Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 29

Qualifying action continues today, leading off with...

Queens Flames veteran Mario playing Accuracy with the purple cue as the 56th player to finish qualifying. Mario took 19 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 166 shots and 12 errors. Central Warriors newcomer Klaus also exits qualifying, 57th by speed, with the silver cue in Accuracy. Klaus didn't get anything on the break, but he took no errors to finish in 18 shots. His overall numbers were 165 shots and 8 errors. Harrison Specters newcomer Puff II is next up with the red cue in Rotation. Puff II was very calm despite taking two errors, as she finished the appearance in 20 shots. Whitewater Shores mainstay Twinkie III is the 58th player done with qualifying, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Twinkie III left some good plays on the table but finished with 18 shots and no errors. Overall, she had 157 shots and 10 errors. Freedom Cascades rookie Blake goes 5th today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Blake struggled too much early on, but a surge after her second and final error helped her close at 33 shots. 

Apex Wonders captain Midnight ends her qualifying 59th by speed with the green cue in hand for Accuracy. Midnight was fairly steady with 18 shots and no errors, and her totals were 162 shots and 7 errors. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy is up for 13-ball with the purple cue. A couple of questionable decisions didn't hurt Missy, who cleared the table in 22 shots with no errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Boots draws in with the green cue in Rotation. Boots made four balls on the break, allowing her to pace herself to 21 shots and two errors for the game. Midland Predators captain Shawn brings the purple cue back for 13-ball. Shawn took one early error for an overfill but maintained enough control to end at 22 shots. Oceanside Waves newcomer Patches ends the group with the silver cue in 12-ball. Patches butchered her finishing approach in this one, taking two errors and 29 shots to finish. 

The 11th player of the day is Modernistic Union sophomore Maggie, who also uses the silver cue in 12-ball. Maggie avoided errors but had to do extensive work on positioning to end in 24 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks strongman Lionel is next up in 15-ball with the green cue. Lionel picked up five errors in 31 shots as his early work left plenty to be desired. Boston Swifts captain Sweetheart is ready to try Rotation with the purple cue. Sweetheart rarely had clear looks and let frustration take over in 36 shots and five error. Zenith Skywatchers sophomore Omari goes next with the blue cue in 12-ball. Omari had positioning issues but resolved those in 24 shots with two errors. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon ends the batch with the silver cue in Rotation. Watermelon stumbled to 24 shots and three errors after she played through her sloppy start well. 

The fourth group begins with Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg using the silver cue for 15-ball. Greg did pretty well, taking just one early error before a 10-15 combination to the top left ended his turn at 18 shots. The silver cue stays on for the final 10-ball game, as Harrison Specters rookie Bucco draws in. Bucco was shaky early and took one error before finishing at 19 shots. Royal Crowns star Jake goes 18th today, using the red cue for 15-ball. Jake cruised early on, then took one late error to end on 20 shots. Central Warriors captain Twilight is the 60th player to finish qualifying, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Twilight took no errors in 19 shots, ending her qualifying run at 181 shots and 9 errors overall. Another Warrior finishes 61st by speed, as Graham plays Accuracy with the blue cue. Graham posted 20 shots and no errors in his game, finishing qualifying with 175 shots and 6 errors. 

Group five sees Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Cobalt use the green cue in Accuracy as the 62nd player done with qualifying. Cobalt was fine until the last ball, where he fell apart to 24 shots with one error. He finished with 168 shots and 12 errors in total. Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi is up for 15-ball with the purple cue. Waluigi took five errors and 39 shots to complete a terrible outing. Commerce Tradewinds star Solaris also uses the purple cue for 15-ball. Solaris did even worse, with 42 shots and seven errors. More 15-ball follows for today's 24th game as Todavía Stills newcomer Hughbert plays with the green cue. Struggles persisted across the league as Hughbert took one error and 32 shots to finish. Westside Rockers newcomer Snowball is the 63rd to finish qualifying as she uses the silver cue in Accuracy. Snowball did alright with 17 shots and one error, giving her totals of 174 shots and 15 errors. 

The sixth set leads off with Stonebridge Wolves rookie Lindsay playing Rotation with the silver cue. Lindsay couldn't get anything going and ended up at 35 shots with three errors. Oceanside Waves newcomer Daisy is 64th to finish qualifying as she uses the blue cue in Accuracy. Daisy took one error and finished with 20 shots, giving her overall numbers at 151 shots and 9 errors. Central Warriors veteran Noelle steps up boldly with the silver cue in Rotation. Noelle took five errors and 26 shots, one of the better outings in the last hour. Royal Crowns captain Kayla is the 65th player done with qualifying, using the green cue for Accuracy. Kayla plowed through the rack in just 16 shots with no errors. She had 167 shots and 11 errors overall. Going 30th today, Southridge Defenders rookie Ingrid tries Rotation with the silver cue. Ingrid held her own with 27 shots and three errors in a decent outing. 

Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles becomes the 66th player to finish qualifying when she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Sparkles took an error for a scratch on the break but finished in a crisp 17 shots. Her totals were 142 shots and 4 errors. Another Accuracy game goes to Southridge Defenders newcomer Roxy, the 67th player to finish qualifying, who also uses the blue cue. Roxy kept it clean with no errors and 17 shots in the game to produce totals of 176 shots and 10 errors overall. Another qualifying finish sees Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles use the red cue as the 68th player to shoot Accuracy. Sprinkles took an error for scratching on the break, then closed at 18 shots. Her overall numbers were 158 shots and 6 errors. Victoria Spurs captain Spice goes 34th today, using the red cue for Rotation. Spice was pretty good with 23 shots and two errors, although her performance sagged as the game went on. At the back of the group, Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Bear is the 69th player done with qualifying as he uses the purple cue for Accuracy. Bear started well before a late fade dropped him to 19 shots and no errors, for totals of 183 shots and 13 errors. 

The eighth group opens with Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy using the blue cue for 15-ball. Ms. Puppy had a fantastic start and took only one error in 21 shots in this game. The 37th player of the day is Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley, who uses the green cue in Rotation. Shelley started well but lost her pace later, ending up at 27 shots and one error. Southridge Defenders veteran Wario is the 70th player done with qualifying, and he uses the red cue in Accuracy. Wario filled the top left early, then stumbled late to end on 17 shots and no errors. Overall, he had 173 shots and 7 errors. Pronger Tridents veteran Avril closes her qualifying run 71st, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Avril took no errors, but she had to chase the final ball to end with 21 shots. Her overall numbers stood at 173 shots and 11 errors. Westside Rockers mainstay Goatee wraps up the batch with the silver cue in 15-ball. Goatee cruised through her appearance fairly well with 21 shots and just one error for an illegal contact. 

Group nine starts as Swordpoint Blades captain Dreamy shoots Rotation with the silver cue. Dreamy lost control early on and ended up amassing eight errors in 41 shots. Westside Rockers captain Misty keeps the silver cue up for 15-ball. Misty saw a half-chance by shooting into a cluster, and it worked with the 10 and 15 falling in the top left to give her 1 shot and no errors. Everton Eagles star Cleo is up for Rotation with the red cue. Cleo took her first errors of qualifying, four of them, but finished with a respectable 26 shots. Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry is up in 13-ball with the blue cue. Strawberry had a good start but let it slip late, as she finished with 24 shots and two errors. Rounding out the group, Pacific Volcanoes newcomer Smokey has the green cue in hand for 12-ball. Smokey got through a tough rack with good positioning to end on 21 shots with one error. 

