Rolling out the final league champions of 2024 in McCook

The “Chalk Jockeys” from McCook were a lineup of stallions in this year’s Sunday 8-Ball title chase.

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McCOOK, Neb. — Several local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Summer Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball Pool Leagues.

The Sunday 8-Ball title went to “Chalk Jockeys” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook with top photo at right featuring Damon Barber, Rick Shafer, Tom Harris, Eddie Park, Carter Dack, Jerry Bishop and Chris Smith.

Not shown is Rob Dike.

“We Run Out” certainly wasn’t referring to all their magical shots en route to the Monday 8-Ball title.

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Earning Sunday 8-Ball League MVP awards were Cindy Downey, David Thornbrugh, and Curtis Kappers.

The Monday 8-Ball championship went to “We Run Out” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook featured in middle right photo with Marty Bartlett, Drew Harms, Marcie Doak, David Wright, EmIlene Sides, Joni Wright and Steve Bartlett.

Not shown are Orrin Riggs and Adam Wright.

The Outlaws completed this triumvirate of top McCook pool teams who ruled American Pool Play Association leagues at TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook during summer league play.

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MVP honors went to Rob Dike, Austin Kreutzer and Drew Harms.

Winning the Thursday 9-Ball League was “The Outlaws” out of Eagles Club in McCook with below right photo featuring Bonnie Thornbrugh, Erica Johnson, Bill Thornbrugh, Lee Anderson, David Thornbrugh, and Vickie Thornbrugh.

Not shown are Mariah Bishop and Jerry Bishop.

McCook’s Jackson Grafel (above) recently earned Top Male 9-Ball Player in the Western Nebraska region for his play during 2024.

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Thursday 9-Ball MVP’s include Austin Haddix, Jackson Grafel, and Reese Troutman.

Grafel (right photo) also earned Top Male 9-Ball player in the Western Nebraska APA region.

Achieving Milestone Certificates for surpassing 500 matches played in the 8-Ball League were Kasandra Barber and Deanna Brott, and Bruce Hagan for hitting 500 matches in 9-Ball. (also photos at right).

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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