Today marks a shift that should see 8-ball become the game of focus for a few days. First up...
The Southridge Defenders' Caitlin shoots 7-ball with the red cue in the opening game. Caitlin's break was lackluster, and it took a double-pot followed by a four-ball run to close with 11 shots and no errors in a shaky game. Oceanside Waves third-year Dewey goes next, using the blue cue in 8-ball. Dewey simply couldn't string shots together in this appearance, requiring 26 shots without an error after an empty break. The blue cue stays on for Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris making his season debut in 7-ball. Chris couldn't move the needle, making a ball while scratching on the break for his only error in 11 shots. A. Charlton is set to make her Archtown Arrows debut with the silver cue. Charlton needed only 7 shots after making a ball on the break, although that included a late error when she scratched on the 5. The Infinity Torpedoes' Mr. Snowman closes the group, taking the silver cue to play 9-ball. Mr. Snowman got tagged for a couple of errors and saw an empty break, but still managed to end with 14 shots.
The second group gets going with Gizmo of the Eastside Sharks shooting 10-ball with the red cue. Gizmo left frustrated, his awful break netting a ball but causing him to take four errors in 23 shots to complete the effort. The Lighton Prestige's Spirit is the seventh player drawn, and she'll take her chances in 10-ball with the silver cue. Spirit had an empty break and an early error, but locked it down from there to score 16 shots in a good performance. Next up, another Eastside Shark plays as Chelsea takes on 8-ball with the blue cue. Chelsea had nothing on the break, a common theme today, but she secured the game in 20 shots without an error in an impressive late rally. Todavía Stills captain Easter makes her season debut, also using the blue cue for 7-ball. Easter had an early error after an empty break and had to chase the 7 around to finish with 11 shots. Ending the batch, the Golden Pilots' Strut makes his season debut with the red cue. Strut was headed for disaster when he double-potted the 2 and 4, saving his turn at 12 shots without an error.
Group three starts with the Whitewater Shores' Marsell taking on 9-ball with the silver cue. Marsell had an error and had to chase the 5 mid-game before asserting himself on a five-ball run-out to close with 15 shots. Midland Predators star Rainmane jumps in for her season debut, using the blue cue in 7-ball. Rainmane had nothing on the break, but didn't miss a shot that counted, finishing with 7 shots and no errors. The Terrace City Knights' Melissa takes the next game, using the red cue for her 9-ball appearance. Melissa had a ball on the break, but struggles in the mid-game ruined her score, inflating to 18 shots and one error by the end. Dominic keeps the red cue in action, as the Southern Monarchs veteran plays 8-ball. Dominic managed to keep a clean performance, only suffering a couple of bad misses in 21 shots with no errors. More 8-ball finishes this group, as the Queens Flames' Hannah shoots with the blue cue. Hannah made two balls on the break and even had time for one error over 18 shots in a strong performance.
The blue cue stays up as the Pronger Tridents' Potter uses it in 8-ball. Potter had a less eventful but even performance, taking 18 shots with no errors and nothing on the break. Continuing along, the Harrison Specters' Lexi tries her hand at 8-ball with the silver cue. Lexi had a ball on the break, but left the 8 too close to the bottom right. She incurred the five-error penalty when it went down early, causing her to finish with 27 shots despite playing relatively well. The 18th game of the day belongs to Eastside Sharks captain Graham, who uses the red cue in 7-ball. Graham had nothing on the break and two errors before ripping a five-ball run-out to close with 12 shots. The red cue stays in action for Royal Crowns veteran Kayla, who is set to play 9-ball. Kayla impressively made two balls on the break and took no errors over 12 shots for a good full-rack performance. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Hoot ends this group, playing 10-ball with the blue cue. Hoot had two balls on the break, but suffered two errors and needed 18 shots to complete the game in average condition.
The fifth group opens as Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette debuts in 7-ball with the blue cue. Tigerette was livid after scratching on the break, but she struggled in tight spaces, needing 15 shots and two errors to finish the game. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Frosty debuts for the team with the silver cue in 7-ball. Frosty had a sneakily good break, making the 7 at the top side to finish with 0 shots and zero errors as another silver cue performance goes perfect. Season debuts continue as Stealth uses the blue cue to open his Swordpoint Blades season. Stealth had nothing on his break and needed 13 shots without an error to overcome some poor positioning. Prism of the Todavía Stills is up next, using the red cue in 9-ball. Prism drained a ball on the break and then took the game in 14 shots with one error for missed contact. Wrapping up the group, A. Charlton takes her second game of the day for the Arrows, playing 8-ball with the silver cue. Charlton kept things simple after her only error, a scratch on the break. Charlton finished the appearance with 22 shots.
Bunch six begins with Sydney S. of the Harrison Specters making her season debut in 7-ball with the red cue. Sydney S. had a ball on the break and then harassed the 7 by pushing it around with the 1. It worked, as she finished with 4 shots and no errors. Golden Pilots legend Dusty is the next to debut, using the blue cue for her first outing of the season. Dusty scattered the rack well and put it down in 8 shots with no errors despite the empty break. The 28th player of the day is the Commerce Tradewinds' Solaris, who debuts with his new team using the red cue in 7-ball. Solaris was humbled by atrocious first-shot accuracy on nearly every ball, needing 15 shots and no errors to finish his game. Nicole of the Lighton Prestige will keep the red cue up for her season debut. The usually level-headed veteran got taken by greed, as Nicole's turn lasted 12 shots after she went for a 5-7 combination that didn't materialize. She had no errors and an empty break. Americus of the Midland Predators rounds out this group, also using the red cue in 7-ball. Americus held her own for a bit, but too many contact plays ran her score up to 14 shots and one error, for which she was visibly distressed.
Group seven sees the stretch of debuts continue, as the Boston Swifts' Sweetheart starts her season with the blue cue. Sweetheart had a pair of balls on the break, but also a pair of errors later on in her 8-shot performance, giving important credit to the pro-error community. The Atlantic Pirates' newcomer Jason N. takes a turn with the blue cue in 8-ball. Jason N. had a critical error in illegally potting the 8, costing him 5 shots, but his game was so good, he finished with 21 shots anyway, getting a couple of double-pots to cover his empty break. Todavía Stills trade acquisition Ruby debuts for the team in pool with the silver cue for her 7-ball game. Ruby rifled in a ball on the break and needed only 9 shots to clear the table, taking no errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette steps in for 8-ball with the blue cue. Leonette had plenty of good shots after making a ball on the break, but she faded with four errors late in the game, ending at 26 shots. Southridge Defenders newcomer Wario goes 35th today, his debut with the team coming using the blue cue in 7-ball. Wario had a chance for a good game, but it fell apart as he took 17 shots and one error after an empty break.
Batch eight kicks off with Lize of the Pronger Tridents shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Lize rattled off a ball on the break and closed with only 20 shots and a single error for a great outing. Moving along, Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno shoots 7-ball with the silver cue in her season debut. Juno narrowly avoided disaster a handful of times over 9 shots, taking no errors and recording a ball on the break for good measure. The Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley advances the pace again, playing 12-ball with the silver cue in this appearance. Shelley had decent shooting skills, making a ball on the break, but five errors, mostly scratches, caused her score to inflate to 26 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan is the 39th player drawn today, and she'll shoot 8-ball with the blue cue. Neopolitan did what she could with an empty break, but a late fade and two errors brought her to 25 shots. The blue remains in action for Web City Spiders veteran Ted, who will finish the group with a 10-ball game. Ted played smart in his appearance, using the 3 to set up a 3-10 combination to the top right that ended his turn at only 6 shots and no errors.
The ninth group has the Blades' Stealth returning for 8-ball with the blue cue in his second game of the day. Stealth had an error on the break when he scratched, and his cautious finish gave him 20 shots in a solid performance. The blue cue stays in 8-ball action for the Queens Flames' Violetta, who makes her second appearance of the year. Violetta's break was encouraging, sinking two balls, but an error and 24 shots later, she was left dejected by the troublesome event. Another 8-ball game will be played as Daisy of the Modernistic Union goes in the 43rd game of the day, using the red cue. Daisy had nothing on the break and struggled a lot early in the game, but with only one error. She finished with 22 shots. The 8-ball spree continues with the Victoria Spurs' Strawberry playing it with the silver cue. Strawberry fared worst of all, taking an empty break and four errors over 28 shots, erupting with frustration that is shared by many across the league with this event. The Atlantic Pirates' Isabella caps the group with 10-ball and the red cue, another beleaguered event. Isabella had an eventful game, making a ball on the break, scratching without contact for a double error, and then converting the 3-10 combination to the top right to end at 6 shots.
The final group commences with the Pilots' Strut playing 8-ball with the silver cue in his second game of the day. Strut didn't get anything on the break, but the veteran stayed composed, his lone error actually helping him finish with 20 shots. The Knights' Melissa also gets a second game today, using the blue cue for 10-ball. Melissa also benefited from previous experience, making a ball on the break and using just 14 shots with one error for an illegally potted ball during the game. The Sharks captain Graham continues the repeat players binge with his 8-ball game with the red cue. Graham took the event lead at 15 shots, making a ball on the break and taking no errors while getting a couple of double-pots to help him out. Chicky Phil makes his Web City Spiders debut next, keeping the red cue up for 7-ball. Chicky Phil had a ball on the break, but two preventable errors put him at 12 shots in the end. The red cue will close the day with the Stonebridge Wolves' Hershey playing 8-ball. Hershey excelled in his game, making a ball on the break and clearing the table in a mere 18 shots without an error, a great finish to an occasionally difficult day.
That's all for today. Same thing tomorrow; Elite cricket followed by Qualifying.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019
Qualifiers 2019 - Day 3
We're back for the third day of qualifying, which should see a fairly even split between 7-ball and 8-ball with some 9-ball mixed in. First up...
Crystal, the Queens Flames captain, uses the red cue in her 9-ball appearance. Crystal had a good appearance, making two balls on the break and closing with 14 shots despite taking two errors in the game. The Capital City Sharpshooters' Missy gets the second game of the day, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Missy had no trouble whatsoever, making two balls on the break and suffering only one error in 18 shots in a great performance. Midland Predators rookie Kitty makes her debut with the blue cue in 7-ball. Kitty's inexperience showed, as she got a ball on the break but walked the line between missing many shots and taking an error. Her one error over 15 shots reflected a rough beginning to her career. The Stonebridge Wolves sophomore Hershey begins his season with the silver cue in 7-ball. Hershey made the 5 on the break, and then deflected a shot off the 1 to take the 7 at the bottom right, ending with 1 shot and no errors in a near-perfect start. Ending this batch, the Swordpoint Blades' Dreamy keeps the silver cue in action for 8-ball. Dreamy raised the stakes for this event, knocking the rack down in 16 shots with no errors after getting a ball on the break.
Group two begins with North Modernistic Nighthawks sophomore Gal playing 7-ball with the silver cue. Gal made a ball late on the break and started well, only fading a bit to 10 shots with no errors as the 7 proved tough to corral. Continuing along, Pronger Tridents sophomore Lize makes her season debut with the red cue. Lize showed off some skills with her improved strength this season, curving a couple of shots and ending at 8 total shots with no errors after a ball on the break that could have been two. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani goes next, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Dani had two balls on the break and looked to be challenging the high score, but two errors pushed her total up to 22 shots. The ninth game of the day belongs to Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven, who will use the blue cue in 7-ball. Steven committed to attacking the 7 and was rewarded, finishing with 5 shots after a long 4-7 combination to the bottom right. He had a ball on the break and no errors. At the back of the group, Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic uses the blue cue for his season debut. Dominic had less success than Steven, but closed with 12 shots and no errors after an empty break left an unfavorable distribution.
The third batch opens with Central Warriors star Dustin playing 7-ball with the red cue. Dustin had nothing on the break, but a lucky shot on the 2 prevented disaster. He still had an error later, but ended with 9 shots in a good first game of the year. Next up, Cowzart makes his second appearance with the Pacific Volcanoes, using the red cue for 8-ball. Cowzart had an empty break and took an error for a scratch in the middle, but his shooting was good enough to cover it, finishing with 19 shots. More 8-ball is on the way as Lighton Prestige star Spirit uses the blue cue in the event. Spirit had a ball on the break, but scuffed multiple shots and took two errors in 25 shots to complete a frustrating game. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette takes today's 14th game, making her season debut in 7-ball with the red cue. Leonette had a lot of promise early on despite an empty break, but it went to waste with two errors and sloppy finishing that led to 14 shots for the game. Royal Crowns veteran Kayla finishes this group with the silver cue in hand for 8-ball. Kayla delivered a good game with a ball on the break and no errors while finishing with 19 shots.
Group four starts with Boots of the Pearl Surfers using the silver cue for 7-ball. Boots was a little shaky on her cut shots, taking two errors in 12 shots for a decent outing. Central Warriors captain gets the 17th game of the day, also using the silver cue in her season debut. Twilight blasted the rack apart but kept the game compact, finishing with 7 shots and no errors despite the empty break. Her sister, the Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight, follows that with the red cue in hand for her season debut. Starlight had a more eventful game, making a ball while scratching on the break and lacking the same precision as she took 9 shots with just the one error. Diamond Gems newcomer Leonardo gets his first game with the team, using the silver cue in 7-ball. Leonardo had a ball on the break, and cleanly overcame early struggles to finish with 11 shots and no errors. Rounding out the bunch, Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II shoots 7-ball with the red cue. Twinkie II had some challenges with long shots, but a ball on the break and no errors kept her score down at 10 shots.