The final group commences with Modernistic Union newcomer Quincy playing 13-ball with the green cue. Quincy couldn't get any positioning and completely lost control, ending up at 10 errors in 46 shots by the end. Eastside Sharks newcomer Rudolph is up in 15-ball with the purple cue. Rudolph was sloppy with six errors in 28 shots. Another Shark, the sophomore Lily, is the 72nd player done with qualifying as she uses the silver cue in Accuracy. Lily wasn't immune from the day's troubles, but she did decently in 19 shots and no errors, giving herself totals of 172 shots and 8 errors. Todavía Stills captain Easter also exits qualifying with the red cue in Accuracy, the 73rd player to do so. Easter was nearly perfect in her appearance, making a pair on the break and finishing with 15 shots and no errors. Her overall score was 161 shots and 9 errors. Today's finale is Accuracy with the purple cue for Lighton Prestige star Citrus, who is the 74th player to complete qualifiers. Citrus cruised through her game in 14 shots with no errors, giving her totals of 163 shots and 6 errors. 

One of the worst qualifying days in league history is done. Tomorrow's status will be determined later.

Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 28

The final week of qualifiers is underway, with...

Diamond Gems veteran Leonardo going first and finishing his qualifying 47th by speed in Accuracy with the red cue. Leonardo wasn't very good, and a late double-error stuck him at 24 shots. His qualifying totals were 188 shots and 23 errors. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Dewey goes 2nd today with the blue cue in 13-ball. Dewey assumed the mantle of Mr. Never-Miss in this one, making a pair on the break and finishing in 11 shots and no errors. Boston Swifts star Gradley follows in Accuracy with the green cue as the 48th qualifying finisher. Gradley didn't have any errors in the game, but he was a little shaky with 21 shots. He totaled 154 shots and 5 errors throughout his qualifiers. Back in 13-ball, Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Whiskers plays with the silver cue. Whiskers held her own, but a couple of errors pushed her to 24 shots for the game. Another Lumberjack, the captain Diddley, uses the green cue for 15-ball. Diddley took a couple of errors but maintained a consistent pace to end at 25 shots. 

The second group gets going with Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani playing Rotation with the green cue. Dani made a statement with this performance, closing in 22 shots and no errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Summer also plays Rotation, using the purple cue. Summer let a couple of shots get away from her, but she still finished the game with 23 shots and one error. Boston Swifts newcomer Tigerette keeps the purple cue active for 15-ball. Tigerette shot the 2-15 combination into a cluster with a deflection sending the 15 to the bottom right to give her 3 shots and no errors for the game. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic also uses the purple cue in 15-ball. Dominic suffered three fouls in his game, and that put him at 26 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters rookie Ellie ends the group in 13-ball with the blue cue. Ellie avoided errors and got a big run on solids in the middle, ending up with 23 shots. 

Web City Spiders captain Jack leads off group three with the red cue in 13-ball. Jack was able to play well early on, but a couple of late errors caused him to slide to 22 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Toki is ready to go in 13-ball with the purple cue. Toki had some struggles with positioning and took one error for a scratch on the break. He ended up at 26 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar gets the 13th game today, using the green cue in 12-ball. Cheddar made four balls and scratched on the break, but the distribution was too chaotic. She ended up with three errors in 24 shots at the end. Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge draws in for 15-ball with the blue cue. Smudge was a little sloppy at times with three errors in 27 shots to finish this game. Royal Crowns veteran Brownie seals the group with the purple cue in Rotation. Brownie had an awful break, and it didn't get better later in the game, which saw her end at 30 shots and four errors. 

Whitewater Shores rookie Rachel is the 49th player done with qualifying as she uses the green cue in Accuracy. Rachel was pretty good in this appearance, closing in 18 shots with no errors. She had 172 shots and 7 errors overall. Midland Predators veteran Rainmane is next, using the purple cue for 15-ball. Rainmane surprisingly took no errors but still needed 25 shots to get through the game. Eastside Sharks sophomore Maison takes up the blue cue for Rotation. Maison struggled through this appearance with four errors and 33 shots. Archtown Arrows is the 50th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Hoppy had an ugly start but recovered to finish in 18 shots with no errors. Her totals were 149 shots and 7 errors. Queens Flames veteran Pauline also uses the red cue in Accuracy as the 51st player to exit. Pauline didn't do anything impressive with 21 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 168 shots and 6 errors. 

The fifth group begins as Oceanside Waves captain Celestia shoots 15-ball with the green cue. A promising start was quickly spoiled by four errors that pushed Celestia to 28 shots. Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot is ready to play 13-ball with the purple cue. Hoot had a good start wiped out by bad positioning in the end, needing 24 shots with one error to finish. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella ends her qualifying 52nd by speed when she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Isabella made a mess of her finish, needing 23 shots to exit the game. Her qualifying totals stood at 171 shots and 13 errors. The 24th player of the day is Infinity Torpedoes star Fuchsia playing Rotation with the green cue. Fuchsia lost her cool as she picked up four errors but still managed to finish in 24 shots. Diamond Gems captain Shadow also plays Rotation, using the purple cue. Shadow took a double of errors but kept himself at 24 shots despite a late fade. 

Set six kicks off with Westside Rockers rookie Carly shooting Rotation with the red cue. Carly got through the game despite an uneven effort, ending up with 26 shots and one error. Modernistic Union sophomore Maggie finally returns to action with the green cue in 10-ball. Maggie did not do well with 23 shots and four errors in an infuriating outing. Midland Predators rising star Kitty plays Accuracy with the blue cue as the 53rd player to exit qualifying. Kitty made two balls on the break and ended the game in 17 shots with no errors. Her totals rested at 147 shots and 7 errors. Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi is up for 15-ball with the purple cue. Kiwi was bailed out by a kick of the 6 that sent the 15 to the top right, giving her 18 shots and one error. The 30th game of the day sees Whitewater Shores star Katharine play 13-ball with the purple cue. Katharine suffered four errors as her late positioning ruined a good game that ended up at 25 shots. 

The seventh set opens with Todavía Stills star Sierra shooting Rotation with the purple cue. Sierra had some iffy moments with two errors, but sealed the performance in 22 shots. Harrison Specters captain Twinkie II keeps the purple cue active in Rotation for today's 32nd game. Twinkie II was slow from the start, and three errors didn't help as she slipped to 29 shots. More Rotation follows for Southern Monarchs newcomer Lorde, who uses the red cue. Lorde couldn't string much together with two errors in 31 shots. Freedom Cascades captain Stinky keeps the red cue active for 15-ball. Stinky fired off just 18 shots to clear the table, a fast performance featuring no errors. Wrapping up the group, Modernistic Union veteran Sydney C. plays 15-ball with the green cue. Sydney C. did much worse with four errors and 35 shots needed to get through the outing. 

Group eight starts with Stonebridge Wolves strongman Hershey trying 13-ball with the red cue. Hershey took a couple of errors but still powered through to 18 shots for the game. Everton Eagles captain Goldy is the 54th player to complete qualifiers as she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Goldy composed herself quickly and ended up with 16 shots and no errors in the game. She had 179 shots and 14 errors overall. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gizmo goes 38th today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Gizmo had a couple of early errors but stormed away after that to finish in 21 shots. Atlantic Pirates captain Delila also plays 15-ball, using the red cue. Positioning served Delila quite well as she finished the rack in 16 shots despite two errors. Apex Wonders veteran Cowzart rounds out the batch with the red cue in 13-ball. The pace wasn't the best, but Cowzart danced away from errors and finished with 24 shots. 

