By: Markus Noé
Sunday August 27th Rack-M-Up Billiards held its second last qualifier for the Summer Series. Tournament director Doug Disotell due to high demand was forced to expand his tournaments from 16 to 24 maximum over the past 2 events. The first one with the expanded field sold out and this past week saw 22 players attend.
Being this is a handicap series technically anyone can win, but however there are always favourites. Based on past performances, in this feild the clear favourites were, Justin Miller, Jody Roy, Charles Sypes, Jacques Sauvé and Mathew Pawis
Clayton Disotell former owner of Rack-M-Up Billiards now into his 70's is still performing. He won a big handicap charity event earlier on in the year and once again placed in the money finishing a solid 4th place.
Finishing third is Jody Roy who is one of the stronger players around but has been on a hiatus of late. He showed little rust in this one losing to only the eventual winner of the tournament Charles Sypes twice. In the final Sypes met up with an up and comer who has been quietly practicing and not competing much, Platon Liolios.
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| Winner Charles Sypes with future contender Josh Levac |
His practice has payed off as he went undefeated to the final. However he came up just short losing to Sypes in the end. The last qualifier will be held September 10th and the Grand Final will be September 16th with around $1500 up for grabs for first place. There is a current promotion going on that student get 50% off the hourly rate of $9.00. Also if you are interested in spectating feel free to stop in and watch some of the best players in the area battle it out.
Payouts:
1. Charles Sypes $220
2. Platon Liolios $130
3. Jody Roy $80
4. Clayton Disotell $40
5/6 Jacques Sauvé/Walter Szydlowski. $30
congrats to Charlie! well done Platon! you too Jody, Clayton, Jacques and Walter!! The next event is needed for anyone who has 3 events! need 4 to play in the finale!! buckle up!! gonna be a good one!!
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