Gizmo of the Eastside Sharks gets the 21st game today, using the blue cue in 9-ball. Gizmo had a ball on the break and kept the 9 close to the bottom right, eventually making it on a 5-9 combination to end with 10 shots and no errors. Web City Spiders newcomer Avril will play 8-ball with the red cue in her second appearance with the team. Avril began so well, but the trouble with stripes theme reemerged for her, causing her to take three errors over 26 shots. More 8-ball is on the way, as the Royal Crowns newcomer Brownie plays it with the silver cue. Brownie had a similar game, although she took only one error after an empty break and a plethora of missed shots. Everton Eagles veteran Kirstin makes her season debut with the silver cue in 7-ball. Kirstin kept silver's dominance of the event going, taking the 5 to the bottom right and 7 to the top left for a score of 0 shots and zero errors. The Westside Rockers' Midnight brings today to half-completion as she shoots 8-ball with the blue cue. Midnight controlled herself after an empty break and some early struggles. She managed to finish with 22 shots and one error in a strong performance.
The sixth group sees Maplewood Lumberjacks sophomore Summer shoot 7-ball with the silver cue in her season debut. Summer made two balls on the break and closed out the appearance with a 1-7 combination to the bottom right, giving her 4 shots and no errors. Moving along, the Infinity Torpedoes' Mr. Snowman plays 8-ball with the red cue. Mr. Snowman had an impressive game, needing only 17 shots with no errors after an empty break. Oceanside Waves sophomore Jason V. goes next, his season debut in 7-ball coming with the silver cue. Jason V. had a lackluster performance, going empty on the break and needing 13 shots without an error to complete the game. The Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley becomes the pace-setter with her 10-ball game with the red cue. Shelley had nothing on the break and one error for an illegal contact, but her 7-10 combination to the top right sealed her score at 14 shots. The Southridge Defenders' Bianca caps this group with the blue cue in 9-ball. Bianca nearly made the 9 on the break, but played smart and took no errors before a 3-9 combination to the top right helped her end at only 4 shots.
Bunch seven begins with the Golden Pilots' Sparkles shooting 7-ball with the blue cue. Sparkles ended up taking 14 shots with one error and one ball on the break in a rough first game of her season. Another player will use the blue cue in a season debut as the Freedom Cascades' Stripes sees her name drawn. Stripes looked very good despite an early error in her game, finishing with 8 shots on a 5-7 kick combination to the top side. The blue cue remains in action in the 33rd game of the day, as the Oceanside Waves' Josie shoots 9-ball. Josie fired off a wide break that potted nothing, but she kept her composure and ended with 7 shots and no errors in a great showing. The Boston Swifts' Ice Cream is next up, making her season debut with the red cue in 7-ball. Ice Cream did not let a scratch on the break slow her down, finishing with 10 shots and just the one error. Wrapping up the group, the Prestige's Spirit takes a second game today in 9-ball with the blue cue. Spirit had a slow start with nothing on the break and an early error, but that was her only mistake in 15 shots for a decent game.
The Meteors' Dani gets group eight going with her second game today, shooting 9-ball with the red cue. Dani had a similar game to the previous one, making nothing on the break and taking an error before clamping down to score 15 shots. The 37th player selected today is the Westside Rockers' Goatee, making her debut in 7-ball with the blue cue. Goatee came close to a ball on the break, and added a late error for a scratch, but she closed with 9 shots in a good performance. Another season debut from an Urban region player is next, as the Terrace City Knights' Jennifer begins her season with the silver cue. Jennifer didn't have a favorable distribution from her empty break, ending with 13 shots and no errors, the latter part being the only struck of good luck. Freedom Cascades mainstay Nikolai draws in for 8-ball with the silver cue. Nikolai moved to the bottom of the stack with nothing on the break and 8 errors over 33 shots, incurring the 5-shot penalty for illegally potting the 8. Todavía Stills star Sierra will try to get 8-ball back in favor with the blue cue. Sierra had a good game with her only error being a scratch on the break. From there, she cleared the table in 19 shots.
The ninth group kicks off with Potter of the Pronger Tridents making his season debut in 7-ball with the blue cue. Potter made two balls on the break and avoided errors as he needed only 7 shots to finish this game. The Tysini Hummingbirds' Charli is next up, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Charli had nothing on the break, but after her lone error, she rallied, finishing with 21 shots in a good showing. The Midland Predators' Fuchsia keeps the silver cue up for her 10-ball game. Fuchsia had a ball on the break, but with one error and plenty of misses, the rest of the game was filled with frustration rather than success. Sydney C. makes her career debut in 7-ball with the blue cue for the Modernistic Union in this game. Sydney C. finished with 9 shots after one error and two balls on the break, a good start to her career. Another season debut comes when Victoria Spurs star Yekaterina uses the blue cue in 7-ball to complete this group. Yekaterina couldn't make a ball on the break, but she avoided errors and finished with 10 shots.
The final group commences with Eastside Sharks rookie Taylor M. shooting 9-ball with the silver cue. Taylor M. was well on her way to disaster, but she got fortunate positioning to deflect a kick off the 2 to pot the 9 at the bottom right for a score of 7 shots and no errors. Southridge Defenders veteran Stephanie takes the next game, playing 8-ball with the blue cue. Stephanie fired off 22 shots after an empty break, taking no errors in the appearance. Her sister, the Queens Flames' Briana, makes her season debut with the silver cue in hand for 7-ball. Briana had a slow start with an empty break, but after a double-pot and an error, she closed well at 10 shots. Diamond Gems captain Smokey plays the 49th game of the day, using the blue cue in 9-ball. Smokey could have done great, but his second and final error caused his score to inflate to 18 shots despite having a ball downed on the break. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Hoot ends the day, also playing 9-ball with the blue cue. Hoot had a ball on the break, an error early on, and then a deflected shot off the 2 to put the 9 down to ice his score at 4 shots.
That's all for today. Qualifiers will nestle in behind Elite cricket for the next three days.
Crystal, the Queens Flames captain, uses the red cue in her 9-ball appearance. Crystal had a good appearance, making two balls on the break and closing with 14 shots despite taking two errors in the game. The Capital City Sharpshooters' Missy gets the second game of the day, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Missy had no trouble whatsoever, making two balls on the break and suffering only one error in 18 shots in a great performance. Midland Predators rookie Kitty makes her debut with the blue cue in 7-ball. Kitty's inexperience showed, as she got a ball on the break but walked the line between missing many shots and taking an error. Her one error over 15 shots reflected a rough beginning to her career. The Stonebridge Wolves sophomore Hershey begins his season with the silver cue in 7-ball. Hershey made the 5 on the break, and then deflected a shot off the 1 to take the 7 at the bottom right, ending with 1 shot and no errors in a near-perfect start. Ending this batch, the Swordpoint Blades' Dreamy keeps the silver cue in action for 8-ball. Dreamy raised the stakes for this event, knocking the rack down in 16 shots with no errors after getting a ball on the break.
Group two begins with North Modernistic Nighthawks sophomore Gal playing 7-ball with the silver cue. Gal made a ball late on the break and started well, only fading a bit to 10 shots with no errors as the 7 proved tough to corral. Continuing along, Pronger Tridents sophomore Lize makes her season debut with the red cue. Lize showed off some skills with her improved strength this season, curving a couple of shots and ending at 8 total shots with no errors after a ball on the break that could have been two. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani goes next, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Dani had two balls on the break and looked to be challenging the high score, but two errors pushed her total up to 22 shots. The ninth game of the day belongs to Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven, who will use the blue cue in 7-ball. Steven committed to attacking the 7 and was rewarded, finishing with 5 shots after a long 4-7 combination to the bottom right. He had a ball on the break and no errors. At the back of the group, Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic uses the blue cue for his season debut. Dominic had less success than Steven, but closed with 12 shots and no errors after an empty break left an unfavorable distribution.
The third batch opens with Central Warriors star Dustin playing 7-ball with the red cue. Dustin had nothing on the break, but a lucky shot on the 2 prevented disaster. He still had an error later, but ended with 9 shots in a good first game of the year. Next up, Cowzart makes his second appearance with the Pacific Volcanoes, using the red cue for 8-ball. Cowzart had an empty break and took an error for a scratch in the middle, but his shooting was good enough to cover it, finishing with 19 shots. More 8-ball is on the way as Lighton Prestige star Spirit uses the blue cue in the event. Spirit had a ball on the break, but scuffed multiple shots and took two errors in 25 shots to complete a frustrating game. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette takes today's 14th game, making her season debut in 7-ball with the red cue. Leonette had a lot of promise early on despite an empty break, but it went to waste with two errors and sloppy finishing that led to 14 shots for the game. Royal Crowns veteran Kayla finishes this group with the silver cue in hand for 8-ball. Kayla delivered a good game with a ball on the break and no errors while finishing with 19 shots.
Group four starts with Boots of the Pearl Surfers using the silver cue for 7-ball. Boots was a little shaky on her cut shots, taking two errors in 12 shots for a decent outing. Central Warriors captain gets the 17th game of the day, also using the silver cue in her season debut. Twilight blasted the rack apart but kept the game compact, finishing with 7 shots and no errors despite the empty break. Her sister, the Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight, follows that with the red cue in hand for her season debut. Starlight had a more eventful game, making a ball while scratching on the break and lacking the same precision as she took 9 shots with just the one error. Diamond Gems newcomer Leonardo gets his first game with the team, using the silver cue in 7-ball. Leonardo had a ball on the break, and cleanly overcame early struggles to finish with 11 shots and no errors. Rounding out the bunch, Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II shoots 7-ball with the red cue. Twinkie II had some challenges with long shots, but a ball on the break and no errors kept her score down at 10 shots.
Gizmo of the Eastside Sharks gets the 21st game today, using the blue cue in 9-ball. Gizmo had a ball on the break and kept the 9 close to the bottom right, eventually making it on a 5-9 combination to end with 10 shots and no errors. Web City Spiders newcomer Avril will play 8-ball with the red cue in her second appearance with the team. Avril began so well, but the trouble with stripes theme reemerged for her, causing her to take three errors over 26 shots. More 8-ball is on the way, as the Royal Crowns newcomer Brownie plays it with the silver cue. Brownie had a similar game, although she took only one error after an empty break and a plethora of missed shots. Everton Eagles veteran Kirstin makes her season debut with the silver cue in 7-ball. Kirstin kept silver's dominance of the event going, taking the 5 to the bottom right and 7 to the top left for a score of 0 shots and zero errors. The Westside Rockers' Midnight brings today to half-completion as she shoots 8-ball with the blue cue. Midnight controlled herself after an empty break and some early struggles. She managed to finish with 22 shots and one error in a strong performance.
The sixth group sees Maplewood Lumberjacks sophomore Summer shoot 7-ball with the silver cue in her season debut. Summer made two balls on the break and closed out the appearance with a 1-7 combination to the bottom right, giving her 4 shots and no errors. Moving along, the Infinity Torpedoes' Mr. Snowman plays 8-ball with the red cue. Mr. Snowman had an impressive game, needing only 17 shots with no errors after an empty break. Oceanside Waves sophomore Jason V. goes next, his season debut in 7-ball coming with the silver cue. Jason V. had a lackluster performance, going empty on the break and needing 13 shots without an error to complete the game. The Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley becomes the pace-setter with her 10-ball game with the red cue. Shelley had nothing on the break and one error for an illegal contact, but her 7-10 combination to the top right sealed her score at 14 shots. The Southridge Defenders' Bianca caps this group with the blue cue in 9-ball. Bianca nearly made the 9 on the break, but played smart and took no errors before a 3-9 combination to the top right helped her end at only 4 shots.
Bunch seven begins with the Golden Pilots' Sparkles shooting 7-ball with the blue cue. Sparkles ended up taking 14 shots with one error and one ball on the break in a rough first game of her season. Another player will use the blue cue in a season debut as the Freedom Cascades' Stripes sees her name drawn. Stripes looked very good despite an early error in her game, finishing with 8 shots on a 5-7 kick combination to the top side. The blue cue remains in action in the 33rd game of the day, as the Oceanside Waves' Josie shoots 9-ball. Josie fired off a wide break that potted nothing, but she kept her composure and ended with 7 shots and no errors in a great showing. The Boston Swifts' Ice Cream is next up, making her season debut with the red cue in 7-ball. Ice Cream did not let a scratch on the break slow her down, finishing with 10 shots and just the one error. Wrapping up the group, the Prestige's Spirit takes a second game today in 9-ball with the blue cue. Spirit had a slow start with nothing on the break and an early error, but that was her only mistake in 15 shots for a decent game.
The Meteors' Dani gets group eight going with her second game today, shooting 9-ball with the red cue. Dani had a similar game to the previous one, making nothing on the break and taking an error before clamping down to score 15 shots. The 37th player selected today is the Westside Rockers' Goatee, making her debut in 7-ball with the blue cue. Goatee came close to a ball on the break, and added a late error for a scratch, but she closed with 9 shots in a good performance. Another season debut from an Urban region player is next, as the Terrace City Knights' Jennifer begins her season with the silver cue. Jennifer didn't have a favorable distribution from her empty break, ending with 13 shots and no errors, the latter part being the only struck of good luck. Freedom Cascades mainstay Nikolai draws in for 8-ball with the silver cue. Nikolai moved to the bottom of the stack with nothing on the break and 8 errors over 33 shots, incurring the 5-shot penalty for illegally potting the 8. Todavía Stills star Sierra will try to get 8-ball back in favor with the blue cue. Sierra had a good game with her only error being a scratch on the break. From there, she cleared the table in 19 shots.
The ninth group kicks off with Potter of the Pronger Tridents making his season debut in 7-ball with the blue cue. Potter made two balls on the break and avoided errors as he needed only 7 shots to finish this game. The Tysini Hummingbirds' Charli is next up, shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Charli had nothing on the break, but after her lone error, she rallied, finishing with 21 shots in a good showing. The Midland Predators' Fuchsia keeps the silver cue up for her 10-ball game. Fuchsia had a ball on the break, but with one error and plenty of misses, the rest of the game was filled with frustration rather than success. Sydney C. makes her career debut in 7-ball with the blue cue for the Modernistic Union in this game. Sydney C. finished with 9 shots after one error and two balls on the break, a good start to her career. Another season debut comes when Victoria Spurs star Yekaterina uses the blue cue in 7-ball to complete this group. Yekaterina couldn't make a ball on the break, but she avoided errors and finished with 10 shots.