The ninth group is underway as Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit shoots Rotation with the red cue. Bandit didn't get enough clear looks, ending up with four errors in 29 shots. Oceanside Waves newcomer Patches gets a chance in 10-ball with the blue cue. Patches took one error for a scratch on the break but finished up at 15 shots in a quick game. Golden Pilots captain Valencia goes 43rd today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Valencia had everything go right for her, taking only one error in 20 shots. Modernistic Union newcomer Quincy steps in with the red cue for 12-ball. Quincy avoided errors and ended up with 19 shots thanks to a big surge early on. Web City Spiders veteran Nibbles finishes the group with the red cue in 13-ball. Nibbles required 24 shots and two errors to get through the appearance. 

After a break, the last group is here with Pacific Volcanoes veteran Leonette using the silver cue in 13-ball. Leonette had a good start but wasted it with four errors to end at 23 shots. Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli draws in for 15-ball with the blue cue. Charli illegally potted the 15 early on in her game, one of three errors that forced to the clear the table. She finished in 26 shots. Whitewater Shores star Marsell is up for 15-ball with the purple cue. Marsell kept the 15 near the top left, but it took him a long time to get to it, as he finished with 24 shots and three errors. Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze is the 55th player done with qualifying as he plays Accuracy with the green cue. Blaze displayed strong control and finished the game with no errors in 18 shots, giving him 163 shots and 6 errors overall. North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach ends the day with the blue cue in 13-ball. Peach had a terrible outing with 37 shots and six errors as she failed to deal with the side pockets early. 

Difficulties have continued into the final week of qualifying, which keeps going tomorrow.

Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 27

We're ready to complete the fourth week of qualifying. The hardest play is ahead, beginning with...

Royal Crowns rookie Kacey ending her qualifying 32nd by speed with the purple cue in Accuracy. Kacey had a strong finale with 15 shots and no errors in the game to put her at 166 shots and 17 errors overall. Terrace City Knights veteran Melissa goes 2nd today with the purple cue in Rotation. Melissa played loose with three errors in 25 shots in a decent outing. Apex Wonders rookie Maren keeps the purple cue in play for 13-ball. Maren had a perfect game as the 8 found its way to the bottom side on the break for 0 shots and zero errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Wings exits qualifying 33rd with the blue cue in Accuracy. Wings never missed, taking two balls on the break and closing in 13 shots with no errors. His overall numbers read 135 shots and 10 errors. Golden Pilots veteran Max activates the red cue for his Rotation turn. Max was pacey in his appearance, taking 22 shots and one error. 

Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot begins group two with the purple cue in 12-ball. Hoot was shaky early on with a couple of late contact plays. He ended up escaping in 22 shots with no errors. Harrison Specters newcomer Puff II picks up the green cue for 13-ball. Puff II was okay, taking her time later in the game to get the positioning right as she closed with 24 shots and no errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Slinks is the 34th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Slinks held her own well with 18 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 149 shots and 10 errors overall. Southridge Defenders strongman Wario goes 9th today, using the red cue in 15-ball. Wario took one error as he struggled early, then surged at the end to finish with 25 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Rudolph closes the group with the green cue in Rotation. Rudolph had a bad break that led to seven errors as he couldn't get clear looks and failed to convert too often in his 33 shots. 

Group three leads off with Pronger Tridents captain Precious shooting Accuracy with the green cue as the 35th player done with qualifying. Precious scratched early for her lone error in a poor 21 shots. She finished at 182 shots and 14 errors overall. Todavía Stills veteran Pedey follows in Accuracy with the blue cue as the 36th player to exit qualifiers. Pedey was pretty clean in 18 shots, taking no errors and putting his totals at 170 shots and 12 errors. Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Bear goes 13th today with the silver cue in 15-ball. Bear couldn't get on track, torn between playing out the rack and searching for a play on the 15. He did neither well, ending up with four errors in 36 shots. Infinity Torpedoes veteran Shelley uses the green cue in 13-ball. Shelley avoided trouble with no errors in 21 shots as she just had a few slips on positioning. Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy ends the batch with the blue cue in hand for Rotation. Ms. Puppy took three errors but made them productive, helping her end the game in 23 shots. 

Todavía Stills newcomer Hughbert also uses the blue cue for Rotation. Hughbert had two errors on one play, but that was it as he pushed to finish in 23 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Lily draws in 17th today to use the red cue for 15-ball. Lily had too many scratches, racking up six errors and needing 31 shots to finish the appearance. Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Cobalt also plays 15-ball, using the blue cue. Cobalt took care of business after his early error for a scratch, finishing in 21 shots. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy is the 37th player to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Shaggy posted 19 shots and no errors in the game to finish at 151 shots and 4 errors overall. Freedom Cascades newcomer Frosty ends the group with the blue cue in 12-ball. Frosty was sharp right away and finished with 14 shots and one error even with a struggle on the last ball. 

The fifth group gets going with Central Warriors captain Twilight shooting 15-ball with the silver cue. Twilight avoided total disaster, but struggled from the 9 onward to end with two errors in 27 shots. The 38th player done with qualifying is Queens Flames superstar Violetta, who uses the blue cue for Accuracy. Violetta took one error for a scratch and ended up with 19 shots in the game. Her overall numbers were 160 shots and 10 errors. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Lionel continues with the red cue in Rotation. Lionel rarely had a workable angle, requiring him to take 31 shots and three errors to get through the game. Stripes uses the green cue in Accuracy as the 39th player to exit. Stripes was on pace for a great game but had to settle for good with one error in 16 shots. Her totals were 151 shots and 7 errors. Closing the bunch, Central Warriors newcomer Klaus uses the green cue for 15-ball. Klaus made good use of his early offense, finishing in 20 shots with only two errors. 

Another Warrior starts set six as Noelle plays 13-ball with the green cue. Noelle nearly had a great game but had to settle for good after taking the five-error penalty for a foul while sinking the 8. She ended up at 22 shots. Diamond Gems star Debby uses the blue cue for 10-ball. Debby took no errors in the appearance and ended in a crisp 14 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters rookie Ellie brings the green cue back for 12-ball. Ellie was ready to go and attacked for 17 shots and no errors in a great outing. Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Luigi is 29th to shoot today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. Luigi had a hot start, then slowed his pace later to end in 24 shots with no errors. Ice Cream closes the group and her qualifying run 40th by speed with the red cue in Accuracy. Ice Cream had no errors in 17 shots in the game, putting her at 161 shots and 10 errors overall. 

The seventh set opens with Royal Crowns veteran Jake using the green cue in Rotation. Jake took a critical double-error with a failed jump, part of four errors he added in 26 shots. Everton Eagles veteran Vincent also tries Rotation with the green cue. Vincent didn't make many mistakes, taking just one error in 23 shots. More Rotation is set for today's 33rd game as Freedom Cascades rookie Blake uses the purple cue. Blake made a mess of the start with five errors early on before finding her way to 27 shots. Stonebridge Wolves sophomore Jane is next up, using the green cue for Accuracy as the 41st player to finish qualifying. Jane busted a cluster and got her lone error on a scratch before closing shakily at 19 shots. She had 176 shots and 15 errors in total. Wrapping up the batch, Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight plays Accuracy with the silver cue as the 42nd finisher. Starlight took one error on the break for a scratch and ended in 17 shots, with her totals at 184 shots and 15 errors. 

