism picked up the pace with a five-ball run, but her miss on the 14 allowed Celestia to make the final pair for the win to go ahead 1-0 in the series. The Waves' Celestia did some set-up work to get the 15 near the top left in game 2. The Tridents' Prism glanced it but couldn't put it down, and Celestia won on a 7-15 kick combination that deflected off the 11. Celestia sealed the series at 2-0. Prism avoided the sweep in game 3 with a five-ball run and a three-ball run-out on her last two turns to stall out Celestia's offense. Celestia still won the series 2-1 and will visit the Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess in the bracket quarterfinals.
AT&T Hall, Oceanside: Rocky v. Dominic. The purple cue returns for a 13-ball series. Oceanside's Rocky had a strong start in game 1, then took his time to finish it off. Southern's Dominic didn't provide much of a challenge for pace as Rocky claimed a 1-0 series lead. In game 2, the Waves' Rocky played loose and still found a way to earn the win despite an earlier overfill. The Monarchs' Dominic was forced into a defensive shape and never broke out of it as Rocky clinched the series at 2-0. Dominic used better positioning in game 3 to tangle Rocky's offense up late. Dominic then made a four-ball run-out for his lone win in the series. Rocky will visit the Southridge Defenders newcomer Roxy in the bracket quarterfinals.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Sunshine v. Graham. The red cue activates for 10-ball. Royal's Sunshine had a good start to game 1, but it was an even battle after that. Central's Graham prevailed at the end by making the final pair for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Warriors' Graham had a four-ball run despite some relentless heckling from the home fans. At the end, Graham sank the 10 in an uncalled pocket and the Crowns' Sunshine made it to the top side after it was respotted. This gave Sunshine a win to tie the series at 1. Another close battle emerged in game 3, with Sunshine burying the final pair after Graham missed a bank of the 9 to the top side. Sunshine won the series 2-1 and will visit Capital City Sharpshooters rookie Ellie in the bracket quarterfinals. Graham is the fifth player eliminated and the first to fall to Sunshine.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Esmeralda v. Dominic. The visitor's second series today uses the purple cue in 15-ball. Southern's Dominic was a little more willing to take chances in game 1, but he paid for it with a late scratch. Harrison's Esmeralda made the final pair from ball-in-hand for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Esmeralda tried to apply some pressure in a tougher game 2, but her missed contact on a kick at the 7 resulted in the 15 falling in the bottom side. This gifted a win to the Monarchs' Dominic to tie the series at 1. In game 3, Esmeralda slowly lost her grip on the offense as things progressed. Dominic ended up converting the 15 to the bottom left for the 2-1 series win and the right to make another trip in the bracket quarterfinals.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Shawn v. Dusky. The green cue is done after this Accuracy set. Midland's Shawn faltered early on and never got back under control in game 1, allowing Atlantic's Dusky to have a fairly low-stress win by a 2-4 score. Dusky leads the series 1-0. The Predators' Shawn did well in a crowded space after the Pirates' Dusky had a mediocre break in game 2. Dusky wasn't able to keep the pace as Shawn claimed a 2-3 win to tie the series at 1. A fast-paced game 3 saw Shawn skid near the end, and he wasn't able to get back in it as Dusky locked down a 1-3 win. Dusky took the series 2-1 and will visit Westside Rockers rookie Carly in the bracket quarterfinals. Shawn is the sixth player out of the Tournament, and Dusky has her first kill this year.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Luigi v. Taylor S. Tradewinds teammates end the purple cue's day in 7-ball. In game 1, it was a slow start before Luigi took control with a six-ball run-out after a foul from Taylor S. The strong finish gave Luigi a 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Taylor S. had a better game 2 with a late three-ball run after a slow start, but Luigi picked off the 7 to the bottom side for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Luigi wasn't able to complete the sweep over his captain, as Taylor S. sniped the 7 down to the bottom left for her lone win in game 3. Luigi's 2-1 series win aligns him to host Freedom Cascades captain Stinky in the bracket quarterfinals.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Angelica v. Ms. Puppy. The silver cue is up for 9-ball. Modernistic's Ms. Puppy looked like she would get a good start in game 1, but her four-ball run at the ended stalled when she rattled the 9 out of the top right. Lighton's Angelica tapped it down for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Union's Ms. Puppy tried a couple of combinations onto the 9 in game 2, but it didn't work out for her. The Prestige's Angelica remained a little hesitant on offense, but she put the 9 in the bottom left for the win to clinch the series at 2-0. Angelica's most deserved win went to her in game 3, as she made a six-ball run and then added the 9 on her next turn when Ms. Puppy scratched in between. Angelica swept the series 3-0 and will host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Marissa v. Peach. The blue cue is done for the day after 13-ball. North Modernistic's Peach looked pretty good to start game 1, but Maplewood's Marissa had just enough defense to hold her off. Marissa then made five balls over her last two turns for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Lumberjacks' Marissa pulled out to another big lead in game 2, but she couldn't bring down the 8 this time. The Nighthawks' Peach was pesky until she made a three-ball run-out for the win to tie the series at 1. Peach took a big lead in game 3, but Marissa made it interesting as she attempted a comeback. A scratch cut Marissa off, and Peach won the game to take a 2-1 series win into a road date versus Southridge Defenders newcomer Stripes in the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Avril v. Ellie. Club-mates do battle in 8-ball with the silver cue. Capital City's Ellie jumped ahead early and chipped away at her offense while Pronger's Avril tried to surge. Avril scratched late and Ellie made the 8 at the top left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Sharpshooters' Ellie made a solid on the break in game 2, but the Tridents' Avril replied with an eight-ball run-out going the other way on her first turn. This tied the series at 1. Ellie stormed away with a huge lead in game 3 on a five-ball run, and she got down to her last ball before Avril began the comeback march. Avril started slow and then buried a six-ball run-out for the win and 2-1 series win to get her into the bracket quarterfinals.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Dusty v. Panda. The silver cue checks out after Rotation. Golden's Dusty surged at the start of game 1 to build a nice lead. Everton's Panda got some back, but Dusty held on for an 8-4 win to claim a 1-0 series lead initially. The Pilots' Dusty again made a pair on the break in game 2, and she supported it well once more. The Eagles' Panda didn't have enough time to catch up as Dusty won 8-3 to secure the series at 2-0. Dusty eased up a bit in game 3, and Panda stepped right in for a dominant 8-1 win as his only victory. Dusty's 2-1 series win has her set up to host Swordpoint Blades captain Dreamy in the bracket quarterfinals.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Hoppy v. Sydney C. The red cue ends the day in 8-ball. Modernistic's Sydney C. had a great start to game 1, only to watch the 8 linger on the table a turn too long. Archtown's Hoppy marched to a win on a five-ball run-out, stealing ahead by a 1-0 series lead. The Union's Sydney C. again had a good start to game 2, only to lose her touch and then take a rare foul for playing before the prior turn ended. The ball-in-hand sequence allowed the Arrows' Hoppy to produce a six-ball run-out this time, clinching the series at 2-0 in the process. There was no great escape for Hoppy in game 3, as an early scratch led to a six-ball run from Sydney C., who then made the 8 a turn later for the win. Hoppy took the series 2-1 and will visit Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers in the bracket quarterfinals.
A reminder that this weekend is a split-day session. We'll get to as much as possible on Saturday with the rest played on Sunday.
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