The final group commences with Eastside Sharks rookie Taylor M. shooting 9-ball with the silver cue. Taylor M. was well on her way to disaster, but she got fortunate positioning to deflect a kick off the 2 to pot the 9 at the bottom right for a score of 7 shots and no errors. Southridge Defenders veteran Stephanie takes the next game, playing 8-ball with the blue cue. Stephanie fired off 22 shots after an empty break, taking no errors in the appearance. Her sister, the Queens Flames' Briana, makes her season debut with the silver cue in hand for 7-ball. Briana had a slow start with an empty break, but after a double-pot and an error, she closed well at 10 shots. Diamond Gems captain Smokey plays the 49th game of the day, using the blue cue in 9-ball. Smokey could have done great, but his second and final error caused his score to inflate to 18 shots despite having a ball downed on the break. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Hoot ends the day, also playing 9-ball with the blue cue. Hoot had a ball on the break, an error early on, and then a deflected shot off the 2 to put the 9 down to ice his score at 4 shots.
That's all for today. Qualifiers will nestle in behind Elite cricket for the next three days.
Select Cricket 2019 - Week 7
Schedules continue to shuffle around, but Select will begin Week 7 today. Qualifiers are expected later, and there will be United Cup action beginning on February 25. First up...
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Arrows wrap up a pair of road games with Hoppy taking regular rest, while the Gems sit Katelynn out for this game. Sally dropped 529 for Archtown to begin the game with strong form. Shadow shot back with force, blasting 932 for Diamond in a vintage effort to put them on top. Sleepy B. kept the challenge up with 633 for the Arrows, not letting the hosts off easy in this high-scoring game. Smokey answered with 755 for the Gems, countering the visitors' intensity with more force. Dusky fired back with 568 for Archtown, doing her part to keep them in the game. Pedey dropped off a bit with 319 for Diamond, but the hosts remain ahead with a player each to go. A. Charlton covered the deficit with 337 for the Arrows, setting their final score at a vulnerable 2067. Leonardo lifted 564 at the end to seal the Gems' win at 2570. Diamond rises to 5-8, just a half-game back of 5-7 Archtown.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: Kodiak sits for the hosts on regular rest, while a five-game week for the Spiders sees Waluigi take the first turn out of the lineup. Ted started with 755 for Web City, zoning in and producing a great opener for the visitors. Ms. Puppy had some pace, but her turn ended with 371 for Modernistic, only recovering half of the deficit. Jack grabbed 432 for the Spiders on the second attack, a solid outing for the veteran. Daisy kept the deficit steady, poking 424 for the Union to bring the game to half-completion. Avril kept Web City in control with a firm 494 on her turn, giving their lead a little boost. Puff I couldn't keep up with 352 for Modernistic, causing them to lose a little more ground late in the game. Chicky Phil closed with 555 for the Spiders, ending their attack at 2236. Sydney C. did well with 476 for the Union, but they suffered the loss at 1623. Web City gets a good win to go to 7-9, passing the 4-6 Modernistic side they just topped.
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: The Gems make a one-off trip to the coast and leave Pedey behind for rest, while the host Monarchs have Dominic out on his first week of a Developmental Program stint. Shadow calmed down only slightly, ripping 864 in his second appearance of the week to put Diamond well ahead. Mams, unable to take rest this week, stumbled at 80 points for Southern. Smokey couldn't stop a ball that bounced off his handle and onto his wicket, ending his effort at just 214 for the Gems. Panda made a dent in the deficit with his 520 for the Monarchs, but they've got a long way to go. Katelynn had a shaky start and exited her turn with 251 for Diamond, weakening their lead again. Pounce double-hit on his last swing, skying the ball and ending with 310 as Southern's comeback takes a hit. Leonardo didn't do much to help for the Gems with 193, capping their offense at 1522. Salmo had pace but didn't last long, his 185 sealing the Monarchs' loss at 1095. Diamond is up to 6-8 as they begin to figure things out, while Southern slides to 3-12.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Meteors will rest Dani in an interesting decision, while the Lumberjacks begin a road doubleheader with Gabe sitting out. Whiskers had good swings until she hit a high ball and ended up at a middling 250 for Maplewood. Princess took advantage of the small deficit, lining 644 for Viewpoint Sound to give them a noticeable lead. Diddley couldn't pull the Lumberjacks ahead with his 290, the long travel to the coast clearly affecting the visitors. Hoot supplied another 451 to give the Meteors a boost with their lead. Summer failed to help for Maplewood, shrugging her way to a pathetic 18 points as it appears the Select leaders are set to drop a game. Frosty also struggled with 224 for Viewpoint Sound, but that proved to be an addition to their lead after the visitors' previous turn. Bryant tried to do a one-man rally for the Lumberjacks, picking up 511 on his turn but still leaving them short at 1069. Nibbles tallied 519 for the Meteors to cap their win at 1838. Viewpoint Sound is quietly 5-3 overall and 4-0 at home, while Maplewood dips to 8-3, out of first place for now.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Lumberjacks stop in the Northeast to complete the road doubleheader, sitting Summer, while the Spiders give Jack an earned rest. Whiskers got distracted during his turn, falling at 227 for Maplewood in a mediocre start to the game. Waluigi compounded his opponents' misery, churning his way to 954 for Web City against one of his former teams. Diddley got some of it back with 492 for the Lumberjacks, but they remain behind after his secondary attack. Ted lost some ground with 305 for the Spiders, but their lead remains solid at the halfway mark. Bryant went with 472 for Maplewood, pushing back against the hosts on another turn. Avril fought off that damage with 494 for Web City, maintaining their lead nicely with a player each to go. Gabe added 368 for the Lumberjacks, confirming their loss at 1559. Chicky Phil covered that, icing the Spiders win with 389 individually for a total of 2142. Web City continues to impress this week, rising to 8-9, while Maplewood falls to 8-4, into a tie for second place.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Sharks sit Cubby again for performance reasons, while the Union begin a doubleheader with Puff I taking her regular rest. Ms. Puppy continued a trend of good starts this week with 964 for Modernistic in this game, giving them quite the initial lead. Graham answered with 434 for Eastside, one of his better lead-off efforts so far this season. Daisy countered with 544 for the Union, matching her captain's intensity but not her longevity. Chelsea posted 490 for the Sharks, trying to keep them competitive at the midway mark. Kodiak plowed his way to 572 for Modernistic in his return to the lineup, strengthening their lead again. Taylor M. had a good block-and-hit for Eastside, but it soured her pace, and she ended at 339 for the turn. Sydney C. delivered 426 for the Union, capping their offense at 2506 in a likely victory. Gizmo kept the Sharks balanced with his 390, but they lost with 1653. Modernistic is up to 5-6, while Eastside drops to 2-9.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union will boldly rest Daisy in this massive rivalry game, while the visiting Nighthawks have Luigi off in these teams' first meeting of the year. Peach came in a bit low on pace thanks to some troubles with her stance as she hit 488 for North Modernistic. Ms. Puppy replied with 625 for Modernistic, giving them the slight edge early on. Cheddar pushed back with 665 for the Nighthawks, challenging the hosts a bit more this time. Puff I dropped off with 334 for the Union, causing them to slip behind midway through the game. Gal couldn't break out of a slow pace, ending with 312 as North Modernistic's lead weakens slightly. Kodiak had only 243 for Modernistic, the offensive power draining from this game in the later stages. Lionel tacked on 434 for the Nighthawks at the end, giving them a final score of 1899. Sydney C. fell with 383 for the Union, sealing their losing total at 1585. North Modernistic takes the first act to rise to 9-5, while their rivals Modernistic drop to 5-7.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Spiders begin a four-game road trip in league play with Ted taking his turn to rest, while the host Arrows sit A. Charlton to begin their five-game home stand. Waluigi batted 401 for Web City in a decent start to their offense. Sally replied with 518 for Archtown, the experienced captain setting the hosts slightly ahead. Jack has earned a good reputation in road games, continuing his success with 533 here to cover the deficit the Spiders previously faced. Sleepy B. poked 445 for the Arrows, doing just enough to recover a small lead. Avril picked up 396 for Web City, covering the deficit again in an extremely close Northeastern battle. Hoppy broke her home struggles with 460 for Archtown, boosting their lead with a player each to go. Chicky Phil forced a small response with his 245 for the Spiders, setting their final score at 1575. Dusky had a cruel twist of fate for the Arrows, falling with a measly 64 to stick them with a loss at 1487. Web City is lucky to escape with the win, rising to 9-9 while passing 5-8 Archtown after the surprise finish.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Monarchs remain without Dominic in this Coastal Derby, while the Meteors sit Dani for this game. Mams wasted no time in scoring 872 for Southern at the start, looking to serve the hosts their first home loss of the year. Princess had a shaky 400 for Viewpoint Sound, cutting a bit of the deficit away. Panda pushed back with 616 for the Monarchs, boosting their lead quite a bit on the second attack. Hoot managed 395 for the Meteors, falling in line with the previous turn. Pounce slapped a solid 475 for Southern to keep their lead steady. Frosty couldn't cover that damage with 373 for Viewpoint Sound, making a comeback unlikely for the hosts. Salmo whacked 765 for the Monarchs at the end, finishing their offense at 2728. Nibbles dropped out at 276 for the Meteors, confirming their loss at 1444. Southern's impressive victory takes them to 4-12, while Viewpoint Sound dips to 5-4.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: Closing their home doubleheader, the Meteors are without Hoot, while the visiting Spiders sit Chicky Phil in the first game of their road doubleheader. Waluigi teed off with 733 for Web City, burying the hosts in a deep deficit again. Princess did better in responding this time, her 684 keeping the game close for Viewpoint Sound. Ted answered with 712 for the Spiders, rebuilding their lead to its previous strength. Frosty couldn't keep up with 287 for the Meteors, signalling she needs a game off for rest. Jack hammered 938 for Web City on his turn, propelling them to a likely unbeatable level. Nibbles swung his way to 522 for Viewpoint Sound, but the hosts remain far behind. Avril remained in form with 487 for the Spiders at the end, capping their attack at 2870. Dani returned to the Meteors lineup with 451, but they suffered the loss anyway at 1944. Web City has had a fantastic week, going 4-0 with one game left to rise to 10-9, passing 5-5 Viewpoint Sound.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Spiders are resting Ted after his pool appearance, while the Gems sit their captain Smokey to begin their doubleheader. Waluigi went with 402 for Web City this time, taking a step back from his recent performances. Shadow covered that with 504 for Diamond, a good performance in his last meeting with his former team in the Select season. Jack disappointed with 335 for the Spiders on his second attack, leaving them vulnerable. Pedey wasted the opportunity with a mediocre 231 for the Gems, putting them just a bit behind their visitors. Avril gave Web City a jump with 587 on her turn, challenging the hosts to keep up with them. Katelynn didn't meet the challenge, her 355 giving Diamond a deficit late in the game. Chicky Phil collected 466 for the Spiders at the end, giving them a total of 1790. Leonardo got beat on a high bounce, ending with 379 as the Gems suffer another loss with 1469 total. Web City jumps again to 11-9, having gone 3-1 in the season series with a Diamond side that fell to 6-9.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Gems have Katelynn on the bench in the second half of their doubleheader, while the Spurs go without Sage to give her extra rest. Shadow hauled in 395 for Diamond in an acceptable start to the final game of the week. Spice had only 305 for Victoria on their first turn, creating a small deficit for her side. Smokey looked refreshed after his game off, swatting 521 for the Gems to add onto their lead. Yekaterina came in a bit weak with only 250 for the Spurs, causing their deficit to grow at the halfway mark. Pedey piled on with another 500 for Diamond this time, building their lead a bit higher. Strawberry didn't have the attack with 348 for Victoria, ceding more ground in what appears to be a tough loss incoming for the hosts. Leonardo stumbled with 164 for the Gems, setting their final score at 1580. Mitchell just saw a ball sneak over his bat, causing him to end with 214 as the Spurs lost with 1117. Diamond bounces back to 7-9, while Victoria leads the division at 12-5 at the first United Cup break.
Elite will play Tuesday through Thursday this week. Qualifiers is next on Monday afternoon.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Arrows wrap up a pair of road games with Hoppy taking regular rest, while the Gems sit Katelynn out for this game. Sally dropped 529 for Archtown to begin the game with strong form. Shadow shot back with force, blasting 932 for Diamond in a vintage effort to put them on top. Sleepy B. kept the challenge up with 633 for the Arrows, not letting the hosts off easy in this high-scoring game. Smokey answered with 755 for the Gems, countering the visitors' intensity with more force. Dusky fired back with 568 for Archtown, doing her part to keep them in the game. Pedey dropped off a bit with 319 for Diamond, but the hosts remain ahead with a player each to go. A. Charlton covered the deficit with 337 for the Arrows, setting their final score at a vulnerable 2067. Leonardo lifted 564 at the end to seal the Gems' win at 2570. Diamond rises to 5-8, just a half-game back of 5-7 Archtown.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: Kodiak sits for the hosts on regular rest, while a five-game week for the Spiders sees Waluigi take the first turn out of the lineup. Ted started with 755 for Web City, zoning in and producing a great opener for the visitors. Ms. Puppy had some pace, but her turn ended with 371 for Modernistic, only recovering half of the deficit. Jack grabbed 432 for the Spiders on the second attack, a solid outing for the veteran. Daisy kept the deficit steady, poking 424 for the Union to bring the game to half-completion. Avril kept Web City in control with a firm 494 on her turn, giving their lead a little boost. Puff I couldn't keep up with 352 for Modernistic, causing them to lose a little more ground late in the game. Chicky Phil closed with 555 for the Spiders, ending their attack at 2236. Sydney C. did well with 476 for the Union, but they suffered the loss at 1623. Web City gets a good win to go to 7-9, passing the 4-6 Modernistic side they just topped.