Group eight kicks off with Maplewood Lumberjacks sophomore Marissa shooting 15-ball with the red cue. Marissa had control after a nervy break saw her nearly scratch twice. She ended up taking no errors in her 21 shots. The 37th player today is Royal Crowns captain Kayla, who will use the silver cue in 15-ball. Kayla scratched on the break for her lone error, but made up for it with an 8-15 combination to the top left to end on 13 shots. After that, Central Warriors veteran Graham plays 15-ball with the blue cue. Graham took one error early on but settled in to score 22 shots. Apex Wonders veteran Mr. Snowman is the 43rd done with qualifying as he plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Mr. Snowman didn't live up to the name of the game, needing 22 shots with no errors to finish his finale. He totaled 154 shots and 15 errors during his run. Rounding out the group, Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi wields the blue cue in Rotation. Waluigi was fine until the 5 gave him trouble, leading to three errors and 27 shots at the end. 

Batch nine is underway as Southern Monarchs sophomore Molly is the 44th player done with qualifying when she shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Molly took no errors but skidded to 19 shots in the game, giving her 182 shots and 14 errors overall. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy draws in with the purple cue for 15-ball. Chimpy faltered early on with a couple of errors, but he handled it at 27 shots. Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno is the 45th player to finish qualifiers, shooting Accuracy with the green cue. Juno held nothing back as she finished with 16 shots and no errors in the game. Her totals were 186 shots and 12 errors. Pronger Tridents veteran Prism steps in for the 44th game today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Prism never really took control, sliding to 34 shots with three errors along the way. Southridge Defenders rookie Ingrid closes the group with the silver cue in 13-ball. Ingrid commanded the ball early and worked her way to finish at 20 shots and one error. 

The final group commences with Westside Rockers newcomer Snowball playing 15-ball with the green cue. Snowball ended up taking five errors in 36 shots as she struggled to get a line of sight during this game. More 15-ball is on the way for Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan, as she shoots with the blue cue. Neopolitan made a pair on the break and never slowed down, closing the game with 17 shots and no errors. Southridge Defenders captain Bianca goes 48th today, using the purple cue in Rotation. Bianca had two errors early on, but she was trucking her way to 21 shots. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny draws in for Rotation with the silver cue. Shiny took a couple of errors in the middle but held on for 27 shots at the end. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra ends the day with the green cue in Accuracy as the 46th qualifying finisher. Leandra ended the day on a high note with 13 shots and no errors in her game, giving her totals of 164 shots and 6 errors. 

That's all after another up-and-down day. One week remains in qualifying.

Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 26

We've got another full day of qualifying ahead here, beginning with...

Southern Monarchs rookie Gabby playing 13-ball with the silver cue. Gabby wasn't very good early on, and she took two errors later to end in 30 shots. Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven is the 22nd player done with qualifying as he shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Steven needed 18 shots with one error in the game to put himself at totals of 156 shots and 9 errors overall. Pronger Tridents veteran Potter is next with the purple cue for 13-ball. Potter got things on track for himself despite two errors, ending up in 20 shots as he had little trouble executing two runs. Apex Wonders rookie Blair also shoots 13-ball, using the blue cue. Blair had an awful outing, taking nine errors, including five for illegally potting the 8. He ended in 42 shots. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Vladimir ends the group in Accuracy with the red cue as the 23rd player done. Vladimir cruised with a pair on the break, allowing him to finish in 15 shots with no errors. He had 129 shots and 5 errors overall, which puts him in a good place for the qualifying title. 

The second group sees Golden Pilots star Dusty exit qualifying 24th, using the blue cue in Accuracy. Dusty had a rough outing with one error in 21 shots, giving her totals of 194 shots and 20 errors in qualifying. Everton Eagles captain Goldy goes 7th with the purple cue in 15-ball. Goldy had some good moments in the appearance, but she ended up skidding with 28 shots and two errors. North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach keeps the purple cue active in 12-ball. Peach was hot from the start and finished in only 15 shots with no errors. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Missy is up for 12-ball with the silver cue. Missy had decent positioning, although she missed a few easy plays to push her score up to 21 shots with no errors. At the back of the group, Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess activates the green cue for 13-ball. Princess struck fast despite an error for a scratch on the break, as she wiped the table in 18 shots. 

Group three leads off with Diamond Gems sophomore Autumn playing 13-ball with the blue cue. Autumn was doing fine until she needed to put her last ball in the top side, which caused trouble. She ended with 31 shots and four errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Bright is the 25th player done qualifying as he shoots Accuracy with the red cue. Bright had a double-error in the middle and lost control late to slip to 22 shots. He finished with 164 shots and 12 errors throughout his run. Stonebridge Wolves newcomer Dewey is up in 12-ball with the purple cue. Dewey had a solid performance in this outing, ending with one error in 18 shots after a hot run at the start. Apex Wonders captain Midnight is 14th to shoot today, using the green cue in 15-ball. Midnight took a couple of errors in her game, but closed it in 23 shots. Southern Monarchs veteran Lorde ends the batch with the red cue in 13-ball. Lorde made the best of mediocre positioning, but took three errors and ended up with 26 shots. 

The fourth bunch begins as Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli uses the red cue in Rotation. Charli got through her appearance alright, never breaking loose as three errors pinned her to 28 shots. Queens Flames captain Crystal is 26th to shoot Accuracy, using the green cue to make her exit. Crystal did alright with a pair on the break, but faded to 17 shots and no errors by the end. Overall, she had 167 shots and 10 errors. Next up, Zenith Skywatchers veterans Paps is the 27th player done as he plays Accuracy with the purple cue. Paps was automatic with two balls on the break and just 14 shots and no errors after that. He closed at 173 shots and 9 errors overall. Freedom Cascades captain Stinky is the 19th player to shoot today, using the red cue in Rotation. Stinky had only one error for a failed jump and finished his game in 25 shots. Finishing the group, Everton Eagles newcomer Panda is the 28th player to finish qualifying, and he shoots Accuracy with the green cue. Panda cleared the table in 19 shots with no errors, giving himself totals of 142 shots and 5 errors. 

The fifth group gets going when Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella uses the blue cue for 15-ball. Isabella avoided disaster in this outing, taking two errors in 25 shots. Harrison Specters rookie Bucco closes out 9-ball with the blue cue. Bucco was very sharp in this one, taking no errors and finishing an 8-9 combination to the bottom left for 10 shots. Queens Flames veteran Mario is up for 15-ball with the silver cue in today's 23rd game. Mario skidded early on and took three errors in the game before finding his way to 30 shots. Whitewater Shores mainstay Marsell draws in with the purple cue in Rotation. Marsell played aggressive and took only one error in 27 shots. Infinity Torpedoes star Fluffina rounds out the batch with the green cue in 12-ball. Fluffina had a scratch on the break and a late missed contact for two errors in 23 shots. 

The sixth set kicks off with Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles using the red cue in 15-ball. Sparkles had control from the jump and ended with a 12-15 combination for 14 shots and no errors. Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley keeps the red cue in hand for Rotation. Diddley had a decent pace and closed with 24 shots and only one error in the game. Terrace City Knights captain Kiwi also plays Rotation, but with the green cue. Kiwi held her composure in the middle and escaped with just one error in 24 shots. Everton Eagles star Cleo uses the blue cue as she takes on 15-ball. Cleo lost her cool a bit early on, but a jam play on the 3 led to the 15 finding the top left for 9 shots and no errors. Zenith Skywatchers captain Blizzard is the 29th player to finish qualifying and the 30th to shoot today as she plays Accuracy with the red cue. Blizzard finished with 17 shots and no errors to put herself at 144 shots and 4 errors. 

