We'll complete a second week of qualifying today, now firmly in the range of 9-ball and 10-ball as the primary events. First up on this 50-game day, we have...
Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi playing 12-ball with the purple cue. Kiwi took one error in 18 shots in a strong opening game of the day. Queens Flames star Briana will play 9-ball with the blue cue next. Briana took 7 shots and no errors, ending early on a deflection off the 6 to sink the 9 at the top right. Atlantic Pirates newcomer Waluigi takes a turn in 13-ball with the red cue. Waluigi was more cautious than necessary as he completed this qualifier in 19 shots and one error. Whitewater Shores star Katharine goes fourth today in 10-ball with the silver cue. Katharine rattled off a solid 15 shots and no errors. Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II closes the group with the red cue in 8-ball. Twinkie II didn't extend her runs well enough, ending up with 25 shots and three errors.
The second group starts with Todavía Stills newcomer Juno playing 12-ball with the green cue. Juno took 17 shots and no errors in a crisp performance. Going seventh today, Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo shoots 9-ball with the green cue. Oreo took one error in 6 shots after a missed contact, but she finished with a 3-5-9 combination to the top right. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Sierra is next up, shooting 13-ball with the purple cue. Sierra couldn't get anything down early, and then she stumbled with five errors in 32 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach is up for 9-ball with the red cue. Peach took two errors on a bad kick shot, then finished in 23 shots after long chases on the last three balls. Modernistic Union newcomer Bear checks in for 8-ball with the blue cue at the back of the group. Bear had a slow start but only took one error in 21 shots.
Group three opens with Swordpoint Blades newcomer Megan shooting 12-ball with the green cue. Megan stayed in control from the start, taking just 17 shots with no errors. Southern Monarchs veteran Molly is next up for 8-ball with the red cue in today's 12th game. Molly went for 20 shots and no errors in the appearance. Todavía Stills captain Easter takes on 9-ball with the green cue. Easter blasted the 9 to the top right off the break for 0 shots and zero errors. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy follows that with the red cue in 10-ball. Shaggy took one error for a scratch on the break and then finished in 15 shots. Phoenix Firebirds newcomer Pauline is up for 10-ball with the blue cue to end the group. Pauline had some lucky bounces to end with 15 shots and no errors.
The 16th player today is Lighton Prestige captain Acorn, who shoots 9-ball with the green cue. Acorn made quick work of this one, taking a 2-9 combination at the top side for 2 shots and no errors. Queens Flames superstar Violetta keeps the green cue active in 10-ball. Violetta wasn't the best with calling her shots accurately, taking three errors in 17 shots. Pronger Tridents star Spot goes next with the green cue in 8-ball. Spot started a little slow, then picked up the pace to end on 19 shots with no errors. Southridge Defenders newcomer Avril is ready for 10-ball with the silver cue. Avril brought some chaos and finished in 5 shots with no errors on a 3-10 combination to the top right. Web City Spiders veteran Nibbles brings back the green cue in 9-ball to finish off the set. Nibbles found the sweet spot to get the 9 on the break at the top right for 0 shots and zero errors.
The fifth group kicks off with Southridge Defenders strongman Wario shooting 9-ball with the silver cue. Wario took one error in 16 shots, with a deflection off the 6 to take the 9 at the top right saving him from disaster. Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Tenille T. is 22nd to play today, using the green cue in 12-ball. Tenille T. had two errors and 22 shots in the appearance, losing her control in the middle before a good finish. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy is next up with the blue cue in 9-ball. Chimpy ended it with 5 shots and no errors, taking a 5-9 combination to the top right. Everton Eagles captain Goldy also plays 9-ball, using the green cue. Goldy kept it clean in 14 shots, harnessing movement to keep the score down. Pearl Surfers veteran Boots takes us to the halfway mark today, playing 10-ball with the blue cue. Boots wasn't challenged much, taking 13 shots with no errors.