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: The Gems make a one-off trip to the coast and leave Pedey behind for rest, while the host Monarchs have Dominic out on his first week of a Developmental Program stint. Shadow calmed down only slightly, ripping 864 in his second appearance of the week to put Diamond well ahead. Mams, unable to take rest this week, stumbled at 80 points for Southern. Smokey couldn't stop a ball that bounced off his handle and onto his wicket, ending his effort at just 214 for the Gems. Panda made a dent in the deficit with his 520 for the Monarchs, but they've got a long way to go. Katelynn had a shaky start and exited her turn with 251 for Diamond, weakening their lead again. Pounce double-hit on his last swing, skying the ball and ending with 310 as Southern's comeback takes a hit. Leonardo didn't do much to help for the Gems with 193, capping their offense at 1522. Salmo had pace but didn't last long, his 185 sealing the Monarchs' loss at 1095. Diamond is up to 6-8 as they begin to figure things out, while Southern slides to 3-12.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Meteors will rest Dani in an interesting decision, while the Lumberjacks begin a road doubleheader with Gabe sitting out. Whiskers had good swings until she hit a high ball and ended up at a middling 250 for Maplewood. Princess took advantage of the small deficit, lining 644 for Viewpoint Sound to give them a noticeable lead. Diddley couldn't pull the Lumberjacks ahead with his 290, the long travel to the coast clearly affecting the visitors. Hoot supplied another 451 to give the Meteors a boost with their lead. Summer failed to help for Maplewood, shrugging her way to a pathetic 18 points as it appears the Select leaders are set to drop a game. Frosty also struggled with 224 for Viewpoint Sound, but that proved to be an addition to their lead after the visitors' previous turn. Bryant tried to do a one-man rally for the Lumberjacks, picking up 511 on his turn but still leaving them short at 1069. Nibbles tallied 519 for the Meteors to cap their win at 1838. Viewpoint Sound is quietly 5-3 overall and 4-0 at home, while Maplewood dips to 8-3, out of first place for now.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Lumberjacks stop in the Northeast to complete the road doubleheader, sitting Summer, while the Spiders give Jack an earned rest. Whiskers got distracted during his turn, falling at 227 for Maplewood in a mediocre start to the game. Waluigi compounded his opponents' misery, churning his way to 954 for Web City against one of his former teams. Diddley got some of it back with 492 for the Lumberjacks, but they remain behind after his secondary attack. Ted lost some ground with 305 for the Spiders, but their lead remains solid at the halfway mark. Bryant went with 472 for Maplewood, pushing back against the hosts on another turn. Avril fought off that damage with 494 for Web City, maintaining their lead nicely with a player each to go. Gabe added 368 for the Lumberjacks, confirming their loss at 1559. Chicky Phil covered that, icing the Spiders win with 389 individually for a total of 2142. Web City continues to impress this week, rising to 8-9, while Maplewood falls to 8-4, into a tie for second place.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Sharks sit Cubby again for performance reasons, while the Union begin a doubleheader with Puff I taking her regular rest. Ms. Puppy continued a trend of good starts this week with 964 for Modernistic in this game, giving them quite the initial lead. Graham answered with 434 for Eastside, one of his better lead-off efforts so far this season. Daisy countered with 544 for the Union, matching her captain's intensity but not her longevity. Chelsea posted 490 for the Sharks, trying to keep them competitive at the midway mark. Kodiak plowed his way to 572 for Modernistic in his return to the lineup, strengthening their lead again. Taylor M. had a good block-and-hit for Eastside, but it soured her pace, and she ended at 339 for the turn. Sydney C. delivered 426 for the Union, capping their offense at 2506 in a likely victory. Gizmo kept the Sharks balanced with his 390, but they lost with 1653. Modernistic is up to 5-6, while Eastside drops to 2-9.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union will boldly rest Daisy in this massive rivalry game, while the visiting Nighthawks have Luigi off in these teams' first meeting of the year. Peach came in a bit low on pace thanks to some troubles with her stance as she hit 488 for North Modernistic. Ms. Puppy replied with 625 for Modernistic, giving them the slight edge early on. Cheddar pushed back with 665 for the Nighthawks, challenging the hosts a bit more this time. Puff I dropped off with 334 for the Union, causing them to slip behind midway through the game. Gal couldn't break out of a slow pace, ending with 312 as North Modernistic's lead weakens slightly. Kodiak had only 243 for Modernistic, the offensive power draining from this game in the later stages. Lionel tacked on 434 for the Nighthawks at the end, giving them a final score of 1899. Sydney C. fell with 383 for the Union, sealing their losing total at 1585. North Modernistic takes the first act to rise to 9-5, while their rivals Modernistic drop to 5-7.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Spiders begin a four-game road trip in league play with Ted taking his turn to rest, while the host Arrows sit A. Charlton to begin their five-game home stand. Waluigi batted 401 for Web City in a decent start to their offense. Sally replied with 518 for Archtown, the experienced captain setting the hosts slightly ahead. Jack has earned a good reputation in road games, continuing his success with 533 here to cover the deficit the Spiders previously faced. Sleepy B. poked 445 for the Arrows, doing just enough to recover a small lead. Avril picked up 396 for Web City, covering the deficit again in an extremely close Northeastern battle. Hoppy broke her home struggles with 460 for Archtown, boosting their lead with a player each to go. Chicky Phil forced a small response with his 245 for the Spiders, setting their final score at 1575. Dusky had a cruel twist of fate for the Arrows, falling with a measly 64 to stick them with a loss at 1487. Web City is lucky to escape with the win, rising to 9-9 while passing 5-8 Archtown after the surprise finish.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Monarchs remain without Dominic in this Coastal Derby, while the Meteors sit Dani for this game. Mams wasted no time in scoring 872 for Southern at the start, looking to serve the hosts their first home loss of the year. Princess had a shaky 400 for Viewpoint Sound, cutting a bit of the deficit away. Panda pushed back with 616 for the Monarchs, boosting their lead quite a bit on the second attack. Hoot managed 395 for the Meteors, falling in line with the previous turn. Pounce slapped a solid 475 for Southern to keep their lead steady. Frosty couldn't cover that damage with 373 for Viewpoint Sound, making a comeback unlikely for the hosts. Salmo whacked 765 for the Monarchs at the end, finishing their offense at 2728. Nibbles dropped out at 276 for the Meteors, confirming their loss at 1444. Southern's impressive victory takes them to 4-12, while Viewpoint Sound dips to 5-4.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: Closing their home doubleheader, the Meteors are without Hoot, while the visiting Spiders sit Chicky Phil in the first game of their road doubleheader. Waluigi teed off with 733 for Web City, burying the hosts in a deep deficit again. Princess did better in responding this time, her 684 keeping the game close for Viewpoint Sound. Ted answered with 712 for the Spiders, rebuilding their lead to its previous strength. Frosty couldn't keep up with 287 for the Meteors, signalling she needs a game off for rest. Jack hammered 938 for Web City on his turn, propelling them to a likely unbeatable level. Nibbles swung his way to 522 for Viewpoint Sound, but the hosts remain far behind. Avril remained in form with 487 for the Spiders at the end, capping their attack at 2870. Dani returned to the Meteors lineup with 451, but they suffered the loss anyway at 1944. Web City has had a fantastic week, going 4-0 with one game left to rise to 10-9, passing 5-5 Viewpoint Sound.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Spiders are resting Ted after his pool appearance, while the Gems sit their captain Smokey to begin their doubleheader. Waluigi went with 402 for Web City this time, taking a step back from his recent performances. Shadow covered that with 504 for Diamond, a good performance in his last meeting with his former team in the Select season. Jack disappointed with 335 for the Spiders on his second attack, leaving them vulnerable. Pedey wasted the opportunity with a mediocre 231 for the Gems, putting them just a bit behind their visitors. Avril gave Web City a jump with 587 on her turn, challenging the hosts to keep up with them. Katelynn didn't meet the challenge, her 355 giving Diamond a deficit late in the game. Chicky Phil collected 466 for the Spiders at the end, giving them a total of 1790. Leonardo got beat on a high bounce, ending with 379 as the Gems suffer another loss with 1469 total. Web City jumps again to 11-9, having gone 3-1 in the season series with a Diamond side that fell to 6-9.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Gems have Katelynn on the bench in the second half of their doubleheader, while the Spurs go without Sage to give her extra rest. Shadow hauled in 395 for Diamond in an acceptable start to the final game of the week. Spice had only 305 for Victoria on their first turn, creating a small deficit for her side. Smokey looked refreshed after his game off, swatting 521 for the Gems to add onto their lead. Yekaterina came in a bit weak with only 250 for the Spurs, causing their deficit to grow at the halfway mark. Pedey piled on with another 500 for Diamond this time, building their lead a bit higher. Strawberry didn't have the attack with 348 for Victoria, ceding more ground in what appears to be a tough loss incoming for the hosts. Leonardo stumbled with 164 for the Gems, setting their final score at 1580. Mitchell just saw a ball sneak over his bat, causing him to end with 214 as the Spurs lost with 1117. Diamond bounces back to 7-9, while Victoria leads the division at 12-5 at the first United Cup break.
Elite will play Tuesday through Thursday this week. Qualifiers is next on Monday afternoon.
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Qualifiers 2019 - Day 2
After a two-day delay, Qualifiers returns for a special Sunday session. First up...
Prism of the Todavía Stills makes her season debut with the red cue in 7-ball. Prism went empty on the break, but had 10 shots and no errors in a clean and simple performance. Next up, the Capital City Sharpshooters' Lorde also uses the red cue for her season debut. Lorde started off shaky with a couple of misses after her empty break, but burst to the finish in 9 shots with no errors. The red cue stays in action for the Pronger Tridents' Zach making his season debut. Zach broke from a wide position and potted two balls, ending the turn with 9 shots and no errors after some late difficulty with the 6. Diamond Gems captain Smokey will also use the red cue, but he's playing 8-ball this time. Smokey couldn't make anything fall on the break, but he didn't need too much time to clear the table, taking 20 shots without an error in a strong performance. The red cue will sweep the group as Queens Flames superstar Violetta debuts for the season using it in 7-ball. Violetta wasted no time after her empty break, cutting the 1-7 combination to the top left corner for a score of 1 shot and no errors.
The second group begins with Shiny making her Lighton Prestige debut with the silver cue. Shiny made two balls on the break and quickly navigated the rack from there, downing the game in 6 shots with no errors. Celestia gets the seventh game today, the Oceanside Waves rising star also using the silver cue in her season debut. Celestia had troubles from the break, which was empty. She avoided taking any errors, but needed 15 shots to clear the rack in a rough first game of the year. The Atlantic Pirates' Isabella is the first to shoot 9-ball this year, doing so with the blue cue. Isabella tried a break from the far left, but went empty. She had some fortunate touches to avoid taking an error before ending at 9 shots with a 6-9 combination to the top left. One of the most polarizing players makes her season debut next as the Harrison Specters' Lexi will use the silver cue in 7-ball. Lexi delivered a good game in 9 shots despite her empty break, and she took no errors either. Closing out this batch, the Diamond Gems' Katelynn makes her first appearance with the team in seven years, using the red cue in 7-ball. Katelynn's break gave her an unfortunate distribution, and she spiraled down to 18 shots and two errors in a forgettable return to her first team.
Batch three kicks off with Everton Eagles veteran Cleo using the silver cue in her season debut. Breaks have been troublesome so far today, and Cleo also went empty before putting the rack away in 11 shots with no errors. The Pronger Tridents' Spot is the next player called, using the red cue in his season debut. Spot had an eventful outing, making two balls on the break but also scratching early in the game for his lone error. Spot ended with 9 shots, ultimately a good result. Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy is set to start her season with the blue cue in 7-ball. Ms. Puppy got a lucky bounce on the break to count a ball early, and then closed the rack in 10 shots with no errors for a good effort. Another captain, the Pronger Tridents' Precious, steps up to play 8-ball with the red cue in today's 14th game. Precious managed to get a ball down on the break, and closed the game in 22 shots with no errors in a fairly standard performance. At the back of the group, the Southridge Defenders' Stephanie makes her season debut in 7-ball with the red cue. Stephanie did what she could to save face after a bunch of early misses, but she had 15 shots and no errors on an empty-break game.
Group four gets going with North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach making her season debut with the red cue. Peach had 14 shots and no errors after an empty break, a sub-par performance for the dangerous captain. Her best friend and rival, Daisy of the Modernistic Union, goes next with the silver cue in her season debut. Daisy was better, but still had an empty break and two errors among her 10 shots, all coming early before the late burst. The Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley takes the 18th game of the day, using the silver cue for 9-ball. Shelley had an early scratch for her lone error in 16 shots in an alright performance. Back in 7-ball, Golden Pilots captain Valencia will employ the red cue for her season debut. It was nearly an ugly game for Valencia, but she corralled some difficult shots, tallying 9 shots without an error after an empty break. Victoria Spurs captain Spice's season debut with the silver cue ends this group. Spice had a ball on the break, but positioning failed her, requiring 14 shots without an error to finish the game.
The fifth group starts with Freedom Cascades captain Jasmine shooting 7-ball with the silver cue. Jasmine was sharp after making a ball on the break, converting the rack in 6 shots with no errors. Up next, the Harrison Specters' Rudolph starts his year with the red cue. Rudolph delivered a much uglier performance with three errors and 15 shots after scratching on the break. The Stills' Prism returns to action with the silver cue in her second game today, playing 8-ball. Prism made three balls on the break but still needed 27 shots and three errors to get through a bad game. Fuchsia keeps the silver cue in action, but the Midland Predators veteran will be shooting 9-ball with it. Fuchsia did a bit of everything, finishing her turn in 11 shots but also taking a scratch one shot after potting a ball on the break. Bringing us to halfway today, Vladimir of the Stonebridge Wolves shoots 7-ball with the blue cue. Vladimir had too few clear shots to be successful, ending with an empty break, 17 shots, and one error.