Set seven opens with Modernistic Union veteran Puff I using the silver cue in Rotation. Puff I played reasonably well with three errors and 25 shots to her name. Oceanside Waves sophomore Rocky is up with the blue cue in 12-ball. Rocky needed to do some set-up work at the end, forcing him up to 23 shots with no errors. The blue cue stays up in the 33rd game today as Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Dani shoots 13-ball. Positioning was a struggle for Dani, who took three errors before closing at 25 shots. Lighton Prestige star Citrus follows that with the purple cue in 15-ball. Citrus made three balls on the break and responded well to that energy to close with 16 shots and one error. Freedom Cascades veteran Andrew is 30th to finish qualifying as he plays Accuracy with the green cue. Andrew did okay with 21 shots and no errors in the game, and his totals were 173 shots and 9 errors. 

Group eight starts as Midland Predators veteran Rainmane uses the green cue in Rotation. Rainmane wasn't sharp enough to produce a good result, with 29 shots and three errors at the end of her turn. Swordpoint Blades veteran Bandit is the 37th player of the day, shooting 13-ball with the purple cue. Bandit was decent at first, then struggled with converting on his later plays, which caused him to need 23 shots and one error. Next up, Boston Swifts newcomer Sydney S. plays 15-ball with the green cue. Sydney S. had some offense, but three errors and too many rattlers left her at 28 shots in the end. Harrison Specters newcomer Snuggle grabs the red cue for 13-ball. Snuggle lost time fighting for positioning, and that put him at 26 shots with no errors at the end. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I wraps up the batch with the blue cue in 15-ball. Twinkie I ended up with three errors in 30 shots to complete this outing, including one error for sending the cue ball off the table. 

Going 41st today, Tysini Hummingbirds rising star Sarah plays 15-ball with the silver cue. Sarah smashed her way to 21 shots and no errors in a fast appearance. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic is up for Rotation with the blue cue. A couple of errors couldn't slow down Dominic, who posted 18 shots in a fabulous performance. Eastside Sharks sophomore Maison is ready to go with the purple cue in 13-ball. Maison was smooth throughout the game and needed just 19 shots to clear the rack. Westside Rockers mainstay Goatee brings out the silver cue for Rotation. Goatee was buried from the start, and ultimately took four errors in 42 very angry shots. Diamond Gems captain Shadow follows that with the purple cue in 13-ball. Shadow scratched on the break and ended up with two errors in 19 shots. 

The final group is underway with Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg playing Rotation with the red cue. Greg attacked well early on and took just one error in 20 shots. More Rotation is on the way as Everton Eagles star Puff III shoots with the purple cue. Puff III tried to navigate through the rack, but she had four errors to put her score at 26 shots. Archtown Arrows veteran Hoppy goes 48th today, using the purple cue for 15-ball. Hoppy didn't get favorable angles very often, leading to three errors and 27 shots. Another Arrow, the newcomer Cubby, uses the purple in Accuracy as the 31st player done with qualifying. Cubby embarrassed himself with three errors in 21 shots after a hot start. He finished qualifying with 180 shots and 14 errors overall. Midland Predators captain Shawn puts an end to the day with the purple cue in 12-ball. Shawn kept it clean and took no errors in 19 shots for a good outing to end the day. 

That's all for today's action. Any players without 12-ball completed (13 in total) have lost the privilege to a day off between appearances.

Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 25

Expect the qualifying finishes to ramp up as we approach the home stretch. We've got a handful of stragglers as well. Today's action gets going with...

Pronger Tridents captain Precious playing 15-ball with the blue cue. Precious took two errors early on for illegal contact, but a 7-15 combination to the bottom left bailed her out at 11 shots. Southern Monarchs captain Pounce is the 15th player done with qualifying as he shoots Accuracy with the silver cue. Pounce cleared the table in 18 shots and no errors, giving him totals of 153 shots and 9 errors overall. His sister, Westside Rockers newcomer Snowball, is up for Rotation with the purple cue. Snowball made two balls on the break, but her game fell apart on the 4. She took four errors and ended up with 31 shots. Stonebridge Wolves strongman Hershey keeps the purple cue active for 12-ball. Hershey kept a good command, although he had one error for illegal contact. He ended with a solid 18 shots. At the end of the group, Web City Spiders newcomer Wild Thing plays Accuracy with the blue cue, the 16th qualifying finisher. Wild Thing had no errors in 17 shots in the game, and his totals were 152 shots and 10 errors. 

The second group starts with Southridge Defenders newcomer Stripes playing 15-ball with the green cue. Stripes did well throughout her game, but faded a little late to 27 shots and one error. Golden Pilots captain Valencia keeps the green cue going in 13-ball. Valencia attacked relentlessly this time and ended with 16 shots and no errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Boots goes 8th today, using the red cue in 13-ball. Boots got everything she wanted with the 8 falling in the bottom right on the break for 0 shots and zero errors. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Lionel is ready to go in 13-ball with the blue cue. Lionel didn't have quite as much success, ending up with one error in 23 shots. Atlantic Pirates captain Delila ends the set with the blue cue in Rotation. Delila had a very fortunate start and took just two errors in 25 shots. 

Group three opens as Southridge Defenders rookie Ingrid plays 12-ball with the silver cue. Ingrid wasn't very good, racking up six errors among 33 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris is next, using the red cue in Accuracy as the 17th player done with qualifying. Chris ended up at 19 shots and one error after a hot start, and his totals were 185 shots and 14 errors. Pearl Surfers veteran Wings goes 13th today, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Wings needed just 7 shots with one error to finish this outing, as his play on the 4 set the 15 loose to the top left. Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Bear is next, using the purple cue in Rotation. Bear was more skid than surge, as a strong middle was all he had in 31 shots with one error. Finishing the group, Zenith Skywatchers veteran Bells plays 13-ball with the blue cue. Bells had a disaster of a game with 36 shots and three errors added to her ledger. 

The 16th player called today is Terrace City Knights rookie Anna, who also uses the blue cue in 13-ball. Anna did well until she sank the 8 illegally for five errors, which pushed her up to 27 shots. More 13-ball follows for Infinity Torpedoes star Fuchsia, who uses the green cue. Fuchsia had all the control in the world to end with 20 shots and one error in a good game. Atlantic Pirates sophomore Buddy brings the blue cue back to action in 15-ball. Buddy had four errors, including one double when he aimed at the wrong ball and sank it. The sophomore finished in 29 shots in a poor effort. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy is next up with the purple cue in Rotation. Chimpy did very well for himself, taking two errors but finishing in 21 shots anyway. Harrison Specters newcomer Puff II closes the group with 12-ball and the silver cue. Puff II went all-out in this appearance and ended up with a solid 21 shots and two errors. 

The fifth batch kicks off with Apex Wonders veteran Mr. Snowman using the red cue for 15-ball. Mr. Snowman took one error early for a scratch, but converted a 2-15 combination soon after to end at 4 shots. Whitewater Shores star Katharine goes 22nd today with the silver cue in 12-ball. Katharine butchered her positioning a few times and ended up with 26 shots but no errors in the game. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Josie is 18th to finish qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the blue cue. Josie made a pair on the break and cruised through the game in 15 shots with no errors. She had totals of 169 shots and 10 errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Slinks is next with the silver cue in 15-ball. Slinks found a quick finish thanks to her break, which allowed her to make the 2-15 combination to the bottom left for 3 shots and no errors. Eastside Sharks sophomore Lily keeps the silver cue active for Rotation. Lily had plenty of confidence in herself, taking just one error in 21 shots. 

