2006 8-Ball Classic
The finals of the 8-Ball Classic were held Saturday afternoon with three new champions being crowned.
Each of the three champions took home a $15,000 prize package, while the Runners-up received a prize package worth $9,000.
More than 350 players from across North America competed in the 2006 8-Ball Classic.
Blue Tier (SL 2-3)
In the finals of the Blue Tier (SL 2-3), Ron Schippert of Las Vegas defeated Frank Titus-Rogan of Springfield, Va., 3-2.
Champion
Ron Schippert of Las Vegas, NV
Runner-Up
Frank Titus-Rogan of Springfield, VA
3rd Place
Crystal Hefferman of Cocoa, FL
3rd Place
Dennis Larson of Loranger, LA
Yellow Tier (SL 4-5)
In the finals of the Yellow Tier (SL 4-5), Armando Leal of San Antonio, Texas, defeated Brian Holgate of Canby, Oregon, 4-0.
Champion
Armando Leal of San Antonio, TX
Runner-Up
Brian Holgate of Canby, OR
3rd Place
William Grubbs of Bluff City, TN
Purple Tier (SL 6-7)
In the finals of the Purple Tier (SL 6-7), Robert Hall of Huntsville, Ala., defeated William B.J. Hastings of Pasadena, Md., 5-1.
Champion
Robert Hall of Huntsville, AL
Runner-Up
William “BJ” Hastings of Baltimore, MD
3rd Place
Melinda Huang of Las Angeles, CA