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Roberto "Superman" Gomez Defeats Chris Bruner in Midlothian!
Left to Right: Roberto Gomez, Raymond Walters (TD), Chris Bruner
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Each APT event in 2018 seems to attract a new billiards superstar. Recent notable participants include Johnny Archer, Ronnie Alcano, Zoren James Aranas, Warren Kiamco, and Ruslan Chinakhov. Event #6, played on the weekend of June 16-17 at Diamond Billiards in Midlothian, VA would bring yet another - Roberto "Superman" Gomez. Gomez went undefeated, capping his run with an 11-7 win over local favorite, Chris Bruner, in the final match. The complete story will be posted soon.
The 2nd Chance Tournament was won by APT points leader, Steve Fleming with a 6-2 win over Cameron Lawhorne in the final match. |
Johnny Archer Defeats Ronnie Alcano in Virginia Beach!
Left to right: Ronnie Alcano, Raymond Walters (TD), Johnny Archer
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Event #5 of the 2018 Action Pool Tour (APT) season was won by none other than former World 9-Ball Champion and BCA Hall of Fame player, Johnny "The Scorpion" Archer of Georgia. The event drew 45 players, including a pair of former world champions, to the legendary Q-Master Billiards in Virginia Beach, VA on the weekend of May 12-13. Archer culminated his undefeated run through with a 9-6 win over former World 9-Ball and 8-Ball Champion, Ronnie "The Volcano" Alcano of the Philippines. Click here for the complete story.
The 2nd Chance Tournament was won by Jake Lawson, owner of Lights Out Billiards Apparel. Lawson lost the hot seat match to current APT points leader, Steve Fleming. However, Lawson beat Rob Gager to earn a rematch. In the final, Lawson won a thrilling hill-hill match by a score of 6-5. |
New Bob Stocks Memorial 9-Ball Champion Crowned!
Left to right: Raymond Walters (TD), Zoren James Aranas
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Since 2006, there have been 12 Bob Stocks Memorial 9-Ball events with 11 different champions. Only one person, Shaun Wilkie, has won the event twice. The 12th Bob Stocks Memorial 9-Ball, held on the weekend of April 7-8, 2018, added yet another champion - Zoren James Aranas of the Philippines.
Aranas capped an undefeated run through the event with an impressive 9-0 victory over fellow countryman Dennis Orcollo. Click here for the complete story. |
Wilkie & Haas Top the 8-Ball Field at Peninsula Billiards
Left to right: Scott Haas, Raymond Walters (TD), Shaun Wilkie
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Shaun Wilkie went undefeated in the 2018 8-Ball Bar Box Bash at Peninsula Billiards in Newport News, VA. Wilkie earned the win by defeating Scott Haas in the finals by a score of 8-4. Click here for the complete story.
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Chinakhov Defeats Kiamco for Virginia 10-Ball Title
Warren Kiamco, Raymond Walters, Ruslan Chinakhov
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The VA State 10-Ball Championship is always one of the most anticipated events in Virginia and seems to always attract a few world-class professional players. This year's event featured the strongest field yet with the likes of Warren Kiamco (Philippines), Ruslan Chinakhov (Russia), Shaun Wilkie (MD), Mike David (NC), Eric Moore (VA), and many more of the region's best players. In the end, Chinakhov capped an undefeated run with a victory over Kiamco in the finals to claim the 2018 VA State 10-Ball Championship. Click here for the complete story.
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Atwell Picks Up Where She Left Off
Lisa Cossette, Raymond Walters, Janet Atwell
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Janet Atwell of Bristol, VA has won every Women's VA State 10-Ball Championship that she has played. She missed the 2017 event for personal reasons but returned this year and picked up where she left off - winning. She was tested early in the very first round by Falon Newton in a hill-hill battle in which Atwell prevailed. After that match, Atwell sailed through with relative ease and regained the title by defeating Lisa Cossette in the finals. Click here for the complete story.
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Reymart Lim Wins 2018 Season Opener!
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Left to right: Reymart Lim (Champion), Raymond Walters (TD), RJ Carmona (Runner-Up)
BIG Changes for the 2018 APT Season!
We have made some great improvements for the 2018 season. Read all about them by clicking here!