The sixth set gets going as Boston Swifts star Gradley plays 15-ball with the purple cue. Gradley kept one eye on the 15 and picked it off with a 10-15 combination to the bottom left for 21 shots and no errors. His daughter, Oceanside Waves captain Celestia, is next with the green cue in Rotation. Celestia took one error early for illegal contact, then smashed her way to 23 shots at the end. Todavía Stills newcomer Hughbert goes 28th today, using the blue cue in 13-ball. Hughbert couldn't get anything to fall early on, but he took only one error in 29 shots after he found his touch. Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze steps up with the silver cue in 15-ball. Blaze had many bounces go in his favor as he finished the game in 23 shots with no errors. Pearl Surfers co-captain Watermelon closes this group with the red cue in 13-ball. Watermelon scratched on the break for her lone error in 24 shots. 

Set seven begins with 15-ball and the red cue as played by Todavía Stills veteran Pedey. A sloppy start led to Pedey taking three errors before he finished at 26 shots. More 15-ball is on the way as Pronger Tridents veteran Avril plays with the silver cue. Avril narrowly avoided errors as she finished this outing in 24 shots. Westside Rockers rookie Carly keeps the silver cue up with 13-ball. Carly managed to take just one error despite some unconvincing shooting. She ended the game with 24 shots. Going 34th today, Commerce Tradewinds captain Taylor S. plays 12-ball with the blue cue. Taylor S. had bad positioning from the start and it forced her into 25 shots with no errors. Pronger Tridents star Spot wraps up the group with the silver cue in Rotation. Spot found a groove and rode it throughout the game to end at 20 shots with no errors. 

The eighth group leads off with Terrace City Knights veteran Jennifer using the green cue in 13-ball. Jennifer didn't do so well with 30 shots and two errors, struggling to get clear positioning. Her sister Stephanie of the Swordpoint Blades gets the 37th game today, using the silver cue in 15-ball. Stephanie had four errors, frustration playing a large role in her needing 26 shots to finish. Next up, Lighton Prestige sophomore Angelica has the silver cue going in 13-ball. Angelica took two errors for scratches and ended up with 26 shots in a poor outing. Todavía Stills star Ruby brings the blue cue up for Accuracy as the 19th player to finish qualifying. Ruby did fine early but lost control late to 21 shots and no errors in the game. Her totals were 151 shots and 9 errors. Rounding out the set, Central Warriors veteran Graham takes up the green cue in Rotation. Graham had one error and limped his way to 29 shots to end the game. 

Group nine is underway as North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gizmo plays Rotation with the silver cue. Gizmo had three errors and 26 shots to complete his game, losing his touch a bit in the middle. Swordpoint Blades veteran Stealth is next up, using the purple cue in 13-ball. Stealth had one error for illegal contact, but he recovered to end in 21 shots. Royal Crowns rookie Kacey draws in for 15-ball with the red cue. Kacey made a mess of her outing with five errors in 32 shots. After that, Central Warriors newcomer Klaus uses the purple cue in Rotation. Klaus was excellent with only one error for illegal contact while clearing the table in 18 shots. The 45th player of the day is Whitewater Shores rookie Rachel, who uses the purple cue in 15-ball. Rachel had some good plays early and slowed down late, taking one error in 26 shots. 

The final group commences with Stonebridge Wolves rookie Lindsay using the green cue in 13-ball. Lindsay picked up two errors near the end to speed things up, then closed at 24 shots. Midland Predators veteran Chicky Phil is the 20th player out of qualifying, using the green cue in Accuracy. Chicky Phil had no trouble as he cleared the table in 17 shots and no errors to give himself totals of 169 shots and 7 errors. Zenith Skywatchers enforcer Nightfur will also exit as the 21st player in Accuracy, using the green cue. Nightfur blitzed the rack pretty well with 16 shots and no errors to put herself at 181 shots and 12 errors overall. Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi draws in for 13-ball with the purple cue. Waluigi started fine, but making his last ball at the bottom side was a challenge, and he ended up with two errors and 29 shots. Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno ends the day in 15-ball with the blue cue. Juno had four errors in her appearance, but still got it done in 24 shots. 

Sometimes good and sometimes fiery, we're 25 days in. More action awaits tomorrow.

Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 24

Plenty of action expected today as we push through tougher events still. Leading off...

Central Warriors star Noelle shoots 12-ball with the silver cue. Noelle committed to a strategy early on and ended up with 19 shots and no errors in a good outing. Tysini Hummingbirds captain Leandra is next for 15-ball with the green cue. Leandra avoided a late disaster with a 12-15 combination to the top side for 24 shots and three errors. Boston Swifts newcomer Sydney S. goes 3rd today with the green cue in Rotation. Sydney S. got out of early trouble with a triple-pot of the 7, 8, and 9 to the bottom pockets, but her chase on the 15 led her to 29 shots and three errors anyway. Midland Predators rising star Kitty keeps the green cue active for 15-ball. Kitty took one error early on, but recovered with a spinning kick on the 8 that deflected into the 15, which bounced off of the 11 into the top left. She finished with 11 shots. Diamond Gems strongman Leonardo also plays 15-ball, but he uses the red cue. Leonardo played himself into success, using a set-up shot before making the 6-15 combination to the bottom left for 13 shots and one error in the game. 

Royal Crowns sophomore Sunshine is ready for 15-ball with the green cue to lead group two. Sunshine couldn't get an early finish, struggling to 29 shots and three errors as he also played too loose. Atlantic Pirates hotshot Isabella is ready for Rotation with the silver cue. Isabella had six errors in her appearance, mostly from bad positioning, and that forced her to take 32 shots. Harrison Specters rookie Bucco finishes off 8-ball with the blue cue here. The long-awaited game was a success, with Bucco taking 21 shots and no errors. Terrace City Knights star Melissa goes 9th today with the purple cue in 13-ball. Melissa sparked to life with a five-ball run late, ending her game in 21 shots with no errors on the heels of the surge. Zenith Skywatchers captain Blizzard ends the group with the red cue in 15-ball. Blizzard rarely missed in this one, ending on a double-pot of the 12 and 15 to the left corners for 14 shots and no errors. 

The third group kicks off with Queens Flames veteran Pauline using the blue cue in 15-ball. Pauline had to get creative after a slow start, but she made the 10-15 combination to the top side to end on 20 shots and two errors. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I is next, using the silver cue in Rotation. Twinkie I didn't get a great break, but her only error came on a failed jump shot. She finished with 18 shots in a great outing. Queens Flames superstar Violetta follows with the silver cue in 15-ball. Violetta stumbled at the end of her game but took no errors in 24 shots. Pronger Tridents veteran Prism draws in with the red cue in 13-ball. Prism took one error in the appearance, but played to 20 shots. The 15th player called to shoot today is Modernistic Union captain Ms. Puppy, who uses the purple cue in 13-ball. Ms. Puppy took one error early on for an overfill, then finished in 19 shots in a dominant outing. 

