8-Ball Classic Results
The finals of the $200,000 8-Ball Classic were held May 3 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 2008 8-Ball Classic.
Blue Tier (SL 2-3)
In the finals of the Blue Tier (SL 2-3), Teresa Spencer of Mooresville, N.C., defeated Susan Wise-Frayer of Collinsville, Ill., 2-1.
Champion
Teresa Spencer of Mooresville, NC
Runner-Up
Susan Wise-Frayer of Collinsville, IL
3rd Place
Charlene Martin of Arlington, TX
3rd Place
Rachael Towler of Austin, TX
Yellow Tier (SL 4-5)
In the finals of the Yellow Tier (SL 4-5), Bob Smith of Kankakee, Ill., defeated Lauren Haley of Lauren Haley, 5-0.
Champion
Bob Smith of Kankakee, IL
Runner-Up
Lauren Haley of Temple, TX
3rd Place
Michael Bruno of Howell, NJ
3rd Place
Jaylene Mattocks of Oklahoma City, OK
Purple Tier (SL 6-7)
In the finals of the Purple Tier (SL 6-7), Christopher Miller of Lafayette, La., defeated Jack Reid of Scarborough, Ont., 5-1.
Champion
Christopher Miller of Lafayette, LA
Runner-Up
Jack Reid of Toronto
3rd Place
Shannon Wangler of Atlanta, GA