Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 17

We're back to officially cross the halfway threshold today, which will be reached after the second group. Leading off...

Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I tries 12-ball with the silver cue. Twinkie I took things cautiously early and late in her game, ending at 21 shots with one error. Oceanside Waves captain Snuggle also plays 12-ball with the silver cue. Snuggle was much sharper from the start, and only took a late error to set up his finish with 18 shots. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny is next for 10-ball with the blue cue. Shiny had a lackluster break that led to an early error, but that was her only slip-up in 15 shots. The fourth game of the day sees Maplewood Lumberjacks newcomer Vladimir try 12-ball with the green cue. Vladimir was smart with his shot selection, ending in 16 shots with one error for illegal contact. Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril ends the group with 13-ball and the red cue. Awful positioning left Avril few options as she racked up 28 shots and two errors.

Central Warriors captain Twilight brings out the purple cue for Rotation. Twilight wasn't able to attack relentlessly, but a clean 28 shots is respectable. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar goes seventh today, playing 10-ball with the red cue. Sugar didn't have an easy time, but an early shot pushed the 10 close to the top right, and she deflected off the 3 to pot it in 10 shots with one error. Pronger Tridents veteran Potter goes in 12-ball with the blue cue. Potter used the first half of the game to set up, then executed well enough to end in 19 shots with no errors. The Hummingbirds' Sugar is right back in action for 12-ball with the purple cue. Sugar didn't look all that good initially, but she finished well with 19 shots and one error. The official qualifying halfway point comes as Debby of the Diamond Gems plays 12-ball with the blue cue. Debby had a brutal break but still closed in a solid 22 shots with no errors as she played smart.

After the lunch break, Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight begins the second half of qualifying with the green cue up in Rotation. Starlight was very accurate in her play, taking 19 shots with only one error. Whitewater Shores veteran Katharine keeps the green cue active in 10-ball. Katharine didn't have the best positioning at first, requiring 18 shots and an error to finish. Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer draws in for 9-ball with the purple cue. Summer put the rack down in 20 shots with two errors after a rotten start. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty will try 12-ball with the silver cue. Kitty struggled with late-game positioning and ended up with 25 shots and three errors for her effort. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess goes 15th today in 13-ball with the blue cue. Princess sank the 8 illegally after a late fade, pushing up to 32 shots and six errors as it appears the days-long, league-wide positive streak is on the verge of regression.

Group four kicks off with Freedom Cascades strongman Nikolai shooting 13-ball with the red cue. Nikolai provided a positive effort with 21 shots and no errors after a well-scattered break. Everton Eagles captain Goldy draws in for Rotation with the silver cue. Goldy had moments of good and bad, but faded late to end with 30 shots and one error in a frustrating outing. After that, Royal Crowns rookie Sunshine is up to play Rotation with the purple cue. Sunshine was sloppy early on, amassing three errors before a late surge helped him end with 26 shots. Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball gets the 19th game of the day, using the red cue in 9-ball. Snowball had her chance for a good game and wasted it, falling to 21 shots with one error. Rounding out this batch, Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy plays Rotation with the silver cue. Shaggy didn't start well at all, and increasing anger led to four errors in her 32 shots.

Diamond Gems captain Shadow picks up the silver cue for 13-ball. Shadow had some shaky plays, with three errors in 24 shots to finish the game relatively well. Midland Predators veteran Americus is next to play in 13-ball with the blue cue. The regression persisted as Americus required 25 shots despite taking no errors in her game. Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy is the ninth to finish qualifying, playing Accuracy with the green cue. Ms. Puppy had a good start, but one error and subsequent struggles put her at 21 shots. Overall, she had 175 shots and 14 errors during qualifying. Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli steps up for Rotation with the purple cue. Charli went full reckless in this game, piling up seven errors to finish in 28 shots. Everton Eagles veteran Cleo closes the group with the green cue in 13-ball. Cleo had one of the smoothest games today, clearing the rack in 14 shots without an error.

The sixth group starts with Queens Flames captain Crystal doing 9-ball with the red cue. Crystal had a positive attack from the start, ending with 12 shots and no errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Cowzart drops in for 12-ball with the purple cue. Cowzart posted 22 shots and one error in this appearance, showing confidence in his play. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley will keep the purple cue up for another 12-ball game. Shelley overfilled the bottom left on the break for her lone error, then closed in 18 shots in a crisp game. Modernistic Union sophomore Sydney C. is ready to go in 8-ball with the purple cue. Sydney C. needed only 19 shots with no errors to clear the rack. Central Warriors veteran Dustin plays 13-ball with the blue cue to finish this batch. Dustin didn't seem too worried about things, ending in 19 shots with no errors.

Flames captain Crystal gets a second game today, using the red cue in 10-ball. Crystal needed three errors to close in 15 shots this time, a sloppy but effective game. Oceanside Waves third-year Josie is next up, ready to play 8-ball with the red cue. Josie scratched on the break, but didn't slow down as she closed with 19 shots and just the one error. The 33rd player called today is North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach, who shoots 13-ball with the purple cue. Peach had a rather unfavorable break, but still managed to limit the game to 24 shots and two errors. Boston Swifts captain Patches keeps the purple cue in play with her Rotation appearance. Patches didn't have her best, requiring 31 shots with two errors as a late chase inflated her score. Pronger Tridents newcomer Prism ends the set with 12-ball and the purple cue. Prism asserted herself early and took just one error in 19 shots.

The eighth batch opens as Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur plays 9-ball with the silver cue. Nightfur looked locked in and finished in 12 shots with no errors. The Waves' Josie gets the 37th game today, her second of the day coming in 9-ball with the red cue. Josie showed some control around the 9, keeping it in her sights until she converted a 4-9 combination to the top left for 8 shots and no errors. Stonebridge Wolves youngster Hershey keeps the red cue active with 12-ball. Hershey played well for most of the game, but a sloppy finish put him at 22 shots and three errors. The Warriors' Dustin gets a second game today, shooting Rotation with the purple cue. Dustin found a wonderful groove at the end, cruising to 23 shots and just two errors. Back in 9-ball, Commerce Tradewinds star Niki plays with the red cue. Niki blasted down two balls on the break and took it careful from there, finishing with 10 shots and no errors.

Group nine gets going as Royal Crowns captain Kayla plays 12-ball with the purple cue. Kayla scratched on the break, but the rest of the game was virtually wide open, giving her 19 shots. A rival, Southridge Defenders captain Stephanie, is next in 15-ball with the blue cue. Stephanie had lots of positive creative plays, but not enough to outweigh four errors that pushed her to 34 shots. A long-awaited season debut is next, as Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky shoots 7-ball with the blue cue in the stick's last turn in the event. Dusky struggled early and ended up with 12 shots and no errors. Eagles captain Goldy gets her second game today in 15-ball with the silver cue. Goldy had a stroke of brilliance, sinking the 15 to the top side on the break for 0 shots and zero errors, an extremely rare feat in this event. Following that, Lighton Prestige veteran Citrus shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Citrus avoided disaster despite taking four errors, ending on 28 shots.

