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Cue up 'We Are The Champions' of pool in McCook
McCOOK, Neb. — Local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Fall Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues.
The Sunday 8-Ball titles were claimed by “Smallballz” and “KWITCHERSNIVLIN”, both out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook.
Team members of “Smallballz” include (top photo) Drew Harms, EmiLene Sides, Steve Bartlett, Marty Bartlett, Roemello Grier, Marcie Doak and Aaron Leggott.
Not shown is Jeremy Pace.
Team members of “KWITCHERSNIVLIN” include (second photo) Doug Hyde, Faith Hyde, Dave Stockhaus, Shelia Ackerman, Bruce Ackerman and Chris Schaffert.
Not shown are Janelle Ruzicka and Dan Olson.
Earning Sunday League MVP awards were Dan Olson, Shelia Ackerman, Chad Flaig, Lee Anderson, Dave Swanson and Justin Heffner.
The Monday 8-Ball championship went to “Frank’s Predators” from Frank’s in Trenton including (third photo) Deanna Brott, Roger Lewis, Madelyn McKain, Bruce Ackerman, Shelia Ackerman, Frank Seybold and Sandy Seybold.
Not shown is Sharon Clark.
Monday 8-Ball MVP awards went to Sandy Seybold, Chris Mock and Brandon Burton.
Seybold also earned Top Female 8-Ball player in the Western Nebraska APA region.
Winning the Thursday 9-Ball League was “We’re Solids, Right?” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook including (bottom photo) Drew Harms, Marty Bartlett, Roemello Grier, Kaitlynn Fisher, Steve Bartlett, Dave Stockhaus, Mike Templeman and Chris Schaffert.
MVP honors in 9-Ball went to Kaitlynn Fisher, Kirk Magee and Chad Flaig.
Achieving milestone awards for surpassing 500 matches played in the 8-Ball Leagues were Bryan Smotherman, Chris Schaffert and Laura Parde.
Richard Miner celebrates his 1000 matches played milestone in 8-Ball.
Winning teams each session advance to the Western Nebraska APA World Qualifiers to compete for trips to the APA World Pool Championships in Las Vegas.
For more information or to register a team, call the APA at 308-350-8697 or text at 402-287-4815.
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