MAIN EVENT TOURNAMENT

AWBT’s very 1^st stop for the 12^th season. January 13^th &14^th, 2007 a WPBA qualifier at Sixshooters!

40 women came out to play in AWBT’s very 1^st stop at Sixshooters. Let me tell you, this tournament was a very long weekend for all of us. It was a paid 9 – ball qualifier for a spot in a 2007 WPBA Classic Event of the winners choice. We want to thank all the ladies who participated and to Sixshooters for having us come out and play.

Great job to you all. With the hot seat match Holly Sholes and Bernie Store were up against each other for the hot seat. Both ladies played an excellent match. The final score was 7 – 4 with Holly taking the win. At this time Holly had time to take a breather while waiting to play her next opponent.

                The semi final match got under way with Susan Mello up against Bernie Store and Mello won the lag. Last month at our final 9 – ball tournament  of the 11^th season at Sixshooters Mello had a terrible cold and with this match it was apparent that she was back, feeling 100% better and winning the 1^st game. Bernie won the 2^nd game and Mello was able to get the win for the 3^rd game. So far, at that moment the score was 2 – 1 in favor of Mello. On the 4^th game when it cam down to the 9 ball, because of a tough reach Mello got out the bridge and successfully made the 9 making the score 3 – 1. Bernie  made a beautiful 2 / 9 combo on the 5^th game and the score was now 3 – 2. With the 6^th game Bernie’s Mental game took a turn for the better, evening up the score 3 – 3. Mello gained the win for the 7^th and the score was now 4 – 3. On the 8^th game, once again, Bernie evened up the score 4 – 4. Mello, determined to win this match, went on to win the 9^th and 10^th games making the score 6 – 4 and putting her on the hill. Even though the game went back and forth Mello took control of the table and won the match making the final score 7 – 4. Now Susan Mello will go to battle it out with Holly Sholes for the final match

                For the final match it came down to Holly Sholes vs. Susan Mello and since this was a true double elimination tournament Mello will have to beat Holly 2 matches of a race to 7. Holly won the lag and broke the 1^st game. This game went back and forth between the two ladies with  tough shots and safeties. Mello got her 1^st win. On the 2^nd game broke and after they both took a few turns at the table Mello’s object ball was the 3. She hit it and caromed 9 ball all the way down the table in the corner pocket making the score 2 – 0. For the 3^rd game the Ladies once  again, went back and forth and with good shape on the 9 Mello got her 3^rd win making the Score 3 – 0. Mello had an incredible break and run out of the table for the 4^th game and the score was now 4 – 0. On the 5^th game Holly had a nice run, but because the 8 and 9 ball were somewhat locked up she was forced to play a safe. Mello attempted to bank the 8 in the side pocket, but the 8 ball didn’t make it in. With good shape on the 8 Holly was able to run the two balls and gain her 1^st win making the score now 4 – 1. The 6^th game Mello broke. Holly had a nice little run. The table was turned over to Mello and with 4 ball left on the table she ran out. The score was now 5 – 1. The 7^th game Holly broke and ran the whole table out with the score now at 5 – 0. For the 8^th game Mello broke making a ball  and playing safe. Holly was unable to hit the 1 ball which gave Mello ball in hand and the advantage  of running the table out. The score was 6 – 2 and Mello was now on the hill. The 9^th game Holly broke and made nothing. This game was quick and Mello got the win with a final score of 7 –2.