The final group is fronted by Freedom Cascades veteran Stripes, who shoots 13-ball with the green cue. Stripes collected 25 shots without an error in a fairly average performance. Westside Rockers veteran Slinks is up to play Rotation with the silver cue. Slinks lost her cool at the 7, which required about four more shots than it should have. She had 32 shots and three errors in the game. Pronger Tridents veteran Spot is next up in 13-ball, using the red cue. Spot had a bad game from the start, taking 30 shots and one errors after failing to establish positioning. Golden Pilots captain Valencia gets the 49th game today, using the purple cue in 13-ball. Valencia had to be cautious at the end, but she still finished in 23 shots with just one error. The Swifts' Patches will end the day with the purple cue in hand for 15-ball. Patches was livid with the distribution from the break, which baited her into seven errors and 35 shots for an unsightly finish to the day.

After a long run of success, the league has dropped back to Earth today. We'll see what tomorrow has in store for the last day of the 12-ball majority period.

Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 16

Today's the unofficial halfway point in qualifying. We'll have a standard day, beginning with...

Archtown Arrows rookie Greg shooting 10-ball with the purple cue. Greg didn't step up very well, taking two errors and too long to corral the 3 as he needed 23 shots in the game. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette keeps the purple cue active in 15-ball. Leonette scattered three errors but finished well at 24 shots. The Arrows' Greg is right back in action with the silver cue in 12-ball for his second game today. General 12-ball excellence appears to be set to continue today, as Greg cleared the rack in 15 shots with no errors. Queens Flames veteran Mario draws in for Rotation with the silver cue. Mario was pretty crisp despite two errors, as he closed the effort in 24 shots. Stonebridge Wolves strongman Hershey will use the blue cue for 10-ball to end the batch. Hershey had way too much trouble with keeping a clean outing, ending in 19 shots and three errors.

Archtown Arrows trade acquisition Klaus goes in 10-ball with the blue cue as well. Klaus ended early with a deflection off the 6 to push the 10 to the bottom left for 9 shots and one error. Everton Eagles captain Goldy goes seventh today, using the silver cue in 13-ball. Goldy played confidently and ended in 20 shots with just one error for illegal contact. More 13-ball awaits for Golden Pilots star Dusty, who uses the purple cue. Dusty struggled with positioning this time, requiring 26 shots and two errors to finish the outing. Dusty will go again with the green cue in hand for Rotation. Dusty had another substandard performance, taking two errors in 33 shots as she faded from fatigue late. Freedom Cascades veteran Roxy takes on 9-ball with the blue cue. Roxy assembled 14 shots without an error for a solid game.

Group three kicks off with Terrace City Knights veteran Melissa playing 8-ball with the green cue. Melissa started slow, but steadied herself to end in 22 shots and two errors. Diamond Gems rookie Autumn goes next in 13-ball with the red cue. Autumn did well early, then slipped a bit with one error before closing at 22 shots. The player she replaced, Katelynn, now a Royal Crown, shoots 10-ball with the red cue. Katelynn pounded shots effectively, ending with 12 shots and one error for a late scratch. Everton Eagles veteran Cleo picks up the purple cue for 12-ball in today's 14th game. Cleo had a solid effort, aided by a very fortunate bounce late to help her end in 18 shots with no errors. Heading into the break, Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Marissa shoots 13-ball with the red cue. Marissa took a couple of errors as she tried to organize her game, which ended in 25 shots.

After the break, we return with Diamond Gems newcomer Debby playing 9-ball with the silver cue. Debby picked up 10 shots, a lucky play on the 6 leading to the 9 dropping at the top side. She had no errors. Capital City Sharpshooters newcomer Paps is up for 12-ball with the green cue. Paps was fairly solid, but a late gamble didn't work, and he ended in 21 shots with one error. Todavía Stills newcomer Pedey follows with the purple cue up for 10-ball. Pedey remained relatively stable with his play, needing 15 shots with no errors to complete the effort. Swordpoint Blades veteran Stealth takes a turn with the red cue in Rotation. Stealth had an incredibly slow start to his game, but kicked it up to end in 25 shots with only one error. The 20th game today is Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur's team debut, using the silver cue in 7-ball for its last turn in the event. Nightfur sent the 1 and 7 to the side pockets on the break for 0 shots and zero errors.

The fifth group is led by Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot shooting 12-ball with the green cue. Hoot had some late trouble with positioning, but his score was 22 shots with no errors. The seventh player to finish qualifying is Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II, who shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. An early scratch led to a strong ending with 19 shots, and her totals stood at 147 shots and five errors overall. Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry plays the 23rd game today, using the red cue in 9-ball. Strawberry posted 13 shots without an error for a solid outing. Central Warriors captain Twilight follows with the purple cue for 13-ball. Twilight had a couple of errors on bad plays, but ended in 21 shots anyway after a late gamble paid off. The Stills' Pedey is back for a second game today, playing 12-ball with the purple cue. Pedey didn't have the easiest time with positioning, taking two errors and 22 shots to finish.

Midland Predators captain Shawn gets the 26th game of the day, playing 15-ball with the silver cue. Shawn had a slow start, and then distributed four errors during the game that pushed him up to 33 shots. The Gems newcomer Debby shoots 10-ball with the blue cue. Debby didn't capitalize on a good break, taking one error and 19 shots to clear the table. Sharks captain Nightfur gets a second game today, playing the green cue's last 8-ball qualifier. Nightfur was nearly great in her game, but a double-error pushed her to 18 shots. Commerce Tradewinds hotshot Solaris plays 10-ball with the silver cue. Solaris finished in 15 shots, but he picked up two errors along the way. Rounding out the set, Victoria Spurs veteran Sage does Rotation with the purple cue. Sage made three balls on the break, including the middle 15 to the bottom left. She later took two errors but still closed in 17 shots in a remarkable turn.

The seventh batch begins with Web City Spiders newcomer Nibbles playing 10-ball with the green cue. Nibbles kept the 10 in his sights all game, finishing with a 7-10 combination to the bottom left for 10 shots and no errors. Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent is the 32nd player called today, and he keeps the green cue active in 9-ball. Vincent had a good start and a slow finish at 15 shots and no errors. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella is set to make her season debut with the purple cue in 7-ball. Isabella found some success early on, then slipped to 10 shots without an error. Terrace City Knights star Jennifer will exit qualifying eighth by speed when she plays Accuracy with the blue cue. Jennifer buried the rack in 21 shots without an error, finishing with totals of 176 shots and 16 errors. Wrapping up the group, Midland Predators sophomore Kitty plays 10-ball with the silver cue. Kitty posted 17 shots and one error this time, a solid effort despite some inconsistency.