Southridge Defenders third-year Bianca opens bunch six with the silver cue in 8-ball. Bianca just missed a ball on the break, but put the rack down in a crisp 20 shots with one error for a scratch. Dusky of the Archtown Arrows will play today's 27th game, using the silver cue to debut in 7-ball. Dusky drained three balls on the break and flew through the rack in 5 shots without an error for an excellent first game of the year. The red cue comes back into action for Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge, who makes her season debut here. Smudge blasted the 7 to the top side off the break, scoring 0 shots and zero errors in a perfect opener to her season, using a spot three ball-widths left of center to produce the result. Her sister, the Todavía Stills star Sierra, will follow that with the blue cue for her own season debut. Sierra had a ball on the break and took the 7 down early, but scratched on that shot for her only error. Sierra would need 13 shots total to clear the table after the finishing foul. Rounding out the group, Noelle of the Central Warriors uses the red cue for her season debut. Noelle had a ball on the break, but after two errors and disastrous conversion rates, she took a cheap deflection off the 1 to pot the 7 in the bottom left to end with 10 shots.
The Eastside Sharks' Gizmo will play 8-ball with the silver cue to lead off group 7. Gizmo came narrowly short of a ball on the break, but cleared the table in 20 shots after that, taking no errors in a strong second game. Bright keeps the silver cue in action, as the Pearl Surfers veteran debut for the season in 7-ball. Bright didn't have a ball on the break despite his strong break, and he took an early error for a scratch, but he ended with 8 shots in a good game. Blizzard makes her Harrison Specters debut with the red cue in the next game. Blizzard butchered her game, making a ball on the break and then taking three errors, two for contact, before ending at 15 shots. Another Northeasterner goes next, as Puff III begins another season for the Everton Eagles with the blue cue in 7-ball. Puff III failed to get a ball on the break, but finishing her turn in 9 shots without an error made her happy. This batch closes with Pacific Volcanoes mainstay Ms. Kitty using the red cue for her season debut. Ms. Kitty made a ball on the break, but nearly ruined her turn with bad misses. She closed at 11 shots and no errors, precariously falling into a favorable spot.
The 36th player drawn today is Web City Spiders third-year Ted, who uses the blue cue to play 9-ball. Ted made a ball on the break, and despite an early error, he ended at 12 shots when he hit the 5-9 combination to the top right. After that, Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan uses the silver cue for her season debut in 7-ball. Neopolitan had an empty break, but put the 1 in the bottom right and then glanced a kick off the 2 and 3 to dump the 7 in the top right, ending with 2 shots and no errors in a close call for officials. Her close friend and club-mate, the Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi, follows suit with the silver cue in her season debut. Kiwi avoided an early error but did take one late, finishing at 9 shots in a good appearance after an empty break. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Hoot keeps the silver cue busy, playing with it in 8-ball. Hoot cracked a ball off the break and took no errors in scoring 20 shots, as he cruised around the table with ease. Bear of the Everton Eagles takes us into a break with his 8-ball appearance with the silver cue. Bear struggled a bit more, getting nothing on the break and needing 23 shots after his shot fell out mid-game, but he also had no errors.
Group nine begins after the break with Crystal, the Queens Flames captain, playing 8-ball with the red cue. Crystal had two errors after an empty break, closing at 24 shots despite starting with a good attack. The Eagles' Puff III takes the 42nd game today, using the blue cue in 8-ball. Puff III looked good again, failing to get anything on the break but needing just 21 shots to clear the rack without an error. The 8-ball binge continued with the Whitewater Shores' Marsell, who also uses the blue cue. Marsell cracked an effective break, ending his game in 19 shots after a ball on the break. He had no errors. Taylor M. uses the red cue for her 8-ball, as the Eastside Sharks rookie makes her second appearance. Taylor M. sent the cue over the rail on the break, her only error. She ripped through solids easily, but needed 21 shots to clean the table as stripes gave her trouble. Back in 7-ball, the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani makes her season debut with the blue cue. Dani made a ball on the break and avoided errors, but her risky shooting strategies caused her to need 12 shots to finish the game.
The final group sees the Warriors' Noelle come back for a second game, using the red cue in 8-ball. Noelle had a ball on the break in this appearance, but couldn't corral her late game shots, ending up at 23 shots and no errors in the game. Westside Rockers veteran Midnight is the next to play, using the red cue for her 7-ball game. Midnight made a ball on an awkward break, but dominated the game with 9 shots and no errors. The Boston Swifts' Puff II is the next player to make her debut for the season, using the silver cue. Puff II scratched on the break for her only error of the game, but finished the rack in only 9 shots for a good turn. Terrace City Knights sophomore Melissa steps in with the red cue for 8-ball in the penultimate game of the day. Melissa guided a ball in on the break, but three errors and 28 shots later, she found herself at the bottom of the stack for the event. The last game goes to the Maplewood Lumberjacks' Bryant, who shoots 8-ball with the silver cue. Bryant tried to improve on the day's standard, but ended up with one error on 25 shots.
Select finishes its week 7 slate before Day 3 of Qualifiers returns to a normally scheduled time.
Prism of the Todavía Stills makes her season debut with the red cue in 7-ball. Prism went empty on the break, but had 10 shots and no errors in a clean and simple performance. Next up, the Capital City Sharpshooters' Lorde also uses the red cue for her season debut. Lorde started off shaky with a couple of misses after her empty break, but burst to the finish in 9 shots with no errors. The red cue stays in action for the Pronger Tridents' Zach making his season debut. Zach broke from a wide position and potted two balls, ending the turn with 9 shots and no errors after some late difficulty with the 6. Diamond Gems captain Smokey will also use the red cue, but he's playing 8-ball this time. Smokey couldn't make anything fall on the break, but he didn't need too much time to clear the table, taking 20 shots without an error in a strong performance. The red cue will sweep the group as Queens Flames superstar Violetta debuts for the season using it in 7-ball. Violetta wasted no time after her empty break, cutting the 1-7 combination to the top left corner for a score of 1 shot and no errors.
The second group begins with Shiny making her Lighton Prestige debut with the silver cue. Shiny made two balls on the break and quickly navigated the rack from there, downing the game in 6 shots with no errors. Celestia gets the seventh game today, the Oceanside Waves rising star also using the silver cue in her season debut. Celestia had troubles from the break, which was empty. She avoided taking any errors, but needed 15 shots to clear the rack in a rough first game of the year. The Atlantic Pirates' Isabella is the first to shoot 9-ball this year, doing so with the blue cue. Isabella tried a break from the far left, but went empty. She had some fortunate touches to avoid taking an error before ending at 9 shots with a 6-9 combination to the top left. One of the most polarizing players makes her season debut next as the Harrison Specters' Lexi will use the silver cue in 7-ball. Lexi delivered a good game in 9 shots despite her empty break, and she took no errors either. Closing out this batch, the Diamond Gems' Katelynn makes her first appearance with the team in seven years, using the red cue in 7-ball. Katelynn's break gave her an unfortunate distribution, and she spiraled down to 18 shots and two errors in a forgettable return to her first team.
Batch three kicks off with Everton Eagles veteran Cleo using the silver cue in her season debut. Breaks have been troublesome so far today, and Cleo also went empty before putting the rack away in 11 shots with no errors. The Pronger Tridents' Spot is the next player called, using the red cue in his season debut. Spot had an eventful outing, making two balls on the break but also scratching early in the game for his lone error. Spot ended with 9 shots, ultimately a good result. Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy is set to start her season with the blue cue in 7-ball. Ms. Puppy got a lucky bounce on the break to count a ball early, and then closed the rack in 10 shots with no errors for a good effort. Another captain, the Pronger Tridents' Precious, steps up to play 8-ball with the red cue in today's 14th game. Precious managed to get a ball down on the break, and closed the game in 22 shots with no errors in a fairly standard performance. At the back of the group, the Southridge Defenders' Stephanie makes her season debut in 7-ball with the red cue. Stephanie did what she could to save face after a bunch of early misses, but she had 15 shots and no errors on an empty-break game.
Group four gets going with North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach making her season debut with the red cue. Peach had 14 shots and no errors after an empty break, a sub-par performance for the dangerous captain. Her best friend and rival, Daisy of the Modernistic Union, goes next with the silver cue in her season debut. Daisy was better, but still had an empty break and two errors among her 10 shots, all coming early before the late burst. The Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley takes the 18th game of the day, using the silver cue for 9-ball. Shelley had an early scratch for her lone error in 16 shots in an alright performance. Back in 7-ball, Golden Pilots captain Valencia will employ the red cue for her season debut. It was nearly an ugly game for Valencia, but she corralled some difficult shots, tallying 9 shots without an error after an empty break. Victoria Spurs captain Spice's season debut with the silver cue ends this group. Spice had a ball on the break, but positioning failed her, requiring 14 shots without an error to finish the game.
The fifth group starts with Freedom Cascades captain Jasmine shooting 7-ball with the silver cue. Jasmine was sharp after making a ball on the break, converting the rack in 6 shots with no errors. Up next, the Harrison Specters' Rudolph starts his year with the red cue. Rudolph delivered a much uglier performance with three errors and 15 shots after scratching on the break. The Stills' Prism returns to action with the silver cue in her second game today, playing 8-ball. Prism made three balls on the break but still needed 27 shots and three errors to get through a bad game. Fuchsia keeps the silver cue in action, but the Midland Predators veteran will be shooting 9-ball with it. Fuchsia did a bit of everything, finishing her turn in 11 shots but also taking a scratch one shot after potting a ball on the break. Bringing us to halfway today, Vladimir of the Stonebridge Wolves shoots 7-ball with the blue cue. Vladimir had too few clear shots to be successful, ending with an empty break, 17 shots, and one error.
Southridge Defenders third-year Bianca opens bunch six with the silver cue in 8-ball. Bianca just missed a ball on the break, but put the rack down in a crisp 20 shots with one error for a scratch. Dusky of the Archtown Arrows will play today's 27th game, using the silver cue to debut in 7-ball. Dusky drained three balls on the break and flew through the rack in 5 shots without an error for an excellent first game of the year. The red cue comes back into action for Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge, who makes her season debut here. Smudge blasted the 7 to the top side off the break, scoring 0 shots and zero errors in a perfect opener to her season, using a spot three ball-widths left of center to produce the result. Her sister, the Todavía Stills star Sierra, will follow that with the blue cue for her own season debut. Sierra had a ball on the break and took the 7 down early, but scratched on that shot for her only error. Sierra would need 13 shots total to clear the table after the finishing foul. Rounding out the group, Noelle of the Central Warriors uses the red cue for her season debut. Noelle had a ball on the break, but after two errors and disastrous conversion rates, she took a cheap deflection off the 1 to pot the 7 in the bottom left to end with 10 shots.
The Eastside Sharks' Gizmo will play 8-ball with the silver cue to lead off group 7. Gizmo came narrowly short of a ball on the break, but cleared the table in 20 shots after that, taking no errors in a strong second game. Bright keeps the silver cue in action, as the Pearl Surfers veteran debut for the season in 7-ball. Bright didn't have a ball on the break despite his strong break, and he took an early error for a scratch, but he ended with 8 shots in a good game. Blizzard makes her Harrison Specters debut with the red cue in the next game. Blizzard butchered her game, making a ball on the break and then taking three errors, two for contact, before ending at 15 shots. Another Northeasterner goes next, as Puff III begins another season for the Everton Eagles with the blue cue in 7-ball. Puff III failed to get a ball on the break, but finishing her turn in 9 shots without an error made her happy. This batch closes with Pacific Volcanoes mainstay Ms. Kitty using the red cue for her season debut. Ms. Kitty made a ball on the break, but nearly ruined her turn with bad misses. She closed at 11 shots and no errors, precariously falling into a favorable spot.
The 36th player drawn today is Web City Spiders third-year Ted, who uses the blue cue to play 9-ball. Ted made a ball on the break, and despite an early error, he ended at 12 shots when he hit the 5-9 combination to the top right. After that, Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan uses the silver cue for her season debut in 7-ball. Neopolitan had an empty break, but put the 1 in the bottom right and then glanced a kick off the 2 and 3 to dump the 7 in the top right, ending with 2 shots and no errors in a close call for officials. Her close friend and club-mate, the Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi, follows suit with the silver cue in her season debut. Kiwi avoided an early error but did take one late, finishing at 9 shots in a good appearance after an empty break. The Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Hoot keeps the silver cue busy, playing with it in 8-ball. Hoot cracked a ball off the break and took no errors in scoring 20 shots, as he cruised around the table with ease. Bear of the Everton Eagles takes us into a break with his 8-ball appearance with the silver cue. Bear struggled a bit more, getting nothing on the break and needing 23 shots after his shot fell out mid-game, but he also had no errors.
Group nine begins after the break with Crystal, the Queens Flames captain, playing 8-ball with the red cue. Crystal had two errors after an empty break, closing at 24 shots despite starting with a good attack. The Eagles' Puff III takes the 42nd game today, using the blue cue in 8-ball. Puff III looked good again, failing to get anything on the break but needing just 21 shots to clear the rack without an error. The 8-ball binge continued with the Whitewater Shores' Marsell, who also uses the blue cue. Marsell cracked an effective break, ending his game in 19 shots after a ball on the break. He had no errors. Taylor M. uses the red cue for her 8-ball, as the Eastside Sharks rookie makes her second appearance. Taylor M. sent the cue over the rail on the break, her only error. She ripped through solids easily, but needed 21 shots to clean the table as stripes gave her trouble. Back in 7-ball, the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani makes her season debut with the blue cue. Dani made a ball on the break and avoided errors, but her risky shooting strategies caused her to need 12 shots to finish the game.