                The two ladies took a short break to re-group and soon after the lag was won by Mello. After the break and sinking a ball for the 1^st game Mello got a great safety with the 1 ball. Holly got a good hit. This game went back and forth once again and the 4 ball was not will to play nice for them. When the game came down to the 6 ball Holly bobbled the 6 and scratched giving ball in hand to Mello. She ran out all 4 remaining balls to gain her fist win. The 2^nd game Holly broke making a ball and when she went for the 1 ball she bobbled it near the corner pocket. Mello got to the table and missed pocketing the 1. Holly made the 1 and a great combo the 2 / 9 in the corner pocket. The 3^rd game Mello broke and ran the table up to the 4 that she played safe on. Holly was unable to hit the 4 ball. With ball in hand Mello Played another safe. Holly was still unable to hit the 4 and scratched. Again Mello Played safe in attempt to 3 foul her, but this time Holly was able to make contact with the 4 ball and hit a rail. The ladies both bounced the 5 ball around for a bit then Mello finally pocketed it in the corner. With only 3 balls left on the table Mello was able to run out and the score was now 2 – 1. Mello broke on the 4^th game. Holly played safe and Mello was able to hit it. Holly made the 1 ball but accidentally hooked herself on the 2 that she got a good hit out of. Both ladies poked at the 2. Mello made the 2 ball and when she went for the 3 the ball made contact with the 9, but didn’t make the pocket. Holly bared  down on the table and ran it out evening the score up 2 – 2. The ladies took mini break and then started back up again. Mello broke for the 5^th game. Holly made the 1 and 2, but missed the 3 ball. With the 3 lined up for a long combo on the 9,  Mello was unable to pocket the 9. Holly was able to run the table and the score was now 3 – 2. On the 6^th game Holly broke and made a ball. Since she was unable to see the 1 ball she pushed out. Mello was unable to make the 1. When Holly went for the 1 she bobbled it near the corner pocket and go a nice safety out of it too’.  Both the ladies went back and forth again. Holly had a beautiful run, but when she tried to bank the 9 into the side pocket it bobbled.

Mello made a spectacular long bank of the 9 ball in the corner. She evened the score at 3 – 3. For the 7^th game Mello broke and ran the table up to the 4 ball. Holly took her time and with great shape on each ball was able to run out making the score 4 – 3. Holly broke for the 8^th game and unfortunately the cue ball flew off the table. The game continued on and after Mello made the 3 ball she hooked herself on the 4 with successfully getting a good hit out of it. Holly couldn’t pocket the 4 ball and Mello was able to run the table but missed the pocket on the 9 ball. Holly got the win and the score was 5 – 3. After Mello broke for the 9^th game. Holly got a nice little run but bobbled the 4 ball and playing safe. Mello got out her jump cue and made jumped over a cluster of balls making the 4 ball in the corner pocket and missed the 5 ball. Holly also, missed the 5 ball. Mello made a difficult 5 ball  with the cue lining up for a 6 / 9 combo for the win with the score now at 4 – 5.  For the 10^th game holly broke. Mello scratched while trying to make a difficult 3 ball. With ball in hand Holly ran out putting her on the hill with  Mello still sitting on 4. On the 11^th game Mello snapped the 9 on the break catching up to Holly with a score of 5 – 6. Holly broke for the 12^th game. Mello made the 1 ball and tried to play safe on the 2 ball. Again the two of them went back and forth. With 3 balls left on the table Holly had too difficult a shot on the 6 so, she opted to play safe. Mello was able to kick at the 6, but unfortunately scratched giving Holly ball and in hand and a 3 ball out with a final score of  7 – 5. Great come-back on that 2^nd match Holly.

A big Congratulations to Holly Sholes for taking 1^st place, taking home $368 and sinning a paid spot in a 2007 WPBA Classic Event of her choice! Congratulations to Susan Mello for taking 2^nd place and winning $245. Ladies, this was large tournament and long weekend. Both of you did an exceptionally great job and we hope to see you next month at the Time Out Lounge, February 17^th and 18^th for our Scotch Doubles Annual Fundraiser. We also, want to thank Sixshooters for having us out there. Our waitress Shana treated us like royalty.

TO 16 LADIES

Name                                      Place                       $

Holly Sholes                         1^st                            368

Susan Mello                          2^nd                           245

Bernie Store                          3^rd                            180

Michelle Trevino                  4^th                            125

Mary Moench                      5^th / 6^th                     85

Susan Williams                                                    

Liz Bernreuter                       7^th / 8^th                     50

Pearl Napa                                                            

Debbie Compton                  9^th / 12^th                   25

Marin Hamel

Katy Moore

Kristie Ortega

Jeri Engh                                13^th / 16^th                13

Anne Gray

Kristin Haney

Marney Teague                                                   

2^ND CHANCE EVENT TORNAMENT

Thank you to all 16 ladies who signed up and paid close attention to the consequences of  not showing up. The board greatly appreciated it. The AWBT also held a 2^nd Chance Event on Sunday! Susan Wilbur came in 1^st place taking home $72. Natalie Hostler came in 2^nd winning $45. Katy Moore came in 3^rd place winning $27 and Donna Taylor came in 4^th place winning $16. This was a long weekend for everyone and you all did a great job. We hope to see you next month at the Time out Lounge, February 17^th and 18^th for our Scotch Doubles Annual Fundraiser. Thank you once again for coming out and playing in the Main Event and Second Chance Tournament.