Group eight opens as Ms. Kitty of the Pacific Volcanoes plays 10-ball with the red cue. Ms. Kitty had some questionable moments, but ended in 16 shots without an error as she deflected off the 7 to take the 10 to the bottom left. Whitewater Shores mainstay Twinkie III gets the 37th game today, using the blue cue for Rotation. Twinkie III didn't mess around, taking two balls on the break and clearing the table in 19 error-free shots. Next up, Swordpoint Blades rookie Esmeralda plays 12-ball with the silver cue. Esmeralda had a strong start, but four errors weighed her down at 25 shots in the end. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo steps in for 13-ball with the blue cue. Gizmo set the event standard by clearing the table in 13 shots with no errors, a nearly perfect performance. Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy ends the group with the green cue in hand for 15-ball. Ms. Puppy was simply reliable in her game, taking 22 shots and two errors to finish.

The ninth group starts with Hoppy of the Archtown Arrows playing 12-ball with the red cue. Hoppy kept her shots tight and finished with 16 shots and no errors. Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight is next, playing 13-ball with the green cue. Starlight started pretty well, but her ending was poor. She took two errors in her 25 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Taylor M. is the 43rd player to shoot today, using the blue cue in its last 8-ball qualifier of the year. Taylor M. kept it clean through 20 shots to finish her second game of the year. Southern Monarchs veteran Pounce brings on the silver cue for 13-ball. Pounce showed plenty of courage in his shots, ending with 17 shots and no errors as he finished strong. The Sharks' Taylor M. gets right back in action with the blue cue in 9-ball to close the group. Taylor M. looked even better here despite an early error, as she crushed down two balls on the break and finished in 10 shots.

Royal Crowns veteran Jake fronts the final group and plays 9-ball with the blue cue. Jake wasn't as clinical in this game, taking 15 shots with one error. Eastside Sharks rookie Toki is ready to go in 12-ball with the red cue. Toki surged early but had awful positioning on the last ball, requiring 22 shots and two errors to end the outing. The 48th game of the day is the Blades' Stealth's second, as he shoots 15-ball with the blue cue. Stealth had some strong moments and some poor ones, mixing three errors into 27 shots for the game. Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy is next, playing 12-ball with the silver cue. Buddy survived the danger fairly well with 21 shots despite taking two errors. Lighton Prestige veteran Citrus ends the day with the green cue in 13-ball. Citrus was wild and inefficient to end with 24 shots and four errors.

With that, we're 10 games away from the midpoint of qualifying, which will be reached some time tomorrow.

Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 15

We're back for the seventh straight day since returning from a break. Today's action sees...

Central Warriors newcomer Graham finish qualifying third by speed as he shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Graham didn't take an error in 21 shots in the game, giving him 182 shots and 15 errors in total. Everton Eagles veteran Cleo goes next in 10-ball with the green cue. Cleo cashed in at 8 shots and one error, finishing early on a 6-9-10 combination to the top left. Todavía Stills captain Easter is next, shooting 9-ball with the purple cue. Easter finished in 11 shots, a commanding effort with no errors. Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina tries 8-ball with the silver cue here. Rosalina had a great start, but her first error led to a late mess. She ended with 28 shots and six errors overall after sinking the 8 illegally. Royal Crowns veteran Brownie will finish the first group with 15-ball and the purple cue. Brownie didn't have the best control, taking four errors among 31 shots, with a late fade costing her a good game.

The sixth game today goes to Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic, who has the silver cue up for 12-ball. Dominic had a good outing, taking just one error for a scratch and ending in 20 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert follows for 10-ball with the green cue. Hughbert made the 10 on the break, a null play, and then finished the game in 15 shots without an error. Web City Spiders newcomer Nibbles keeps the green cue up for 8-ball. Nibbles had a strong outing, playing very well early and closing in 20 shots with one error. Nibbles will go again, using the green cue for 9-ball this time. Nibbles had another solid outing, taking one error in 13 shots this time. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Lorde will have the green cue in hand as she does 10-ball. Lorde kept things tight as well, working 14 shots with just one error.

Royal Crowns rookie Sunshine keeps the green cue active again as he plays 13-ball. Sunshine executed with near perfection to clear the table in 16 shots and no errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Cowzart draws in for 10-ball with the silver cue. Cowzart turned a rotten break into 12 shots with one error for a great game. Whitewater Shores newcomer Smokey brings on the blue cue for his 10-ball turn. Smokey didn't have much in the tank this time, ending in 18 shots with two errors. The 14th player called today is Everton Eagles newcomer Vincent, who plays 8-ball with the red cue. Vincent made an absolute mess of his finish after a less-than-confident start, which gave him 26 shots and one error. We'll hit the lunch break with Victoria Spurs star Yekaterina ending her qualifying with the blue cue in hand for Accuracy, the fourth player to exit. Yekaterina's poor break rippled through the game, requiring 25 shots to finish. Her totals were 152 shots and eight errors.

After the break, Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Princess made easy work of this rack, ending in 16 shots with one error for an illegally potted ball on the break. Archtown Arrows veteran Hoppy gets the 17th game today, shooting 10-ball with the blue cue. Hoppy wasn't able to take her game to another level, ending in 18 shots and one error. Maplewood Lumberjacks newcomer Vladimir will keep it in 10-ball but use the red cue. Vladimir did his part with 12 shots and no errors, finishing a 5-10 combination to the top left at the end. More 10-ball awaits when Southern Monarchs veteran Pounce uses the purple cue in the event. Pounce was not good, taking way too long to find his shot as he ended with 22 shots and three errors. Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby shoots 9-ball with the green cue as a chapter of qualifying closes. Cubby took an early error for missed contact, but closed in 13 shots.

Group five opens as Web City Spiders captain Jack shoots Rotation with the blue cue. Jack's break was bad, but he didn't pay for it until the end, which saw him finish with 32 shots and two errors. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty is set to play 9-ball with the purple cue. Kitty finished the game in 14 shots with one early error for missed contact. Back in Rotation, Southridge Defenders captain Stephanie plays with the red cue. Stephanie ripped the rack down in only 18 shots, with one error as she scratched on a tough shot. Freedom Cascades captain Stinky will also play Rotation, but he'll use the green cue. Stinky didn't play the cleanest game, but three errors in 25 shots amounted to a solid performance. The 25th player drawn today is Westside Rockers veteran Goatee, who will play 13-ball with the blue cue. Goatee had a relatively good effort, taking two errors but still ending in 25 shots.

The sixth set starts with Swordpoint Blades veteran Stealth shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Stealth overfilled the bottom left on the break, but that was his lone error in 19 shots. Modernistic Union veteran Daisy goes next with the red cue in 10-ball. Daisy had plenty of looks at the 10, eventually deflecting off the 7 to sink it at the top left for 11 shots and no errors. After that, Pronger Tridents veteran Potter shoots 10-ball with the purple cue. Potter posted 13 shots and no errors in another crisp performance. Whitewater Shores veteran Twinkie III is ready to go with the green cue in 12-ball. Twinkie III had a couple of early errors, but she settled in for 21 shots at the end. Lighton Prestige rookie Angelica is the fifth player and first rookie to finish qualifying as she uses the green cue in Accuracy. Angelica kept a good pace going, ending in 18 shots in the game for totals of 177 shots and 18 errors in her first qualifying run.