Group four begins with Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge using the purple cue in Rotation. Smudge pushed through the rack well despite two errors, ending in a mere 17 shots. Southridge Defenders newcomer Roxy is up for 15-ball with the blue cue. Roxy had a slow start at the bottom right and ended up needing 30 shots with three errors to finish. Going 18th today, Everton Eagles mainstay Puff III uses the blue cue for 13-ball. Puff III cruised through the appearance in only 18 shots, taking no errors along the way. Central Warriors captain Twilight follows with the purple cue in Rotation. Twilight was effective early, then skidded late with one error to finish at 24 shots. Archtown Arrows newcomer Cubby ends the batch with the blue cue in 15-ball. Cubby had one error for an early stick foul, but surged after that to end in 23 shots. 

The fifth group sees North Modernistic Nighthawks star Gal become the eighth qualifying finisher, using the blue cue in Accuracy. It was a good finale for Gal, who had 17 shots and no errors, but her total were poor at 215 shots and 21 errors. Southridge Defenders captain Bianca is 22nd today, using the red cue in 13-ball. Bianca had good positioning but poor finishing, ending up with one error in 26 shots. Apex Wonders rookie Maren takes up the green cue for 12-ball next. Maren had a tough time in her appearance, needing two errors and 27 shots to clear the table. Swordpoint Blades newcomer Mams keeps the green cue active for Rotation. Poor results continued as Mams picked up four errors in 31 shots. Whitewater Shores captain Shaggy closes the group with the silver cue in 15-ball. Shaggy put the 15 near the bottom left and made it in a 10-15 combination for 18 shots and one error. 

The sixth set gets going as Atlantic Pirates veteran Dusky shoots Accuracy with the green cue as the ninth player to finish qualifying. Dusky was pretty good early on and kept it clean over 19 shots, giving her totals of 182 shots and 14 errors. Everton Eagles veteran Vincent is up for 13-ball with the purple cue. Vincent had a good start, and he avoided errors but slid to 25 shots by the end of the game. The 28th player of the day is Eastside Sharks sophomore Toki, who uses the silver cue for 12-ball. Toki made five balls on the break, but one was an overfill for his lone error. He smartly worked his way to 19 shots after that. More 12-ball follows as Web City Spiders newcomer Kodiak plays with the green cue. Kodiak had a good strategy and finished in 19 shots with no errors, attacking smoothly throughout. Tysini Hummingbirds star Sugar is the 10th to finish qualifying, using the purple cue in Accuracy. Sugar missed a few easy plays, ending up at 21 shots and no errors. She finished with 158 shots and 9 errors overall. 

Set seven opens with Freedom Cascades veteran Andrew playing 15-ball with the purple cue. Andrew took care of business with only one error in a crisp 21 shots. Eastside Sharks sophomore Maison draws in 32nd today, using the red cue for 12-ball. Maison wasn't bad, taking one error for an overfill in 21 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach is next for 10-ball with the blue cue. Peach stated her game ice cold, and surprisingly took no errors in 26 shots. Terrace City Knights veteran Oreo is the 11th player done with qualifying as she shoots Accuracy with the purple cue. Pace was no problem here, as Oreo finished in 17 shots with no errors. Overall, she had 168 shots and 14 errors in qualifying. Rounding out the group, Boston Swifts newcomer Tigerette uses the green cue for Rotation. Tigerette couldn't maintain a hot start, ending up at 35 shots with five errors, including a scratch at the end. 

The eighth group starts with Viewpoint Sound Meteors veteran Cobalt using the silver cue in Rotation. Cobalt picked up four errors along the way, but managed to finish with a solid 26 shots. Lighton Prestige veteran Shiny goes 37th today with the purple cue in 13-ball. Shiny did well in a clean game, taking no errors in her well-played 22 shots. Commerce Tradewinds youngster Rosemary is next with the silver cue in 12-ball. Rosemary had a couple of errors in her game and needed 23 shots to finish. Apex Wonders captain Midnight keeps the silver cue active for Rotation. Midnight had a terrible break and took two early errors, but got bounces in her favor to finish in 26 shots. Maplewood Lumberjacks veteran Vladimir wraps up the group with the red cue in 15-ball. Vladimir took an error for a scratch on the break, but his contact play on the 3 led to a deflection that sank the 15 at the bottom left for 4 shots. 

The 41st player today is Archtown Arrows veteran Sleepy B., who plays Accuracy with the purple cue as the 12th player to finish. Sleepy B. made no mistakes in this outing, taking 16 shots with zero errors. She ended with 167 shots and 5 errors throughout her run. Pacific Volcanoes mainstay Ms. Kitty is next, using the green cue in 15-ball. Ms. Kitty's pace wasn't good early on, but she was able to deflect a shot off the 6 to sink the 15 at the top right for 17 shots and one error. Modernistic Union veteran Sydney C. plays Rotation with the blue cue. Sydney C. couldn't command the cue, leading to five errors in 30 shots for a poor game. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles also uses the blue cue for Rotation. Sparkles had a decent amount of early success, but took it cautiously late to end on 24 shots with no errors. Ending the group, Diamond Gems veteran Salmo is also 13th to end his qualifying as he shoots Accuracy with the green cue. Salmo stayed aggressive throughout the game to end on 17 shots and no errors, and his qualifying totals stood at 171 shots and 11 errors. 

The final group commences with Central Warriors star Dustin making his qualifying exit 14th in Accuracy with the silver cue. Dustin had one error for a late scratch that pushed him to 19 shots for the game. Overall, he scored 176 shots and 10 errors. Diamond Gems captain Shadow keeps the silver cue up for 12-ball. Shadow took one unfortunate error for an overfill, but he recovered well to end in 19 shots. The 48th game today is Rotation with the red cue for Everton Eagles captain Goldy. While she took a couple of errors on contact fouls, Goldy was sharp enough to end at 22 shots. Eastside Sharks newcomer Rudolph is ready to go in 13-ball with the blue cue. Rudolph had a good start and only took one error for missed contact in his 19 shots. Capital City Sharpshooters veteran Sprinkles is up for 15-ball with the red cue to close out today's game. Sprinkles had some good fortune on the 6, as she deflected into the 15 and banked it to the bottom side for 12 shots and one error. 

We'll keep rolling on tomorrow as the qualifying finishers start speeding up.

Tournament XI Qualifiers - Day 23

We continue through some of the harder events. Two players have lost the privilege of automatic days off at this stage due to slow appearances. Today's action gets going with...

Victoria Spurs veteran Sage playing 13-ball with the red cue. Sage never really had a big run, but she somehow finished in 21 shots with no errors. Another Spur, the veteran Rosalina, uses the purple cue for 15-ball next. Rosalina had a hot and lucky start, then cooled off to 25 shots and one error at the end. Southridge Defenders veteran Wario goes next with the red cue in Rotation. Despite a wonderful start, Wario skidded at the 9 and never regained control, taking one error in 27 shots. Pearl Surfers co-captain Neopolitan also plays Rotation, but with the purple cue. Neopolitan didn't waste time with her play, taking two errors among a studly 20 shots. Zenith Skywatchers veteran Paps seals the group with the red cue in 15-ball. Paps had a bad break and ended up collecting four errors in 29 shots during his turn. 

