Pocket Speed of Marietta, Ga., defeated Nostrovia of Jeannette, Pa., in the finals of the 2024 APA 9-Ball World Championship. The victory earned Pocket Speed $20,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Nostrovia took home $10,000 as Runners-Up.
Great Klown Masquerade of East Moline, Ill., finished in 3rd Place and received $5,000 in prize money for making it to the final day of competition.
635 teams competed in this year’s 9-Ball World Championship.
Champions: Pocket Speed of Marietta, GA
Front Row (L to R): Brian Hall, Wesley White, Matt Collins; Back Row (L to R): Trinity Duchon, Carine Quinn, Derek Ruiz
Runners-Up: Nostrovia of Jeannette, PA
Front Row (L to R): Michael Baker, Alvin Maloy, Joel Smartnick; Back Row (L to R): Preston Robinson, Brienne Baker, Christina Smartnick, Kristen Gault, Melvin Doty
3rd Place: Great Klown Masquerade of East Moline, IL
Front Row (L to R): Bradley Webb, Jason Long, Justin Long; Back Row (L to R): Kelli Johnson, Paulina Dinning, Sam Carnes, Allen Stubblefield