The seventh group begins with Westside Rockers veteran Slinks doing 13-ball with the silver cue. Slinks had a slow finish that pushed her to 28 shots and three errors in the game. The Crowns' Brownie gets her second game today, playing Accuracy with the green cue as the sixth qualifying finisher. Brownie made a sacrifice at the end to finish with 16 shots and an error in the game, giving her an unsightly 204 shots and 22 errors overall. Continuing along, Atlantic Pirates captain Delila shoots Rotation with the purple cue. Delila had trouble with positioning, accounting for three errors in 26 shots. Commerce Tradewinds youngster Rosemary draws in for 15-ball with the blue cue. Rosemary played wide-open throughout the game, which saw her take 22 shots with only one error. The Shores' Twinkie III rounds out this group with the silver cue in 13-ball for her second game today. Twinkie III had to have patience with her positioning, but she kept it cool in 24 shots with one error.

Group eight is led by Harrison Specters star Sydney S. shooting 13-ball with the blue cue. Sydney S. had to unravel the positioning a bit, but she was quick to finish in 21 shots without an error. The 37th game today is Southridge Defenders veteran Wario playing 12-ball with the blue cue. Wario showed excellent shot selection and execution to finish in 16 shots with no errors. Another 12-ball game follows as Archtown Arrows veteran Sleepy B. shoots with the green cue. Sleepy B. took a gamble and failed, but didn't lose much ground as she closed with 17 shots and no errors. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan is up next, shooting 10-ball with the silver cue. Neopolitan displayed a soft touch and good positioning to end in 16 shots without an error. Wrapping up the set, Missy of the Capital City Sharpshooters does 12-ball with the blue cue. Missy had a hot start cooled only slightly by two errors as she closed in 19 shots overall.

The ninth batch kicks off with Puff II of the Boston Swifts doing 13-ball with the red cue. Puff II went off with 19 shots and just one error, showing expert command early on. Swordpoint Blades rookie Esmeralda draws in for 10-ball with the purple cue. Esmeralda was way too slow this time, taking 23 shots and an error before finishing by double-potting the 9 to the top side and the 10 to the top right. Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry gets a look at 8-ball with the green cue. Strawberry wielded a hot stick and cleared the table in 17 error-free shots. More 8-ball with the green cue comes as Westside Rockers captain Misty gets a game. Misty didn't have the same magic in her play, but she finished with 21 shots and no errors in a decent game. The 45th player to shoot today is Modernistic Union veteran Puff I, who uses the silver cue in 9-ball. Puff I hounded the 9 well and converted a tough 2-9 combination to the bottom side to end in 5 shots with no errors.

The Union's Daisy gets a second game today, playing 12-ball with the silver cue to front the final group. Daisy stayed ahead of the table well enough to finish in 20 shots with no errors. The Monarchs' Pounce will also get a second look today, using the blue cue in 12-ball. Pounce kept a pretty good form, but a mid-game error and some questionable positioning pushed him to 21 shots. The Shores' Smokey also plays a second game today, the 48th for the league, as he takes up the red cue in 12-ball. Smokey was patient and smart late in the game to end at 21 shots with no errors. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra is ready to take on 9-ball with the purple cue. Leandra's long-awaited return to her qualifying was a smashing success, as the 9 followed the 6 into the bottom left on the break for 0 shots and zero errors. Freedom Cascades veteran Stripes ends the day with the purple cue in 12-ball. Stripes was strong at first, then cautious enough to end at 19 shots and no errors in the end.

That's a whole week straight into the books. Tomorrow, the unofficial halfway mark of qualifying is achieved.

Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 14

We're back on the grind Saturday with a full day of qualifying. Leading off...

Capital City Sharpshooters mainstay Missy shoots 10-ball with the green cue. Missy stayed in form pretty well with 14 shots and just one error to start the day. Pacific Volcanoes stalwart Ms. Kitty goes next with the blue cue in 9-ball. Ms. Kitty showed excellence, nearly making the 9 on the break before converting a 2-9 combination to the bottom left to end in 3 shots with no errors. Harrison Specters star Sydney S. goes third today, using the red cue in 12-ball. Sydney S. kept a clean performance and ended in 22 shots. Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy will try 13-ball with the silver cue. Ms. Puppy had all the control in the world early in her game, but couldn't keep it up and slipped to 31 shots with two errors. Royal Crowns veteran Jake closes the batch in 8-ball with the green cue. Jake had no traction early on and ended up with 26 shots and two errors for his trouble.

The second group kicks off with Freedom Cascades veteran Roxy shooting 8-ball with the silver cue. Roxy was better at keeping things clean with her shooting, ending the game in 19 shots and no errors. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison draws in for 12-ball with the blue cue. Maison stuck to his strategy and finished with 16 shots and no errors in the event. More 12-ball awaits the Freedom Cascades' Nikolai, who has the green cue in hand. Nikolai was a touch better, closing his game in 15 shots with no errors. Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream goes ninth today in 9-ball with the purple cue. Ice Cream made a pair on the break and finished with 2 shots as she converted a 1-9 combination to the top left to end the clean game. More 9-ball follows as Pacific Volcanoes veteran Cowzart plays with the green cue. Cowzart didn't have an amazing game, his 14 shots and no errors representing a fairly standard effort.

Commerce Tradewinds rising star Solaris plays 9-ball with the silver cue. Solaris struggled early and ended up with 16 shots and no errors. The Union captain Ms. Puppy gets a second game today, playing Rotation with the purple cue. Ms. Puppy's struggles persisted after a good start, giving her four errors and 29 shots. Central Warriors newcomer Graham takes on the silver cue for 15-ball. Graham picked off the rack in 27 shots with just one error, but he missed multiple chances to end early. Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Marissa shoots 12-ball with the silver cue next. Marissa fired off 21 shots and two errors, nipping a potential long chase quickly at the end. Taking us into the lunch break, Whitewater Shores veteran Marsell plays 13-ball with the green cue. Marsell dominated with just 17 shots and no errors, a cautious finish only slightly slowing him down.

After the break, Royal Crowns captain Kayla lines up 10-ball with the silver cue. Kayla was a little too slow in her game, ending at 18 shots with no errors. More 10-ball follows in today's 17th game as Southridge Defenders veteran Wario plays in the event with the green cue. Wario notched 25 shots and three errors in a challenging game. Queens Flames newcomer Pauline draws in for 8-ball with the red cue. Pauline was done in by her own shakiness, taking eight errors as she illegally potted the 8 in an already sloppy effort. She ended in 31 shots. Following that, Web City Spiders captain Jack plays 13-ball with the red cue. Jack nearly had a great game, but a slow finish with two errors put him at 21 shots for a merely good effort. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo shoots 12-ball with the red cue here. Gizmo was very sharp, taking one error and still finishing in 15 shots as he got successfully creative.

