The finals of the 8-Ball Classic were decided on Wednesday, May 4 in this year’s Poolplayer Championships. Champions in the 8-Ball Classic receive $15,000 in cash and prizes!
Thomas Graham of South Carolina was the Sportsmanship Winner in the 8-Ball Classic.
Blue Tier (Skill Levels 2-3)
In the Blue Tier, David Burgess of Philadelphia, Pa., defeated Malinda Cockrum of Chicago Heights, Ill.
Champion
David Burgess of Philadelphia, PA
Runner-Up
Malinda Cockrum of Chicago Heights, IL
3rd Place
Daniella Carrero of Stratford, CT
3rd Place
Jennay Davis of Largo, FL
Yellow Tier (Skill Level 4)
In the Yellow Tier, Tom Ramlow of Beason, Ill., defeated Michael Languis of Stillwater, Okla.
Champion
Tom Ramlow of Beason, IL
Runner-Up
Michael Languis of Stillwater, OK
3rd Place
Gerard Connors III of Paragould, MO
3rd Place
Matthew Sandoval of Brighton, CO
Red Tier (Skill Level 5)
In the Red Tier, Clayton Bray of Peoria, Ill., defeated Mark Oliver of Raytown, Mo.
Champion
Clayton Bray of Peoria, IL
Runner-Up
Mark Oliver of Raytown, MO
3rd Place
Anibal Vazquez of Brooklyn, NY
3rd Place
Nick Nanfito of Cerritos, CA
Orange Tier (Skill Level 6)
In the Orange Tier, Shane Feeney of Hixson, Tenn., defeated Josh Powell of Davisburg, Mich.
Champion
Shane Feeney of Hixson, TN
Runner-Up
Josh Powell of Davisburg, MI
3rd Place
Matthew Lopes of Manchester, NH
3rd Place
Thomas Graham of Sumter, SC
Purple Tier (Skill Level 7)
In the Purple Tier, Abrin Schaad of Bartonville, Ill., defeated Taylor Talbot-Carter of Lewisville, Texas.
Champion
Abrin Schaad of Bartonville, IL
Runner-Up
Taylor Talbot-Carter of Lewisville, TX
3rd Place
Brian Parks of Bakersfield, CA
3rd Place
Paul Chumpitazi of Grahamsville, NY
Sportsmanship Winner
Sportsmanship Winner
Thomas Graham of South Carolina