The final group sees the Warriors' Noelle come back for a second game, using the red cue in 8-ball. Noelle had a ball on the break in this appearance, but couldn't corral her late game shots, ending up at 23 shots and no errors in the game. Westside Rockers veteran Midnight is the next to play, using the red cue for her 7-ball game. Midnight made a ball on an awkward break, but dominated the game with 9 shots and no errors. The Boston Swifts' Puff II is the next player to make her debut for the season, using the silver cue. Puff II scratched on the break for her only error of the game, but finished the rack in only 9 shots for a good turn. Terrace City Knights sophomore Melissa steps in with the red cue for 8-ball in the penultimate game of the day. Melissa guided a ball in on the break, but three errors and 28 shots later, she found herself at the bottom of the stack for the event. The last game goes to the Maplewood Lumberjacks' Bryant, who shoots 8-ball with the silver cue. Bryant tried to improve on the day's standard, but ended up with one error on 25 shots.
Select finishes its week 7 slate before Day 3 of Qualifiers returns to a normally scheduled time.
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Premier Cricket 2019 - Week 6
We've got a new week of games in Premier, beginning with...
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: Mr. Snowman will take some rest for the Torpedoes as they face Southwestern rivals in the Blades, who are sitting Bandit this time out. Snowball began with 373 for Swordpoint, seeming a bit out of touch with the rhythm of her swings. Smudge answered with 598 for Infinity, putting them ahead initially. Dreamy answered with 418 for the Blades, doing enough to cover the deficit. Fluffina smashed 908 for the Torpedoes in response, boosting their lead at the halfway mark. Stealth crisply lined 570 for Swordpoint on his turn, but the visitors remain behind despite his effort. Shelley covered that damage with 604 for Infinity, using a more patient pace in a good turn. Sugar got back into form with 463 for the Blades, but they'll take a loss at 1824. Hughbert had a modest 330 for the Torpedoes to ice their win at 2440. Infinity upset their rivals in rising to 3-6, while Swordpoint will blame the heavy schedule for falling to 10-8.
Cisco Tysini Field, Tysini: The Hummingbirds have an easy choice in sitting Vincent for this game, while the Warriors will do the same with their rookie Andrew. Twilight sent a message with 676 for Central to start the scoring, telling the hosts to expect a tough game. Sarah replied with 665 for Tysini on their first turn, keeping the game close initially. Dustin replied with 441 for the Warriors, giving them a little less cushion to work with. Leandra went off with 820 for the Hummingbirds, pulling them noticeably ahead at the halfway mark. Wings rattled off 810 with tight, concise swings and one fortunate backhand to keep it going as Central stays in the game. Charli scattered her swings, ending at 275 as Tysini slips behind with a player each to go. Noelle delivered an even 700 for the Warriors to cap their attack at 2627. Paps couldn't hold on, his 160 sealing the Hummingbirds' loss at 1920. Central rises to 6-4, while Tysini drops to 1-8.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Chimpy will sit out this Urban Derby for the league-leading Rockers, while the visiting Shores bench Twinkie III for rest. Marsell had the pace but no longevity as he submitted just 192 for Whitewater's opening turn. Misty churned out 743 for Westside in an excellent start to give the hosts another big lead. Shaggy had great pace for the Shores, but still only accumulated 370 on the second attack, which fails to cover the deficit. Slinks stumbled with 32 for the Rockers, a rare misstep for any of their players. Katharine couldn't attack the vulnerability as much as she wanted, scoring 308 for Whitewater this time. Goatee crumbled at 135 for Westside, the game suddenly turning low-scoring with the hosts narrowly ahead. Rosalina forced the hosts to respond to her 377 for the Shores, capping their offense at 1247. Midnight collected 346 for the Rockers, giving them a scare before their final score of 1256 was revealed. Westside showed some cracks despite reaching 14-0, while Whitewater feels hard done to drop to 3-7.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: The hosting Blades give their captain Snowball her second game off, while the Hummingbirds sit Charli in a tough decision for this game. Sarah slugged 1070 for Tysini to open the scoring, a massive turn for the rookie of the year frontrunner. Dreamy had some good swings, but she still fell with only 180 for Swordpoint to start this game. Leandra made her mark with 740 on the second attack, a good supporting play from the Hummingbirds' captain. Bandit produced 384 for the Blades, but they don't seem to have the energy to compete this time. Vincent had a mediocre 247 for Tysini, exposing their depth issues in a game they should still have under control. Stealth made progress with 544 for Swordpoint, but they remain far behind late in the game. Paps tapped 426 for the Hummingbirds, giving them a total of 2483. Sugar had only 245 for the Blades at the end, sealing their loss at 1353. Tysini is up to 2-8, while Swordpoint is 10-9 and in desperate need of a break.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: The visiting Pilots are giving Sparkles regular rest, while Marsell's qualifying appearance earns him a game off as the Shores continue a busy week. Valencia had a fairly standard 414 for Golden to start this game. Twinkie III disappointed with only 147 for Whitewater on their opening turn. Dusty couldn't get on track for the Pilots with a middling 264. Shaggy broke her home slump with 490 for the Shores, tightening the game dramatically at the midway point. Strut popped off with 603 for Golden, restoring a commanding lead for the visitors. Katharine had a decent effort going before missing a swing and taking out her own wicket at 339 for Whitewater. Max held his ground with 418 for the Pilots, capping their offense at 1699. Rosalina teed off with 773 for the Shores at the end, bringing their total to 1749 for the stunning comeback win. Whitewater jolts up to 4-7, while Golden falls to 7-5.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: The Shores are back in action after a short trip south, sitting Katharine, while the hosting Sharpshooters have Missy resting after her qualifier. Marsell missed a ball twice with wild swings, falling at 209 as Whitewater takes another sub-par start. Chris blasted 834 for Capital City in response, giving the hosts a solid lead after the first turn. Twinkie III couldn't get back into form here, exiting with a poor 192 as her struggles persist. Sprinkles tallied 353 for the Sharpshooters, adding a little more to their lead. Shaggy failed to make progress with only 258 for Whitewater, keeping them mired in mediocrity for this game. Lorde had a steady 436 for Capital City, boosting their lead a little more ahead of the final players' turns. Rosalina fell in line with the Shores, hitting only 230 to leave them with a sorry total of 889. Pauline took advantage of the pressure-free turn, lining 798 to cap the Sharpshooters' win at 2421. Capital City rises to 4-3, while Whitewater is 4-8.
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: The Torpedoes are sitting Shelley in their meeting with the league-leading Rockers, who rest Slinks after her questionable outing in their last game. Misty may be feeling the pressure of a heavy schedule too, hitting only 276 for Westside at the start. Smudge took advantage of it with 603 for Infinity, giving the hosts a rare lead against their dangerous foes. Goatee ended the game with a soaring performance, crushing 3868 as she refused to go down for the Rockers, silencing the home crowd in the second-highest individual effort recorded. This marks the 20th-ever 4k performance for a team. Fluffina had a decent 379 for the Torpedoes, but she backed off to save energy in a lost-cause game. Chimpy tapped 195 for Westside, clearly content to let them cruise on the back of one of the best games of all-time. Mr. Snowman gathered 471 for Infinity, keeping their effort respectable. Midnight went with 619 for the Rockers, giving them 4958 overall, which means there are still only seven 5k performances in the league. Hughbert bowed out at a pathetic 81 for the Torpedoes, their loss resting at 1534. Westside is now 15-0, while Infinity drops to 3-7.
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: Fluffina is on the bench for the Torpedoes this time, facing a more reasonable Eagles team that sits Bear after his qualifying appearance. Goldy led off with 786 for Everton, trying to pin the morale of their hosts down quickly. Smudge bounced back with 481 for Infinity on her turn, cutting into the deficit pretty well. Cleo fell at only 195 for the Eagles, leaving them vulnerable after the second turn. Shelley answered with 587 for the Torpedoes, covering the deficit at the halfway point. Puff III caused Everton to slip again with only 230 on her turn, wasting their good start against a hungry host. Mr. Snowman slapped 467 for Infinity, reasserting them in the lead with a player each to go. Kirstin flicked 314 for the Eagles, setting their final score at 1525, sealing their loss. Hughbert tapped 185 for the Torpedoes, icing their win at 1720. Infinity is up to 4-7, while Everton dives to 7-6.
McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: These two teams meet for a home-and-home doubleheader, with the Pirates sitting Jason N. while the Shores bench Rosalina. Marsell popped 616 for Whitewater on the first turn, a surprisingly good appearance from the struggling player. Delila replied with 656 for Atlantic, putting them narrowly ahead. Twinkie III fired back with 544 for the Shores, giving them a smaller lead on the second attack. Isabella fell at 227 for the Pirates, putting them behind at the halfway mark. Shaggy took 576 for Whitewater, extending their lead significantly with the effort. Steven did well with 451 for Atlantic, but they remain noticeably behind late in the game. Katharine added 279 at the end for the Shores, capping their offense at 2015. Klaus went big with 726 at the end, giving the Pirates 2060 in a comeback win. Atlantic rises to 6-6, while Whitewater is 4-9 with the loss.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: Isabella sits for the Pirates as they try to fend off revenge from a Shores team missing Katharine for the second time in three games. Delila began with 521 this time for Atlantic, a bit less than she had last time. Marsell bounced back with 635 for Whitewater, a sign that he may be shaking his early-season struggles. Steven fell apart at 195 for the Pirates, causing them to just lightly cover the deficit on the second attack. Twinkie III put herself back on track with 678 for the Shores, boosting their lead significantly. Klaus gathered 541 for Atlantic on his turn, trying to keep them within striking distance. Shaggy let the Whitewater lead slip as she had only 215 on her turn. Jason N. rallied with 804 for the Pirates, giving them 2061 to just best their previous outing. Rosalina's even 400 denied the Shores a win again, leaving them short at 1928. Atlantic sweeps the doubleheader to get to 7-6, while Whitewater is 4-10 after another mixed-bag week.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Wings rests for the hosts in this game, while the visitors begin a doubleheader without Goatee, finally giving her rest after her previous historic outing. Misty had only 243 for Westside on the opening turn, showing a bit more in terms of fatigue. Twilight had a turn interrupted by technical difficulties, and then scored a mere 81 on the replay. Slinks had only 320 for the Rockers, adding to their small lead with a tension in the air due to the unsteady cadence of the game. Dustin crumbled at a pathetic 96, making things worse in a terrible game for the Warriors. Chimpy slammed 717 for Westside, coming out of nowhere to solidify the visitors' lead. Andrew picked up 382 for Central, a respectable turn but far from enough to save this game currently. Midnight chopped 376 for the Rockers at the end, sealing their offense at 1656. Noelle covered that with 392, but the Warriors stood no chance in losing with 951. Westside didn't dominate, but they've found their way to 16-0, while Central sinks to 6-5.
BMW RockDome, Westside: In the week 6 Premier finale, the Rockers will rest Midnight, while the visiting Hummingbirds have Charli set to rest again. Sarah recorded 476 for Tysini to begin this game, challenging the hosts a bit early on. Misty did well in a bounce-back performance with 429 for Westside, keeping things close after one turn. Leandra stayed in line with 443 for the Hummingbirds, resetting their lead to its previous strength. Slinks showed a little more poise with 544 for the Rockers, pulling them ahead at the halfway point. Vincent stepped up with 429 for Tysini, keeping the visitors in the game. Goatee backed off from record-levels, but still hammered 570 for Westside to give their lead a small jolt heading into the final turn. Paps collected 329 for the Hummingbirds, forcing the hosts to make a small response to a final score of 1677. Chimpy maintained balance with 556 for the Rockers to secure their win at 2099. Westside's historic start continues to 17-0, while Tysini is just another victim, falling to 2-9 despite some good play lately.
That's all for a wild week in Premier. Select will get some attention tomorrow, with Qualifiers hopefully having their makeup day afterward.
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: Mr. Snowman will take some rest for the Torpedoes as they face Southwestern rivals in the Blades, who are sitting Bandit this time out. Snowball began with 373 for Swordpoint, seeming a bit out of touch with the rhythm of her swings. Smudge answered with 598 for Infinity, putting them ahead initially. Dreamy answered with 418 for the Blades, doing enough to cover the deficit. Fluffina smashed 908 for the Torpedoes in response, boosting their lead at the halfway mark. Stealth crisply lined 570 for Swordpoint on his turn, but the visitors remain behind despite his effort. Shelley covered that damage with 604 for Infinity, using a more patient pace in a good turn. Sugar got back into form with 463 for the Blades, but they'll take a loss at 1824. Hughbert had a modest 330 for the Torpedoes to ice their win at 2440. Infinity upset their rivals in rising to 3-6, while Swordpoint will blame the heavy schedule for falling to 10-8.