The fifth batch gets going with Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi shooting 15-ball with the purple cue. Kiwi looked good early on, then faded slightly with 27 shots and one error. The red cue is back when Royal Crowns veteran Brownie plays 13-ball. Brownie had a solid performance, taking no errors in her 24 shots. Oceanside Waves enforcer Josie shoots 7-ball with the silver cue for her season debut. Josie had a great break, but slow play after that set her off at 10 shots and no errors. The silver cue stays up as Lighton Prestige rookie Angelica plays Rotation. Angelica was very strong this time, attacking with precision but still taking three errors in 23 shots. The 25th game today is Waluigi of the Web City Spiders playing 12-ball with the blue cue. Waluigi was locked in from the start, finishing in 15 error-free shots.

Group six opens with Pronger Tridents star Spot shooting 12-ball with the silver cue. Spot's only blemish was a scratch on the break that also saw three balls fall. He ended in 20 shots with just the lone error. The Crowns' Brownie is back for a second game today, using the purple cue in Rotation. Brownie didn't find much success after a bad break, taking four errors to finish in 29 shots. Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit is up for 9-ball with the silver cue. Bandit made three balls on the break, took an ugly double-error, and still finished in 12 shots. The 29th game today belongs to the Central Warriors' Noelle, who will use the silver cue in 10-ball. Noelle didn't falter, clearing the table in 14 shots with no errors. The silver cue will wrap up this group in 13-ball at the hands of Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno. Some positional struggles led to Juno taking two errors among her 24 shots.

Stonebridge Wolves teammate Wild Thing steps in for Rotation with the purple cue. Wild Thing rattled off 22 shots with two errors in a very quick performance. Archtown Arrows captain Sally is the second to finish qualifying, playing Accuracy with the blue cue. Sally had an error and 18 shots in the game, giving her totals of 163 shots and 10 errors overall. The red cue draws in for the 33rd game today, which sees Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy play 8-ball. Chimpy zipped through the game in 16 shots without an error. The Blades' Bandit gets a second game today, shooting 10-ball with the green cue. Bandit's game was a bit of a disaster, with four errors and 19 shots. Another Blade, the rookie Esmeralda, goes next in 9-ball with the silver cue. Esmeralda held her own fairly well with 14 shots and no errors in the game.

Harrison Specters newcomer Dewey starts group eight with the green cue in hand for 13-ball. Dewey took a strong approach to end in 19 shots with only one error for a scratch. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki keeps the green cue up for 8-ball in today's 37th game. Niki was in total control, wiping stripes quickly and then finishing in 17 shots with no errors. Central Warriors captain Twilight is ready to go in 12-ball with the silver cue. Twilight had some positioning problems late in her game, taking one error before ending at 25 shots. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley will try 10-ball with the purple cue. Shelley struggled early, taking three errors before settling in to end on 19 shots. Ending the group, Oceanside Waves captain Snuggle shoots 10-ball with the red cue. Snuggle had an early error for an uncalled shot, but then faded late to 17 shots.

The 41st player drawn today is Todavía Stills newcomer Pedey, who uses the blue cue in 9-ball. Pedey took one error for a scratch, but he was otherwise strong with 11 shots in the game. Next up, Midland Predators veteran Americus shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Americus took only 15 shots in the game, a clean performance with masterful execution. Another Predators, the newcomer Chicky Phil, goes in 13-ball with the green cue. Chicky Phil struggled near the end, adding three errors as he couldn't get a good angle. He finished with 28 shots. Back in 12-ball, Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight uses the red cue. Starlight had good composure despite taking one error, finishing the effort in 17 shots. Archtown Arrows veteran Hoppy closes the group with 9-ball and the purple cue. A lack of consistency left Hoppy with 17 shots and one error.

Today's last group begins with North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach shooting 12-ball with the purple cue. Peach had trouble with positioning at the end, her 26 shots laced with three errors. Golden Pilots veteran Max is next with the green cue up in 13-ball. Max wasn't bothered by a couple of errors as he closed down the game in 20 shots. Prestige rookie Angelica gets a second game today, using the red cue in 15-ball. Angelica navigated the rack well early on despite picking up three errors, but a late fade put her at 26 shots. Atlantic Pirates captain Delila draws in for 13-ball with the silver cue. Delila crowded the middle of the table and then turned on the pinpoint precision, firing the rack down in 20 shots with no errors. More 13-ball ends the day as the Todavía Stills' Bells plays in the event with the purple cue. Bells did well to get the 8 off the table legally, but a slow finish and a late error gave her 24 shots.

We'll go again tomorrow, which sees the league switch from 10-ball to 12-ball majority mid-day.

Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 13

The first week back is nearly complete as we continue in 10-ball majority time. First up today...

Atlantic Pirates rookie Buddy shoots 10-ball with the red cue. Buddy didn't keep a clean performance, taking three errors among a tough 21 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal will keep the red cue up for 8-ball. Gal was good initially, but a pair of errors slowed her to 24 shots at the end. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Fluffina goes third today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Fluffina was rarely out of position, taking just two errors in her 23 shots for the game. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic is next with the green cue up for 10-ball. Dominic took one error for a scratch, but closed with 14 shots in a solid game. Stonebridge Wolves youngster Hershey has the red cue back in action for 9-ball. Hershey held his own in 11 shots with no errors for a good game.

Web City Spiders rookie Omari will bring the silver cue to action for his 10-ball qualifier. Omari barely kept it respectable with three errors weighing him down to 18 shots. Southridge Defenders newcomer Lize goes next in 12-ball with the blue cue. Lize did well to narrowly avoid disaster, ending on 21 shots with no errors. Archtown Arrows rookie Greg is up for 9-ball with the silver cue. Greg spent too much time chasing in this one, ending on 16 shots with no errors. Another Arrow, the mainstay Sleepy B., shoots 10-ball with the blue cue. Sleepy B. was okay after scratching on the break, her lone error in 16 shots. Central Warriors newcomer Mr. Snowman ends this batch with the silver cue in hand for Rotation. Mr. Snowman required 34 shots with two errors to get out of this game, a challenging one from the very start.

Group three starts with Everton Eagles veteran Puff III shooting Rotation with the purple cue. Puff III recognized her slow start and turned to a reckless style, taking five errors to close in 30 shots. Royal Crowns veteran Brownie goes 12th today, shooting 10-ball with the silver cue. Brownie was too slow to react to her poor play, taking two errors in 22 shots. Back in Rotation, Central Warriors newcomer Graham takes the blue cue up for the event. Graham asserted himself fairly well to end in 26 shots with just one error for illegal contact. Everton Eagles captain Goldy picks up the green cue for 12-ball. Goldy had the worst game of qualifying yet, needing 40 shots with five errors to complete this effort. Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno takes us into the break with 10-ball and the silver cue. Juno nearly had a slow start, but eventually finished a 5-10 combination to the bottom left to end at 6 shots and no errors.

After the break, Diamond Gems newcomer Debby shoots 8-ball with the blue cue. Debby was strong in attack, ending with 19 shots and only one error. Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil is next for 12-ball with the purple cue. Chicky Phil went forward for 20 shots and two errors in a solid game that erases the previous league struggles in the event. More 12-ball awaits for Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge, who will use the silver cue. Smudge didn't prioritize her side pockets, forcing some slow play at the end that pushed her to 24 shots and two errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette takes a turn at 13-ball with the red cue. Leonette stumbled a bit near the end, but still closed at 24 shots with just one error. The 20th game of the day goes to Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette, who shoots 8-ball with the green cue. Tigerette had a confusingly slow start and ended with 25 shots despite not taking an error.

