Pool stars shoot 'for a cure' while winning tournament

Champions Vickie Thorbrugh and David Thornbrugh

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McCOOK, Neb. — The “Shoot For A Cure” 8-Ball Doubles tournament held recently at TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook had 15 teams competing for a share of $1,300 in prize money.

The event was in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. $900 in entry fees was donated to breast cancer research, with Western Nebraska APA providing the prize money to the top six teams.

All first through third-place finishers are featured in photos today and mccookgazette.com.

Second-place Bill Thornbrugh and Lee Anderson

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First place - David and Vickie Thornbrugh (Stratton)

Second place - Bill Thornbrugh and Lee Anderson (Benkleman)

Third place - Danielle Zuege (Parks) and Tammy Dike (McCook). Heather Wright and Richard White (North Platte).

Third-place Danielle Zuege and Tami Dike

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Fifth place - David Vigneur (Culbertson) and Daniel Olson (McCook). Kendall Foster and Zach Fogel (McCook).

Third-place Heather Wright and Richard White

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