The finals of the 8-Ball Classic were held April 30 with four new champions being crowned.
Each of the four champions took home a $15,000 prize package, while the Runners-up received a prize package worth $9,000. This year 461 players advanced to the 8-Ball Classic from a field of more than 6,200 who competed in Regional competition. Forty-four states, Canada and Japan were represented in this year’s event.
Blue Tier (Skill Levels 2-3)
In the finals of the Blue Tier (SLs 2-3), Duane Green, of Willingboro, N.J., defeated Kevin Belue of Athens, Ala.
Champion
Duane Green of Willingboro, NJ
Runner-Up
Kevin Belue of Athens, AL
3rd Place
Christopher Gloerson from Stratford, CT
3rd Place
James Rockwell from Columbus, NJ
5th Place
Cynthia Ainsworth from Belton, TX
5th Place
Michele Millard from Swansea, IL
5th Place
Sue Peden from Oxnard, CA
5th Place
Sam Breshers from Texas (not present)
Yellow Tier (Skill Level 4)
In the finals of the Yellow Tier (SL 4), Patrick Wheeler, Manhattan, Ill., defeated Julio Delvalle of Trenton, N.J.
Champion
Patrick Wheeler from Manhattan, IL
Runner-Up
Julio Delvalle from Trenton, NJ
3rd Place
Robbie Engesether from Fridley, MN
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5th Place
Sheila Brock from Orange, TX
5th Place
Christopher Cawthon from Midwest, OK
5th Place
Cynthia Vansickle from Arlington, TX
5th Place
Irene Pfefferman from Arlington, VA (not present)
Red Tier (Skill Level 5)
In the finals of the Red Tier (SL 5), Michael Jaeck of Whitehouse, Ohio, defeated Sait Gurer of Irwin, Pa.
Champion
Michael Jaeck from Whitehouse, OH
Runner-Up
Sait Gurer from Irwin, PA
3rd Place
William Simmons from Drummonds, TN
5th Place
Joseph Kirkland Jr. from Watkinsville, GA
5th Place
Greg Deyo from Lindale, TX
5th Place
Jonathon Doner from Van Wert, OH
5th Place
Otto Chan from Toronto, ON (not present)
Purple Tier (Skill Levels 6-7)
In the finals of the Purple Tier (SL 6-7), Steve Knoll of Sarasota, Fla., defeated James Silva of Los Angeles.
Champion
Steve Knoll from Sarasota, FL
Runner-Up
James Silva from Los Angeles, CA
3rd Place
Jeff Anderson from Shelbyville, TN
3rd Place
Dale Fazenbaker Jr. from Lonaconing, MD
5th Place
Randall Linton from Coldwater, MI
5th Place
Miguel Rodriguez from San Antonio, TX
5th Place
Andrew Sheppart from Pickering, ON
5th Place
Mitchell Flores from N. Richard Hills, TX (not present)