Queens Flames superstar Violetta opens group five with the green cue in hand for 10-ball. Violetta was incredibly steady to end in 13 shots without an error. The green cue stays up for Rotation from the Midland Predators captain Shawn. In this game, Shawn took a couple of intentional double-errors, but he held on to finish in 26 shots. More Rotation follows as Terrace City Knights star Jennifer plays with the silver cue in the 23rd game today. Jennifer took a more ethical approach but got the same result with 26 shots and three errors. Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril also uses the silver cue for her 12-ball outing. Avril posted just 19 shots and no errors, and that was after she slowed down near the end of a good game. Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley ends the batch with the blue cue in hand for 10-ball. Diddley skidded early and took an error before finishing well at 18 shots.

The sixth set begins with Archtown Arrows captain Sally doing 15-ball with the silver cue. Sally didn't have the cleanest of efforts with five errors mixed into a respectable 28 shots. Central Warriors veteran Noelle follows with the silver cue in 9-ball. Noelle took chances, including a risky 3-9 combination that set her up to make it on the second effort for 5 shots and no errors in the game. The Torpedoes' Fluffina will be the first player to finish as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Fluffina wiped the table clear in 16 shots and no errors, finishing her qualifying at 157 shots and 15 total errors. The 29th game of the day belongs to the Capital City Sharpshooters' Lorde, who will use the purple cue in 9-ball. Lorde had a shaky start, and took an early error before surging to end in 12 shots. At the back of the group, Wolves captain Juno does 12-ball with the silver cue. Juno didn't fade until late, when positioning became an issue. She ended in 24 shots with two errors.

Group seven kicks off with the Crowns' Brownie doing 12-ball with the green cue. Brownie needed 31 shots and four errors to complete this outing, completely unable to find any positioning. The Volcanoes' Leonette also gets a second series today, shooting Rotation with the green cue. Leonette didn't even try to play honest, taking five errors among 25 shots in a solid outing. The 33rd player called today is Web City Spiders captain Jack, who shoots 12-ball with the purple cue. Jack knocked it down in 16 shots with no errors, his execution allowing him to stay sharp. Westside Rockers enforcer Midnight goes next with the silver cue in hand for 9-ball. Midnight was good at first, then faded to 14 shots with one error. More 9-ball ends the batch as the Tysini Hummingbirds' Hughbert plays in the event with the green cue. Hughbert survived some tough positions to finish his game in 13 shots with no errors.

The eighth batch is led by Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy playing 9-ball with the purple cue. Missy was a little scattered and ended up with 16 shots and two errors in this appearance. The 37th game of the day is 10-ball with the silver cue for the Boston Swifts' Puff II. This game saw some struggles for positioning, a common theme lately, as Puff II took one error in 20 shots. After that, Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess also shoots 10-ball with the silver cue. Princess lost her temper with bad positioning and three errors mixed into her 19 shots. The Swifts' Puff II is back for 12-ball with the green cue as she gets a quick second game today. Puff II staved off disaster with a hot start, then took her time and still finished with 20 shots and no errors. Atlantic Pirates captain Delila steps up for 12-ball with the blue cue. Delila was fine on stripes early on, but solids were a mess, and she faded to 24 shots without an error.

The 41st game of the day is 15-ball with the blue cue from Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II. A blazing start and 5-15 combination finished to the bottom left gave Twinkie II 8 shots and no errors in a big game. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn draws in for 8-ball with the silver cue. Acorn couldn't keep the cue ball on the table, amassing five errors in 27 shots in an ugly second game of his season. Freedom Cascades captain jumps in for 13-ball with the blue cue. Stinky looked to be in a bad state early on, but he corrected it in time to finish with 21 shots and only one error. Golden Pilots veteran Max picks up the green cue for 12-ball. Max took control of the game, slipping just once with an error but still closing in 17 shots. The Rockers' Midnight gets a second game today, shooting 10-ball with the green cue. Midnight didn't suffer an error, but she did need 20 shots to finish.

Today's last group gets going with Lighton Prestige mainstay Spirit playing 10-ball with the blue cue. Spirit took one error but showed enough skill to end in 15 shots. The Knights' Jennifer draws in for a second game today, shooting 15-ball with the red cue. Jennifer was punishing on her shots, taking just one error in 20 shots in a strong game. Lighton Prestige veteran Citrus steps in for 12-ball with the red cue now. Citrus made a mess of her positioning in the mid-game, but closed in 23 shots with three errors. Another Prestige player, the rookie Angelica, tries 13-ball with the green cue. Angelica had nightmarish positioning and also potted the 8 illegally to add five errors to her 30-shot outing. Swordpoint Blades veteran Dreamy closes the day in 10-ball with the blue cue. Dreamy showed no fear in clearing the table in 14 shots for a good finish to the league's day.

With the state of the world, there's plenty of time for Tournament play to be seven days a week, so there will be action tomorrow.

Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 12

The first full day of 10-ball majority play is here. We'll lead off with...

Web City Spiders newcomer Cubby shooting 8-ball with the blue cue. Cubby had a rough break and didn't recover well, ending with 24 shots and one error. Diamond Gems veteran Leonardo is next, playing the first 15-ball game of the year with the silver cue. Leonardo hounded the 15 hard throughout his game, closing in 9 shots without an error despite some shaky shooting. Archtown Arrows captain Sally is set to play 13-ball with the blue cue next. Sally ended up with 18 shots and no errors in a solid and commanding performance. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert draws in for 8-ball with the red cue. Hughbert picked off the rack in 22 shots despite a pair of errors. Pronger Tridents captain Precious closes the batch with the red cue in hand for 9-ball. Precious corralled shots effectively, ending her game in 8 shots with no errors.

The second group gets going with North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Lionel shooting 10-ball with the purple cue. Lionel stepped up with 17 shots and one error in an acceptable outing. Todavía Stills newcomer brings on the green cue for his 8-ball game. Pedey was slow at first but adjusted his grip and cruised to the finish at 22 shots and no errors. Web City Spiders rookie Omari takes the eighth game today, using the blue cue for 9-ball. Omari needed a little more time to convert, playing for 16 shots and no errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette is next up, shooting 12-ball with the silver cue. Leonette started very well, but struggled late, ending with 22 shots and no errors. Everton Eagles captain Goldy takes us into the break with 10-ball and the silver cue. Goldy had trouble with stringing plays together, instead ending at 20 shots and no errors.