Cisco Tysini Field, Tysini: The Hummingbirds have an easy choice in sitting Vincent for this game, while the Warriors will do the same with their rookie Andrew. Twilight sent a message with 676 for Central to start the scoring, telling the hosts to expect a tough game. Sarah replied with 665 for Tysini on their first turn, keeping the game close initially. Dustin replied with 441 for the Warriors, giving them a little less cushion to work with. Leandra went off with 820 for the Hummingbirds, pulling them noticeably ahead at the halfway mark. Wings rattled off 810 with tight, concise swings and one fortunate backhand to keep it going as Central stays in the game. Charli scattered her swings, ending at 275 as Tysini slips behind with a player each to go. Noelle delivered an even 700 for the Warriors to cap their attack at 2627. Paps couldn't hold on, his 160 sealing the Hummingbirds' loss at 1920. Central rises to 6-4, while Tysini drops to 1-8.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Chimpy will sit out this Urban Derby for the league-leading Rockers, while the visiting Shores bench Twinkie III for rest. Marsell had the pace but no longevity as he submitted just 192 for Whitewater's opening turn. Misty churned out 743 for Westside in an excellent start to give the hosts another big lead. Shaggy had great pace for the Shores, but still only accumulated 370 on the second attack, which fails to cover the deficit. Slinks stumbled with 32 for the Rockers, a rare misstep for any of their players. Katharine couldn't attack the vulnerability as much as she wanted, scoring 308 for Whitewater this time. Goatee crumbled at 135 for Westside, the game suddenly turning low-scoring with the hosts narrowly ahead. Rosalina forced the hosts to respond to her 377 for the Shores, capping their offense at 1247. Midnight collected 346 for the Rockers, giving them a scare before their final score of 1256 was revealed. Westside showed some cracks despite reaching 14-0, while Whitewater feels hard done to drop to 3-7.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: The hosting Blades give their captain Snowball her second game off, while the Hummingbirds sit Charli in a tough decision for this game. Sarah slugged 1070 for Tysini to open the scoring, a massive turn for the rookie of the year frontrunner. Dreamy had some good swings, but she still fell with only 180 for Swordpoint to start this game. Leandra made her mark with 740 on the second attack, a good supporting play from the Hummingbirds' captain. Bandit produced 384 for the Blades, but they don't seem to have the energy to compete this time. Vincent had a mediocre 247 for Tysini, exposing their depth issues in a game they should still have under control. Stealth made progress with 544 for Swordpoint, but they remain far behind late in the game. Paps tapped 426 for the Hummingbirds, giving them a total of 2483. Sugar had only 245 for the Blades at the end, sealing their loss at 1353. Tysini is up to 2-8, while Swordpoint is 10-9 and in desperate need of a break.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: The visiting Pilots are giving Sparkles regular rest, while Marsell's qualifying appearance earns him a game off as the Shores continue a busy week. Valencia had a fairly standard 414 for Golden to start this game. Twinkie III disappointed with only 147 for Whitewater on their opening turn. Dusty couldn't get on track for the Pilots with a middling 264. Shaggy broke her home slump with 490 for the Shores, tightening the game dramatically at the midway point. Strut popped off with 603 for Golden, restoring a commanding lead for the visitors. Katharine had a decent effort going before missing a swing and taking out her own wicket at 339 for Whitewater. Max held his ground with 418 for the Pilots, capping their offense at 1699. Rosalina teed off with 773 for the Shores at the end, bringing their total to 1749 for the stunning comeback win. Whitewater jolts up to 4-7, while Golden falls to 7-5.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: The Shores are back in action after a short trip south, sitting Katharine, while the hosting Sharpshooters have Missy resting after her qualifier. Marsell missed a ball twice with wild swings, falling at 209 as Whitewater takes another sub-par start. Chris blasted 834 for Capital City in response, giving the hosts a solid lead after the first turn. Twinkie III couldn't get back into form here, exiting with a poor 192 as her struggles persist. Sprinkles tallied 353 for the Sharpshooters, adding a little more to their lead. Shaggy failed to make progress with only 258 for Whitewater, keeping them mired in mediocrity for this game. Lorde had a steady 436 for Capital City, boosting their lead a little more ahead of the final players' turns. Rosalina fell in line with the Shores, hitting only 230 to leave them with a sorry total of 889. Pauline took advantage of the pressure-free turn, lining 798 to cap the Sharpshooters' win at 2421. Capital City rises to 4-3, while Whitewater is 4-8.
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: The Torpedoes are sitting Shelley in their meeting with the league-leading Rockers, who rest Slinks after her questionable outing in their last game. Misty may be feeling the pressure of a heavy schedule too, hitting only 276 for Westside at the start. Smudge took advantage of it with 603 for Infinity, giving the hosts a rare lead against their dangerous foes. Goatee ended the game with a soaring performance, crushing 3868 as she refused to go down for the Rockers, silencing the home crowd in the second-highest individual effort recorded. This marks the 20th-ever 4k performance for a team. Fluffina had a decent 379 for the Torpedoes, but she backed off to save energy in a lost-cause game. Chimpy tapped 195 for Westside, clearly content to let them cruise on the back of one of the best games of all-time. Mr. Snowman gathered 471 for Infinity, keeping their effort respectable. Midnight went with 619 for the Rockers, giving them 4958 overall, which means there are still only seven 5k performances in the league. Hughbert bowed out at a pathetic 81 for the Torpedoes, their loss resting at 1534. Westside is now 15-0, while Infinity drops to 3-7.
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: Fluffina is on the bench for the Torpedoes this time, facing a more reasonable Eagles team that sits Bear after his qualifying appearance. Goldy led off with 786 for Everton, trying to pin the morale of their hosts down quickly. Smudge bounced back with 481 for Infinity on her turn, cutting into the deficit pretty well. Cleo fell at only 195 for the Eagles, leaving them vulnerable after the second turn. Shelley answered with 587 for the Torpedoes, covering the deficit at the halfway point. Puff III caused Everton to slip again with only 230 on her turn, wasting their good start against a hungry host. Mr. Snowman slapped 467 for Infinity, reasserting them in the lead with a player each to go. Kirstin flicked 314 for the Eagles, setting their final score at 1525, sealing their loss. Hughbert tapped 185 for the Torpedoes, icing their win at 1720. Infinity is up to 4-7, while Everton dives to 7-6.
McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: These two teams meet for a home-and-home doubleheader, with the Pirates sitting Jason N. while the Shores bench Rosalina. Marsell popped 616 for Whitewater on the first turn, a surprisingly good appearance from the struggling player. Delila replied with 656 for Atlantic, putting them narrowly ahead. Twinkie III fired back with 544 for the Shores, giving them a smaller lead on the second attack. Isabella fell at 227 for the Pirates, putting them behind at the halfway mark. Shaggy took 576 for Whitewater, extending their lead significantly with the effort. Steven did well with 451 for Atlantic, but they remain noticeably behind late in the game. Katharine added 279 at the end for the Shores, capping their offense at 2015. Klaus went big with 726 at the end, giving the Pirates 2060 in a comeback win. Atlantic rises to 6-6, while Whitewater is 4-9 with the loss.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: Isabella sits for the Pirates as they try to fend off revenge from a Shores team missing Katharine for the second time in three games. Delila began with 521 this time for Atlantic, a bit less than she had last time. Marsell bounced back with 635 for Whitewater, a sign that he may be shaking his early-season struggles. Steven fell apart at 195 for the Pirates, causing them to just lightly cover the deficit on the second attack. Twinkie III put herself back on track with 678 for the Shores, boosting their lead significantly. Klaus gathered 541 for Atlantic on his turn, trying to keep them within striking distance. Shaggy let the Whitewater lead slip as she had only 215 on her turn. Jason N. rallied with 804 for the Pirates, giving them 2061 to just best their previous outing. Rosalina's even 400 denied the Shores a win again, leaving them short at 1928. Atlantic sweeps the doubleheader to get to 7-6, while Whitewater is 4-10 after another mixed-bag week.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Wings rests for the hosts in this game, while the visitors begin a doubleheader without Goatee, finally giving her rest after her previous historic outing. Misty had only 243 for Westside on the opening turn, showing a bit more in terms of fatigue. Twilight had a turn interrupted by technical difficulties, and then scored a mere 81 on the replay. Slinks had only 320 for the Rockers, adding to their small lead with a tension in the air due to the unsteady cadence of the game. Dustin crumbled at a pathetic 96, making things worse in a terrible game for the Warriors. Chimpy slammed 717 for Westside, coming out of nowhere to solidify the visitors' lead. Andrew picked up 382 for Central, a respectable turn but far from enough to save this game currently. Midnight chopped 376 for the Rockers at the end, sealing their offense at 1656. Noelle covered that with 392, but the Warriors stood no chance in losing with 951. Westside didn't dominate, but they've found their way to 16-0, while Central sinks to 6-5.
BMW RockDome, Westside: In the week 6 Premier finale, the Rockers will rest Midnight, while the visiting Hummingbirds have Charli set to rest again. Sarah recorded 476 for Tysini to begin this game, challenging the hosts a bit early on. Misty did well in a bounce-back performance with 429 for Westside, keeping things close after one turn. Leandra stayed in line with 443 for the Hummingbirds, resetting their lead to its previous strength. Slinks showed a little more poise with 544 for the Rockers, pulling them ahead at the halfway point. Vincent stepped up with 429 for Tysini, keeping the visitors in the game. Goatee backed off from record-levels, but still hammered 570 for Westside to give their lead a small jolt heading into the final turn. Paps collected 329 for the Hummingbirds, forcing the hosts to make a small response to a final score of 1677. Chimpy maintained balance with 556 for the Rockers to secure their win at 2099. Westside's historic start continues to 17-0, while Tysini is just another victim, falling to 2-9 despite some good play lately.
That's all for a wild week in Premier. Select will get some attention tomorrow, with Qualifiers hopefully having their makeup day afterward.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Qualifiers 2019 - Day 1
Qualifying season for Tournament 2019 has arrived. We aim to play 50 games a day for 31 days, followed by a special 70-game finale on the 32nd day. The honors of going first belong to...
Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles, who plays her 7-ball this year with the silver cue. Sprinkles had an empty break but made the 1-7 combination to the top right on the next shot, scoring 1 shot with no errors. The Tysini Hummingbirds' Charli goes second, using the blue cue. Charli did make a ball on the break, but she scratched twice to account for two errors over her 12 shots in the game. The Web City Spiders' Ted gets the next game, using the red cue for its qualifying debut this year. Ted had a ball on the break, but things turned ugly after he made the 2. His chase on the 3 and 5 lengthened the game to 16 shots, although he avoided any errors. Cowzart makes his pool debut for the Pacific Volcanoes using the blue cue. Cowzart nearly sent the cue off the table on his empty break, and while he positioned well, he ended with 15 shots and no errors as the early players are generally struggling. Oreo keeps the blue cue at the table, as the Terrace City Knights veteran closes the first group. Oreo had a ball fall late on the break, and she completed the turn in 11 shots with one error after a close call with illegal contact on the 5.
Group two begins with the silver cue returning to the table with Central Warriors veteran Wings. After making a ball on the break, Wings had a scratch early in the turn, but still ended with 10 shots and just the one error. Web City Spiders newcomer Avril keeps the silver cue in action here. Avril had nothing on the break but somehow avoided errors in a trying start before closing strong at 13 shots. Taylor M. is the first rookie to debut, as the Eastside Sharks' first-year uses the blue cue. Taylor didn't pot the balls as fast as she wanted, but she had a ball on the break and no errors over her 11 shots for a reasonable debut. The ninth player of the day is Southern Monarchs captain Panda, making his season debut with the red cue. Panda made a mess of his game, starting well despite the empty break but flubbing multiple late shots to end with 14 and no errors. Ending the batch, Shadow makes his Diamond Gems debut with the silver cue. Shadow had an empty break and chased the 1 for a bit before using it as a deflector to double-pot the 2 to the bottom left and the 7 at the top side. Shadow had 3 shots and no errors in a great game.
Isabella leads off the third group, as the Atlantic Pirates' rising star tries to get the red cue on track. She did well with that goal, going empty on the break and taking one error on an early scratch, but shutting the door in 9 shots. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Bryant gets the next game, using the blue cue. Bryant made a pair of balls on the break and erred on his first counted shot, but then closed the game out early with a 6-7 combination to the top left. Bryant tallied 7 shots and one error. Mitchell keeps the blue cue in action for his Victoria Spurs debut. This group continued to excel, as Mitchell overcame an empty break and an early error, his only one, to finish the effort in 10 shots. The blue cue stays up as Mr. Snowman of the Infinity Torpedoes makes his season debut. Mr. Snowman struggled with an empty break and one error, eventually closing the turn at 16 shots. The Victoria Spurs' Strawberry brings the red cue around to wrap up this group. Strawberry had great success, making a ball on the break and converting the rest of the rack in 7 shots without an error.
The 16th player drawn today is Royal Crowns star Jake, who will debut his season with the blue cue. Strawberry unlocked a preferred spot to break, and Jake used it, striking a ball down and finishing with 7 shots and no errors. Oceanside Waves sophomore Josie takes the next game, also using the blue cue. Josie had two balls on the break, but also took an error for missed contact later on, leading her to finish with 8 shots in a still-good performance. Continuing along, Diamond Gems veteran Pedey makes his season debut with the silver cue. Pedey broke with the breaking convention and still finished his turn in 9 shots without an error after his empty break. Following that, Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy keeps the silver cue in action for her season debut. Dreamy went back to the convention but busted it a bit with an empty break. She kept her turn clean with 9 shots and no errors. The batch finishes as Brownie makes her Royal Crowns debut in pool with the blue cue. Brownie had nothing from the break and made two errors, weighing her total down to 11 shots in a sloppy performance.
Group five kicks off with Chelsea, the Eastside Sharks star, using the blue cue for 7-ball. Chelsea made a pair on the break and went for the quick finish, converting a 1-7 combination to the top left to end on 1 shot and no errors. The 22nd player called on to shoot is the Midland Predators' Fuchsia, who will use the red cue. Fuchsia had a rocky start with a scratch on the break, but it was her only error in 9 shots, ultimately a positive ending to the debut. Infinity Torpedoes star Fluffina keeps the red cue in action as she makes her season debut. Fluffina had a ball on the break, but couldn't make a trick play off the 7. A late scratch was her only error in 11 shots for a decent first qualifier. Jason N. starts his sophomore year with the Atlantic Pirates shooting 7-ball with the blue cue. Jason had nothing on the break but also took no errors while scoring 12 shots for his first game with his new team. Rounding out this group, another Pirate, Isabella, is the first to move to 8-ball, using the red cue. Isabella may have gone empty on the break, but her shooting was superb, as she finished the rack in 18 shots without an error, setting a good standard early in the event.
Batch six sees more 8-ball played by the Predators' Fuchsia, who will use the silver cue. Fuchsia did make a ball on the break, but she recorded two errors in her turn and ended with a fairly standard 24 shots. Back in 7-ball, Bear makes his Everton Eagles pool debut with the silver cue. Bear couldn't get anything to fall on the break, and he finished with a scratch on his final shot, taking 12 shots and one error to begin his career with the Eagles. Bianca keeps the silver cue in action as the Southridge Defenders youngster plays her 7-ball game. Bianca made three balls while scratching on the break, and then finished with 4 shots to her name on a deflection off the 6 to pot the 7 in the top left. The 29th game of the day goes to the North Modernistic Nighthawks' Luigi for his season debut. Luigi had the first off-the-break finish here, getting the 6 in the bottom right and the 7 in the top left to score 0 shots and zero errors. The Waves' Josie finishes this group with her 8-ball qualifier using the silver cue. Josie ripped three balls and a scratch on the break, and didn't slow down from there. She ended up with three errors but only 17 shots in a quick turn.