Group two gets going as Oceanside Waves newcomer Daisy plays 15-ball with the red cue. Daisy also had a poor break, but she was able to set up the 15 near the top left. She converted on a 4-15 combination there to end at 14 shots and three errors. Freedom Cascades veteran Frosty goes 7th today, using the silver cue in 10-ball. Frosty had the 10 near the top left for much of the game, but sent it loose on a double-error and ended up at 19 shots when she finished. Swordpoint Blades veteran Stealth activates the blue cue in 12-ball. Stealth played smart in his game, breaking up a cluster early on. He took only one error and finished in 17 shots. Southern Monarchs rookie Gabby will follow up with 12-ball and the red cue. Gabby's command was weak in this game, where she took two errors and 26 shots to clear the table. Closing the set, Diamond Gems star Debby draws in for 9-ball with the blue cue. Debby waited a long time just to have a bad game, where she needed 18 shots and one error for a stick foul to finish. 

The third group is led by Web City Spiders veteran Waluigi, who uses the red cue for 12-ball. Waluigi wasn't his sharpest, but he avoided errors and finished in 22 shots. Zenith Skywatchers enforcer Nightfur is up for 15-ball with the blue cue. Nightfur had no success early on and added four errors before crashing out at 37 shots. Another Skywatcher, Bells, is up with the green cue in 12-ball. Bells took her time to get aligned early on, but closed at 23 shots and two errors in the end. Queens Flames hotshot Briana ends qualifying fifth by speed, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Briana had a frustrating end to her game, closing on 23 shots with no errors for totals of 196 shots and 16 errors. The batch ends with Eastside Sharks sophomore Lily playing 13-ball with the blue cue. Lily brought a good performance, avoiding errors in 22 shots. 

The fourth batch begins with Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Josie shooting 15-ball with the purple cue. Josie kept things simple and careful in her outing, taking only one error in 21 shots. Westside Rockers veteran Chimpy goes 17th today, playing 13-ball with the green cue. Chimpy couldn't get simple sequences at the side pockets, ending up taking 29 shots with two errors to clear the rack. Back to 15-ball, as Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream shoots with the red cue. Ice Cream had a couple of errors for bad contact, but she recovered late to end with 27 shots. The red cue stays up for 12-ball with Victoria Spurs veteran Strawberry. It was a poor outing for Strawberry, who ran up three errors and 29 shots on her ledger. More 12-ball finishes the group as North Modernistic Nighthawks strongman Lionel shoots with the silver cue. Lionel took one error for a scratch, but he cruised through the rack in 17 shots. 

Going 21st today, Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno uses the red cue for Rotation. Juno took one error for a failed jump shot, and finished with 28 shots in a mediocre game. Commerce Tradewinds captain Taylor S. gets a turn in 10-ball with the purple cue. Taylor S. fouled twice while sinking the 10, part of her four errors in 21 shots. Atlantic Pirates veteran Steven keeps the purple cue up for 15-ball. Steven had one error for a scratch, but a 12-15 bank combination to the top side put him at 18 shots with the early finish. Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg steps up for 13-ball with the green cue. Greg nearly made every stripe early, but the one he left on the table wreaked havoc. He ended up with two errors in 29 shots. At the halfway point today, Terrace City Knights rookie Anna shoots 12-ball with the red cue. Anna's lone error was for an overfill on the break, but she cruised to the finish in 18 shots. 

The sixth set opens with Golden Pilots veteran Max shooting 13-ball with the green cue. Max took one error for an overfill on the break, and stormed through the rack in a mere 16 shots. Archtown Arrows captain Sally also uses the green cue in Accuracy as she ends sixth in qualifying. Sally was smooth enough to finish in 19 shots and no errors in the game, for totals of 195 shots and 15 errors overall. Queens Flames captain Crystal is the 28th player to shoot today, using the purple cue in 15-ball. Despite taking three errors, Crystal had a fairly easy time in this game, needing only 21 shots to finish. Westside Rockers captain Misty follows with the blue cue in Rotation. Positioning wasn't the best for Misty, who took one error in 26 shots as she played cautiously. Royal Crowns veteran Jake closes the group with the green cue in 13-ball. Jake took a couple of errors in a loose outing, but he finished the effort in only 17 shots. 

Set seven kicks off with Stonebridge Wolves sophomore Jane using the blue cue in 15-ball. Jane kept things clean, but that cost her a few shots later on as she finished with 24 shots and no errors. Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic steps in with the purple cue to shoot 13-ball. Dominic did alright initially, but he struggled with his last stripe. One error late pushed him up to 25 shots for the game. More 13-ball is on the way as Atlantic Pirates captain Delila shoots with the blue cue. Delila had a good start, but couldn't ease her way through the late-game, taking one error in 24 shots. Freedom Cascades rookie Blake is 34th to shoot today, using the red cue in 13-ball. Blake played with a ton of poise and strategy, clearing the rack in only 17 shots with one error. Rounding out the batch, Modernistic Union newcomer Quincy plays 10-ball with the blue cue. Quincy made two balls on the break and didn't need long to deflect off the 3 to get the 10 at the top left. He had 4 shots and no errors in the game. 

The eighth group starts as Golden Pilots star Dusty shoots 15-ball with the green cue. Dusty had some trouble early on with three errors, and she never found a convenient run, ending on 31 shots. Everton Eagles star Cleo uses the green cue in 13-ball for today's 37th game. Cleo kept her game clean with no errors and a solid 21 shots. Next up, Capital City Sharpshooters captain Chris plays 15-ball with the purple cue. Chris had a couple of errors for illegal contact, but he was crisp to finish in 21 shots. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Gizmo keeps the purple cue at the table for 13-ball. Gizmo cleared stripes very quickly, then patiently worked on solids as he finished with 20 shots and one error. Commerce Tradewinds star Solaris wraps up the group with the red cue in Rotation. Solaris had a great start, but three errors later on led him to finish in 23 shots. 

In group nine, Queens Flames veteran Mario goes next with the blue cue in Rotation. Mario had a good pace early on, but got caught up in the middle of the game as many players do. He ended up with 29 shots and three errors. Royal Crowns captain Kayla goes 42nd today, using the silver cue in Rotation. Kayla soared through the start, but struggled later with one error and 26 shots at the end. Up next, Central Warriors newcomer Klaus keeps the silver cue going in 13-ball. Klaus couldn't get any positioning at the end, but a lucky kick on the 8 helped shorten the game to 35 shots and one error. Pacific Volcanoes newcomer Smokey follows with the purple cue in 10-ball. Smokey cruised through the early play, then struggled on the 5, ending up with two errors in 19 shots. At the back of the group, Web City Spiders newcomer Wild Thing shoots 15-ball with the green cue. Wild Thing lived up to his name, making three balls on the break and turning a failed cut on the 7 into a double-pot of the 8 and 15 to the left corners. He ended with 6 shots and no errors. 

The final group commences with Midland Predators veteran Rainmane using the green cue in 13-ball. Rainmane had a productive start and took only one error in her 22 shots. Lighton Prestige star Spirit is the seventh player done with qualifying, using the silver cue in Accuracy. Spirit ended with an error-free outing and 20 shots, giving her totals of 171 shots and 16 during her run. Infinity Torpedoes sophomore Blaze keeps the silver cue up with Rotation in the 48th game today. Blaze calmed things down pretty well with just one error in 25 shots for a solid outing. North Modernistic Nighthawks enforcer Cheddar is ready for 10-ball with the purple cue. Cheddar had a pair of errors early on but bounced back to finish in 16 shots. Southridge Defenders rookie Ingrid ends the day in 10-ball with the red cue. Ingrid played a little recklessly, taking three errors among her 15 shots. 

We're done for this day, with more to come tomorrow, hopefully at a slightly better level of play.