After the break, Harrison Specters veteran Blizzard shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Blizzard had a no-nonsense approach, ending in 18 shots and no errors. Modernistic Union third-year Kodiak is next, shooting 9-ball with the red cue. Kodiak finished off with 15 shots and two errors in a mediocre outing. The Union captain, Ms. Puppy, will keep the red cue up for her 12-ball outing. Ms. Puppy posted 16 shots and no errors in her game, a fantastic outing for the star. Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil follows with the blue cue in hand for 10-ball. Chicky Phil ended in 16 shots, with one error charged for an uncalled successful shot. The 15th game today belongs to Royal Crowns captain Kayla, who shoots 9-ball with the purple cue. Kayla held her own with 14 shots and no errors, taking a scenic route to her finish on an 8-9 combination at the top left.

Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris is ready to go in 12-ball with the red cue. Chris pulled off a 20-shot game with no errors, nothing spectacular but certainly solid. Commerce Tradewinds captain Tigerette makes her season debut with the green cue in 7-ball. Tigerette crushed it with 7 shots and no errors in her opening game of the year, which was also the green cue's last turn in the event. More captain games await when the Boston Swifts' Patches plays 13-ball with the red cue. Patches wasn't able to keep herself on track, taking no errors among 28 shots. Modernistic Union veteran Daisy is next with the blue cue up for 9-ball. Daisy had no control in 18 shots, adding two errors given her poor play. The blue cue will stay on for 12-ball from the Westside Rockers' Slinks. She had a poor positional alignment late in the game, requiring 25 shots and two errors to close.

Group five kicks off with Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril shooting 10-ball with the silver cue. Avril had a great start, but faded to 16 shots and no errors by the end of the game. Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Marissa takes on 10-ball with the red cue. Marissa was a victim of bad positioning, adding two errors in a poor 23 shots. Terrace City Knights third-year Quincy has the green cue up for 9-ball. Quincy had a disastrous outing with 21 shots and no errors, as he was mostly forced to chase around for positioning. More 9-ball follows as Boston Swifts veteran Puff II uses the blue cue. Puff II also had a bad game with 17 shots and three errors as positioning is failing every recent player. The last player in the batch is Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers, who shoots 10-ball with the green cue. Whiskers kept it clean with 16 shots and no errors in a reasonable performance.

Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi starts the sixth set with the blue cue in hand for Rotation. Kiwi had three errors in her game, a struggle which saw her take a decent 27 shots. Victoria Spurs star Yekaterina tries her hand at 15-ball with the purple cue in today's 27th game. Yekaterina had her most challenging game with 27 shots and three errors this time. Freedom Cascades strongman Nikolai is next, playing 10-ball with the blue cue. The 10-ball pushback continued with Nikolai, who took one error in 19 shots to finish. The blue cue remains in action when Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven plays 9-ball. Struggles arrived early as Steven took two errors in his 15 shots for the game. Southern Monarchs veteran Pounce wraps up the group with the red cue in hand for 9-ball. Pounce pounded out 12 shots and one error in a strong showing.

The seventh group opens with Midland Predators captain Shawn shooting 13-ball with the blue cue. Shawn showed good form and closed in 20 shots without an error. Terrace City Knights star Jennifer is next, playing 12-ball with the silver cue. Jennifer posted 21 shots and one error this time, just missing positioning late that forced her to take a set-up play. Victoria Spurs veteran Sage draws in for 13-ball with the blue cue now. Sage stepped up to the challenge with 20 shots and one error, which came on a late scratch. Everton Eagles veteran Bear makes his season debut with the red cue in 7-ball, the stick's last turn in that event. Bear posted a solid 8 shots and no errors to begin his season. Closing the batch, Central Warriors captain Twilight plays 10-ball with the purple cue. Twilight played dangerously, but ended with a 3-9-10 combination to the bottom left for 6 shots and no errors.

Todavía Stills captain Easter leads the eighth group with the purple cue in hand for 8-ball. Easter navigated her game with poise, ending in 20 shots and no errors for a better-than-average effort. More 8-ball awaits in the 37th game today, as the Oceanside Waves' Celestia plays with the red cue. Celestia would like to forget her slow start and subsequent two errors in 31 shots. Todavía Stills mainstay Sierra will get her season debut today, using the silver cue in 7-ball. Sierra faltered early with her lone error and needed 12 shots to close to outing. Nighthawks veteran Lionel gets a second game today, shooting 12-ball with the silver cue. Lionel posted 19 shots and no errors in a strong performance. Another second game of the day ends the set, as the Knights' Jennifer does 13-ball with the blue cue. Jennifer faltered with a double-error in mid-game, and then closed at 26 shots.

Group nine begins as Sleepy B. of the Archtown Arrows shoots 9-ball with the blue cue. Sleepy B. didn't command the ball enough, ending with 19 shots and no errors. The Nighthawks' Lionel is back again for 13-ball with the silver cue. Lionel made a mess of his game, taking two errors among 27 shots. The Arrows' Sally is ready to go in Rotation with the red cue in today's 43rd game. Sally showed total control with two balls on the break and just 18 shots with no errors to complete the outing. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt steps in for 9-ball with the blue cue. Cobalt needed 15 shots in this game, fading after a good start but avoiding errors. Sharpshooters captain Chris rounds out this set with 13-ball with the green cue. Chris attacked solids well, then slipped on stripes to end at 22 shots and two errors in his second outing today.

The final group commences with Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II shooting Rotation with the purple cue. Twinkie II wouldn't take her foot off the gas, pulling it down in 23 shots with one error. Freedom Cascades newcomer Andrew plays 9-ball with the purple cue. Andrew had an error early on, but it cleared the way for his 4-9 combination to the bottom left that finished his outing in 9 shots. Southridge Defenders captain Stephanie draws in for 13-ball with the silver cue. Stephanie had an unmitigated disaster with 36 shots and four errors, finding it difficult to convert on her later shots. More 13-ball is on the way with Wild Thing of the Stonebridge Wolves trying in the event with the green cue. Wild Thing wasn't much better, hitting 29 shots with just one error as he chased his game. Midland Predators sophomore Kitty ends the day with the green cue in 8-ball. Kitty posted 20 shots and two errors in a confident end to the day.

We'll be back tomorrow for another day's worth of action.

Tournament X Qualifiers - Day 11

We're back for a Wednesday full of action. We begin today with...

Archtown Arrows captain Sally shooting 12-ball with the purple cue. Sally commanded the game with just 15 shots and no errors in a remarkable effort. Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers goes next, shooting 9-ball with the green cue. Whiskers salvaged the game with 13 shots and two errors, the latter of which led to her finishing 4-9 combination to the top left. Whitewater Shores newcomer Smokey tries 9-ball with the purple cue. Smokey seemed much more in control, clearing the table in 12 shots with one error for an early scratch. The fourth game of the day is Royal Crowns rookie Sunshine shooting 12-ball with the green cue. Sunshine tallied 18 shots and two errors, although his late missed contact allowed him to finish quicker. Pearl Surfers veteran Bright gets a look in 10-ball with the purple cue. Bright got caught on the 4 and didn't pick up the pace after that, ending with 22 shots and no errors.