The sixth set gets going as Swordpoint Blades rookie Anton shoots 10-ball with the red cue. Anton took one error for a scratch and closed on a decent 16 shots. Atlantic Pirates newcomer Graham draws in for 8-ball with the green cue. Graham rallied late to end on 18 shots with no errors. Tysini Hummingbirds veteran Slinks uses the green cue for 10-ball in today's 28th game. Slinks took an error for a scratch on the break, but her double-pot of the 3 to the bottom left and the 10 to the top right ended her game at 9 shots. Central Warriors newcomer Rudolph is in for 8-ball with the silver cue. Rudolph took one error for an early scratch and struggled to 28 shots at the end. Tysini Hummingbirds veteran Sugar also uses the silver cue in 8-ball. Sugar took one error in 19 shots, fading a bit after making three balls on the break.
Group seven begins with Terrace City Knights veteran Melissa playing 10-ball with the red cue. Melissa put the 10 near the top right on the break, then double-potted with 2 to the corners for 3 shots and no errors. The Rookie Alliance's Olivia is ready for 9-ball with the silver cue. Olivia did essentially the same thing in her game, finishing on 3 shots and no errors. Diamond Gems veteran Salmo goes 33rd today, using the purple cue in 12-ball. Salmo shot pretty well until the end. He had two errors in 21 shots. Victoria Spurs veteran Max also has the purple cue up in 9-ball. Max took one error for a stick foul and closed on 13 shots. Rounding out the batch, Graycliff Aces veteran Jennifer shoots 10-ball with the silver cue. Jennifer cruised with 13 shots and no errors in her game.
Batch eight is led by Boston Swifts star Tigerette, who shoots 10-ball with the silver cue. Tigerette couldn't get much going, taking one error and 19 shots to finish. The 37th player today is Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Whiskers, who shoots 10-ball with the blue cue. Whiskers took a scratch early, but made a couple of smart plays before sinking a 3-10 combination to the bottom side for 6 shots. Next up, Enterprise Independents rookie Misha shoots 9-ball with the red cue. Misha was solid, taking one error for illegal contact in 14 shots. Modernistic Union veteran Quincy also plays 9-ball but with the blue cue. Quincy lined up the 7-9 combination early and converted it later to end on 10 shots and one error. Wrapping up the group, Midland Predators veteran Americus plays 9-ball with the red cue. Americus didn't miss a shot after the break, taking 9 shots and no errors in the game.
The ninth group is underway as Enterprise Independents rookie Ollie plays 9-ball with the purple cue. Ollie kept it clean with no errors and ended at 13 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters sophomore Ellie plays 10-ball next with the purple cue. Ellie started slow, then took her lone error and finished in 16 shots on a surge. Queens Flames veteran Mario is next to play, taking up the green cue in 9-ball. Mario took one error and closed at 12 shots after crisp positioning worked in his favor. Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris keeps it on 9-ball with the silver cue in today's 44th game. Chris took one error for an early scratch and clawed it back to end on 15 shots. Victoria Spurs veteran Rosalina closes the group in 12-ball with the blue cue. Rosalina took three errors and didn't seem to have a plan to deal with bad positioning as she ran her score up to 26 shots.
Royal Crowns sophomore Ingrid fronts the last group, playing 8-ball with the silver cue. Ingrid cruised early and finished in 17 shots with no errors. Eastside Sharks newcomer Gal gives 8-ball a try with the red cue. Gal took one error and then got a little lucky as she finished at 22 shots with a fortunate run of play. Royal Crowns captain Kayla shoots 10-ball with the green cue in today's 48th game. Kayla made four balls on the break and still took an illegal contact error. She was fast to finish on 10 shots. Pearl Surfers captain Watermelon also uses the green cue in 10-ball. Watermelon took no errors and played patient to finish at 15 shots. Todavía Stills veteran Pedey ends the day in 12-ball with the silver cue. Pedey blitzed through the rack in 12 shots with no errors in a fantastic performance.
A mostly good day gives the league's players less reason for hostility. They'll play 40 games tomorrow to cross the one-third mark of qualifying.
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