The seventh group gets going as the Spiders' Ted returns to action with the red cue in 8-ball. Ted had nothing on the break in game 1 and he struggled to string shots together. He had one error for a scratch, finishing the game with 21 shots, a decent outing. The red cue stays in action for Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy making her season debut in 7-ball. Missy had nothing from her break, but she got through the rack with relative ease, recording 10 shots without an error in a standard game. Another red cue game is for the Freedom Cascades' Nikolai to make his season debut. Nikolai did about as well, also taking an empty break. He had one error for missed contact, but finished strong on a three-ball run to end with 10 shots. Terrace City Knights sophomore Melissa is the next player drawn, using the silver cue in her 7-ball game. Melissa broke from a hard left spot, making a ball on the break and dropping the rest of the rack in 8 shots with no errors. The group ends with Diamond Gems captain Smokey debuting with the silver cue. Smokey made a pair of balls on the break and didn't stop there, converting the rest of the rack in 5 shots with zero errors.
Group eight opens with Crystal, the Queens Flames captain, debuting with the blue cue. Crystal couldn't get anything to drop, and just barely avoided errors in her 12 shots, which marked a difficult game. Another captain, the Pronger Tridents' Precious, debuts for the season with the red cue in the 37th game of the day. Precious made a ball on the break, but had a missed contact scratch that counted for her two errors in 10 shots, a good performance on the whole with some obvious flaws. Whitewater Shores rising star Marsell will try to start well as he debuts with the blue cue. Marsell couldn't make anything on the break, and a kick shot led to his two errors for illegal contact and a scratch, but he closed at 11 shots total. Up next, Lighton Prestige star Spirit makes her season debut with the silver cue. Spirit had nothing on the break, but she maneuvered well early on before an error, her only one in the game. Spirit then finished with 10 shots. Archtown Arrows captain Sally brings the blue cue back to complete this batch. Sally didn't make a ball on the break this time and finished with 10 shots and no errors, a standard outing.
The 41st player of the day starts group nine, and that is the Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley, who plays 7-ball with the blue cue. Shelley made a ball on the break, but some unfavorable positioning early ran her score up to 11 shots with no errors. Mario gets his Queens Flames debut in the next game, using the red cue. Mario had an empty break, but he double-potted the 1-4 combination at the top right, and then made a double-pot of the 2 and 7 to the right corners to end with 3 shots and no errors in a great effort. Lionel will keep the red cue in action for his first appearance in pool with the North Modernistic Nighthawks. Lionel also had an empty break, but a miracle kick on the 2 limited him to one error over his 10 shots. The Crowns' Jake will step in for his 8-ball with the blue cue in this game. Jake had an empty break, and some struggles with finding his clear shots early on inflated his score to 22 shots. Jake had no errors in this appearance. At the back of the group, Hannah of the Queens Flames keeps the blue cue busy with her season debut. Hannah scratched on the break, but accidentally succeeded on the next shot, deflecting the 1 to the bottom right off the 5 while igniting the 1-5-2-7 combination to the top right. Hannah had 2 shots and one error.
The final group gets going with Oceanside Waves third-year Dewey making his season debut with the blue cue. Dewey kept it simple, starting well after an empty break before fading to 10 shots with no errors in the game. Hoot of the Viewpoint Sound Meteors is next up, his season debut coming with the silver cue. Hoot's break was promising but empty, and he had one error over 16 shots in a poor performance to start his qualifying season. The 48th game today sees the Torpedoes' Shelley return to play 8-ball with the red cue. Shelley's second appearance was much better than the first, taking no errors and an empty break but only 18 shots overall. Moving along, Royal Crowns veteran Kayla plays 7-ball with the silver cue. Kayla had an empty break and played a compact game with one error for illegal contact, finishing with 11 shots. Gizmo of the Eastside Sharks plays today's finale as his season debut with the silver cue. Gizmo had 16 shots with one error after an empty break, ending the day similarly to some of the early performers.
We'll be back at it tomorrow with a day of Premier games in the morning and more qualifying in the afternoon.
Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles, who plays her 7-ball this year with the silver cue. Sprinkles had an empty break but made the 1-7 combination to the top right on the next shot, scoring 1 shot with no errors. The Tysini Hummingbirds' Charli goes second, using the blue cue. Charli did make a ball on the break, but she scratched twice to account for two errors over her 12 shots in the game. The Web City Spiders' Ted gets the next game, using the red cue for its qualifying debut this year. Ted had a ball on the break, but things turned ugly after he made the 2. His chase on the 3 and 5 lengthened the game to 16 shots, although he avoided any errors. Cowzart makes his pool debut for the Pacific Volcanoes using the blue cue. Cowzart nearly sent the cue off the table on his empty break, and while he positioned well, he ended with 15 shots and no errors as the early players are generally struggling. Oreo keeps the blue cue at the table, as the Terrace City Knights veteran closes the first group. Oreo had a ball fall late on the break, and she completed the turn in 11 shots with one error after a close call with illegal contact on the 5.
Group two begins with the silver cue returning to the table with Central Warriors veteran Wings. After making a ball on the break, Wings had a scratch early in the turn, but still ended with 10 shots and just the one error. Web City Spiders newcomer Avril keeps the silver cue in action here. Avril had nothing on the break but somehow avoided errors in a trying start before closing strong at 13 shots. Taylor M. is the first rookie to debut, as the Eastside Sharks' first-year uses the blue cue. Taylor didn't pot the balls as fast as she wanted, but she had a ball on the break and no errors over her 11 shots for a reasonable debut. The ninth player of the day is Southern Monarchs captain Panda, making his season debut with the red cue. Panda made a mess of his game, starting well despite the empty break but flubbing multiple late shots to end with 14 and no errors. Ending the batch, Shadow makes his Diamond Gems debut with the silver cue. Shadow had an empty break and chased the 1 for a bit before using it as a deflector to double-pot the 2 to the bottom left and the 7 at the top side. Shadow had 3 shots and no errors in a great game.
Isabella leads off the third group, as the Atlantic Pirates' rising star tries to get the red cue on track. She did well with that goal, going empty on the break and taking one error on an early scratch, but shutting the door in 9 shots. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Bryant gets the next game, using the blue cue. Bryant made a pair of balls on the break and erred on his first counted shot, but then closed the game out early with a 6-7 combination to the top left. Bryant tallied 7 shots and one error. Mitchell keeps the blue cue in action for his Victoria Spurs debut. This group continued to excel, as Mitchell overcame an empty break and an early error, his only one, to finish the effort in 10 shots. The blue cue stays up as Mr. Snowman of the Infinity Torpedoes makes his season debut. Mr. Snowman struggled with an empty break and one error, eventually closing the turn at 16 shots. The Victoria Spurs' Strawberry brings the red cue around to wrap up this group. Strawberry had great success, making a ball on the break and converting the rest of the rack in 7 shots without an error.
The 16th player drawn today is Royal Crowns star Jake, who will debut his season with the blue cue. Strawberry unlocked a preferred spot to break, and Jake used it, striking a ball down and finishing with 7 shots and no errors. Oceanside Waves sophomore Josie takes the next game, also using the blue cue. Josie had two balls on the break, but also took an error for missed contact later on, leading her to finish with 8 shots in a still-good performance. Continuing along, Diamond Gems veteran Pedey makes his season debut with the silver cue. Pedey broke with the breaking convention and still finished his turn in 9 shots without an error after his empty break. Following that, Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy keeps the silver cue in action for her season debut. Dreamy went back to the convention but busted it a bit with an empty break. She kept her turn clean with 9 shots and no errors. The batch finishes as Brownie makes her Royal Crowns debut in pool with the blue cue. Brownie had nothing from the break and made two errors, weighing her total down to 11 shots in a sloppy performance.
Group five kicks off with Chelsea, the Eastside Sharks star, using the blue cue for 7-ball. Chelsea made a pair on the break and went for the quick finish, converting a 1-7 combination to the top left to end on 1 shot and no errors. The 22nd player called on to shoot is the Midland Predators' Fuchsia, who will use the red cue. Fuchsia had a rocky start with a scratch on the break, but it was her only error in 9 shots, ultimately a positive ending to the debut. Infinity Torpedoes star Fluffina keeps the red cue in action as she makes her season debut. Fluffina had a ball on the break, but couldn't make a trick play off the 7. A late scratch was her only error in 11 shots for a decent first qualifier. Jason N. starts his sophomore year with the Atlantic Pirates shooting 7-ball with the blue cue. Jason had nothing on the break but also took no errors while scoring 12 shots for his first game with his new team. Rounding out this group, another Pirate, Isabella, is the first to move to 8-ball, using the red cue. Isabella may have gone empty on the break, but her shooting was superb, as she finished the rack in 18 shots without an error, setting a good standard early in the event.
Batch six sees more 8-ball played by the Predators' Fuchsia, who will use the silver cue. Fuchsia did make a ball on the break, but she recorded two errors in her turn and ended with a fairly standard 24 shots. Back in 7-ball, Bear makes his Everton Eagles pool debut with the silver cue. Bear couldn't get anything to fall on the break, and he finished with a scratch on his final shot, taking 12 shots and one error to begin his career with the Eagles. Bianca keeps the silver cue in action as the Southridge Defenders youngster plays her 7-ball game. Bianca made three balls while scratching on the break, and then finished with 4 shots to her name on a deflection off the 6 to pot the 7 in the top left. The 29th game of the day goes to the North Modernistic Nighthawks' Luigi for his season debut. Luigi had the first off-the-break finish here, getting the 6 in the bottom right and the 7 in the top left to score 0 shots and zero errors. The Waves' Josie finishes this group with her 8-ball qualifier using the silver cue. Josie ripped three balls and a scratch on the break, and didn't slow down from there. She ended up with three errors but only 17 shots in a quick turn.
The seventh group gets going as the Spiders' Ted returns to action with the red cue in 8-ball. Ted had nothing on the break in game 1 and he struggled to string shots together. He had one error for a scratch, finishing the game with 21 shots, a decent outing. The red cue stays in action for Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy making her season debut in 7-ball. Missy had nothing from her break, but she got through the rack with relative ease, recording 10 shots without an error in a standard game. Another red cue game is for the Freedom Cascades' Nikolai to make his season debut. Nikolai did about as well, also taking an empty break. He had one error for missed contact, but finished strong on a three-ball run to end with 10 shots. Terrace City Knights sophomore Melissa is the next player drawn, using the silver cue in her 7-ball game. Melissa broke from a hard left spot, making a ball on the break and dropping the rest of the rack in 8 shots with no errors. The group ends with Diamond Gems captain Smokey debuting with the silver cue. Smokey made a pair of balls on the break and didn't stop there, converting the rest of the rack in 5 shots with zero errors.
Group eight opens with Crystal, the Queens Flames captain, debuting with the blue cue. Crystal couldn't get anything to drop, and just barely avoided errors in her 12 shots, which marked a difficult game. Another captain, the Pronger Tridents' Precious, debuts for the season with the red cue in the 37th game of the day. Precious made a ball on the break, but had a missed contact scratch that counted for her two errors in 10 shots, a good performance on the whole with some obvious flaws. Whitewater Shores rising star Marsell will try to start well as he debuts with the blue cue. Marsell couldn't make anything on the break, and a kick shot led to his two errors for illegal contact and a scratch, but he closed at 11 shots total. Up next, Lighton Prestige star Spirit makes her season debut with the silver cue. Spirit had nothing on the break, but she maneuvered well early on before an error, her only one in the game. Spirit then finished with 10 shots. Archtown Arrows captain Sally brings the blue cue back to complete this batch. Sally didn't make a ball on the break this time and finished with 10 shots and no errors, a standard outing.
The 41st player of the day starts group nine, and that is the Infinity Torpedoes' Shelley, who plays 7-ball with the blue cue. Shelley made a ball on the break, but some unfavorable positioning early ran her score up to 11 shots with no errors. Mario gets his Queens Flames debut in the next game, using the red cue. Mario had an empty break, but he double-potted the 1-4 combination at the top right, and then made a double-pot of the 2 and 7 to the right corners to end with 3 shots and no errors in a great effort. Lionel will keep the red cue in action for his first appearance in pool with the North Modernistic Nighthawks. Lionel also had an empty break, but a miracle kick on the 2 limited him to one error over his 10 shots. The Crowns' Jake will step in for his 8-ball with the blue cue in this game. Jake had an empty break, and some struggles with finding his clear shots early on inflated his score to 22 shots. Jake had no errors in this appearance. At the back of the group, Hannah of the Queens Flames keeps the blue cue busy with her season debut. Hannah scratched on the break, but accidentally succeeded on the next shot, deflecting the 1 to the bottom right off the 5 while igniting the 1-5-2-7 combination to the top right. Hannah had 2 shots and one error.
The final group gets going with Oceanside Waves third-year Dewey making his season debut with the blue cue. Dewey kept it simple, starting well after an empty break before fading to 10 shots with no errors in the game. Hoot of the Viewpoint Sound Meteors is next up, his season debut coming with the silver cue. Hoot's break was promising but empty, and he had one error over 16 shots in a poor performance to start his qualifying season. The 48th game today sees the Torpedoes' Shelley return to play 8-ball with the red cue. Shelley's second appearance was much better than the first, taking no errors and an empty break but only 18 shots overall. Moving along, Royal Crowns veteran Kayla plays 7-ball with the silver cue. Kayla had an empty break and played a compact game with one error for illegal contact, finishing with 11 shots. Gizmo of the Eastside Sharks plays today's finale as his season debut with the silver cue. Gizmo had 16 shots with one error after an empty break, ending the day similarly to some of the early performers.
We'll be back at it tomorrow with a day of Premier games in the morning and more qualifying in the afternoon.
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