Royal Crowns captain Kayla kicks off group two with the silver cue in hand for 8-ball. Kayla rattled off 21 shots with no errors in a standard performance. Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli is next with the purple cue up for 13-ball. Charli fell apart with two errors for missed contact and bad positioning leading to 27 shots for the game. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess draws in for 9-ball with the silver cue. Princess cruised through 9 shots and no errors in a strong appearance. Infinity Torpedoes star Fluffina is set to play 12-ball with the red cue. Fluffina rattled off 17 shots and one error in a commanding showing. Fluffina will go again with the purple cue in 13-ball to close this batch. Fluffina had it a little harder with three errors in this game, but she still finished with a decent 23 shots.

The 11th game today sees Boston Swifts captain Patches take on 12-ball with the green cue. Patches had great control early, but mental mistakes created three errors to push her to 23 shots. Southern Monarchs veteran Pounce jumps in with 8-ball and the silver cue. Pounce salvaged a 24-shot game despite potting the 8 illegally early on after it was locked against another ball. That accounted for his five errors. Southridge Defenders newcomer Luigi has the green cue in hand for 9-ball. Luigi had bad positioning at first, taking his lone error on a scratch, but he recovered with a 4-9 combination to the top left to end in 8 shots. Web City Spiders rookie Omari follows that with 8-ball and the purple cue. Omari didn't hesitate on any shots, showing his patent creativity in converting the rack on 18 shots and no errors. Midland Predators newcomer Chicky Phil takes us to the lunch break with the green cue in hand for 9-ball. Chicky Phil finished in 10 shots with one error for illegal contact after he tried to play for positioning.

When we return, Swordpoint Blades captain Snowball plays 8-ball with the blue cue. Misfortune struck on the 8 as Snowball's missed bank ended up in an uncalled pocket, pushing her score to 22 shots and five errors. Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot draws in for 10-ball with the red cue. Hoot was in total control, needing only 13 shots and no errors despite his empty break. The Torpedoes' Fluffina gets a third game today, shooting Rotation with the red cue. Fluffina showed no fatigue, playing smart early and sharp later to end with 23 shots and two errors. Commerce Tradewinds veteran Niki is 19th to play today, using the purple cue in 7-ball. Niki took an unconventional approach at the start, but kept an eccentric shooting style to finish in 10 shots. Boston Swifts veteran Gradley closes the group with the red cue on hand for 8-ball. Gradley mostly showed quality, with just one error among his 20 shots.

Group five gets going as Mario of the Queens Flames plays 13-ball with the green cue. Mario had a rough performance, which required 29 shots and only one error for an illegally potted ball. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles gets the 22nd game today, shooting 9-ball with the red cue. Sparkles was good with two balls on the break, but faded to 13 shots and no errors. Web City Spiders captain Jack is next with the silver cue for 10-ball. Jack had a ball on the break and kept a strong attack up for 11 shots to finish without an error. Boston Swifts veteran Sweetheart is up next in 8-ball with the green cue. Sweetheart couldn't finish strong, ending up with 23 shots and one error. Freedom Cascades enforcer Stripes wraps up the group with the silver cue and 10-ball. Stripes couldn't quite find her touch, sliding to 17 shots with one error.

The sixth group is led by Eastside Sharks rookie Toki playing 10-ball with the silver cue. Toki was a little too cautious in the middle, ending with 17 shots and one error after a bad positional play. The silver cue stays on for Golden Pilots veteran Strut, who will shoot 9-ball. Strut was strong throughout the game, a productive game ending in 8 shots with no errors. After that, North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach shoots 10-ball with the purple cue. Peach kept a commanding presence in 11 shots and no errors for her quick game. Victoria Spurs superstar Yekaterina gets a look in Rotation with the blue cue in today's 29th game. Yekaterina had three errors, but she cruised through the rack in 20 shots. Diamond Gems captain Shadow will keep the blue cue up with 12-ball. Shadow struggled with positioning and took three errors in 25 shots.

Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan starts group seven with the silver cue in hand for 9-ball. Neopolitan was explosive with three balls on the break, and she had no errors in a 9-shot game. Archtown Arrows newcomer Klaus is up next for 9-ball with the green cue. Klaus had a slow start and one error before finishing well at 16 shots. The Surfers' Bright gets his second game and the 33rd overall today as he shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Bright had a good plan, but his execution was a little slow as he closed at 21 shots and no errors. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Kirstin follows with the purple cue in hand for 8-ball. Kirstin tried to get a little too cute on some shots, ending up with 21 shots and no errors for the game. The group ends with a long-awaited season debut for Diamond Gems newcomer Debby, who shoots 7-ball with the red cue. Debby nearly took it on the break, but she settled for 7 shots and no errors in a strong start with her new squad.

The eighth batch opens as Pronger Tridents veteran Potter shoots 9-ball with the red cue. Potter wasn't consistent in his play, needing 17 shots and one error to finish. Westside Rockers veteran Slinks goes 37th today, playing 10-ball with the green cue. Slinks had a fantastic start, but an error and a slow finish caused her to end at 13 shots. Stonebridge Wolves youngster Hershey keeps the green cue active in 8-ball. Hershey had a bad double-error early, and it slowed him down later as he closed with 24 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks newcomer Gizmo also uses the green cue, this time in 10-ball. Gizmo stayed poised despite some shaky moments, finishing in 14 shots with no errors. More 10-ball finishes the group as Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight plays with the silver cue. Starlight had a sloppy game, including two errors, but a deflection off the 6 took the 10 legally to the bottom left to end with 10 shots.

Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Sugar is set to play 9-ball with the purple cue. Sugar finished off with 7 shots and no errors, bailed out by her hounding of the 9 paying off with a 1-9 combination to the bottom right. The Web City Spiders' Waluigi tries his hand at 10-ball with the silver cue next. Waluigi tried to overcome a bad start, but two errors and 21 shots proved he wasn't able to. Queens Flames hotshot Briana is next, playing 12-ball with the blue cue. Briana faltered late with her lone error and additional positioning requiring her to end at 20 shots. Moving along, Royal Crowns veteran Brownie does 9-ball with the silver cue. Brownie had more luck than skill to end at 14 shots with only one error in a chaotic game. Maplewood Lumberjacks rookie Marissa will also play 9-ball with the silver cue in today's 45th game. Marissa had no such luck, with 19 shots and one error needed to finish.

Southern Monarchs rookie Molly heads the final group with the purple cue in hand for 13-ball. Molly navigated some tough alignments, ending at 21 shots and no errors. Everton Eagles veteran Puff III also does 13-ball, but she'll use the red cue. Puff III set the early standard in the event, taking three balls on the break and ending in 15 shots despite one error. Boston Swifts veteran Puff II comes on for 8-ball with the green cue. Puff II was locked in throughout the quick game, ending in 16 shots with no errors. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar is next, playing 9-ball with the red cue. Cheddar had a rotten time with three errors and 18 shots needed to exit the arena. Eastside Sharks rookie Maison will bring it home with 10-ball and the red cue today. Maison served up a crisp and error-free 14 shots in the daily finale.

That's it for today, as well as the 9-ball majority period. The new majority is 10-ball, which should be clear for awhile given today's impressive results.