2010 9-Ball Shootout
The finals of the 9-Ball Shootout were held May 1 with three new champions being crowned. Each of the three champions took home a $10,000 prize package, while the Runners-up received a prize package worth $5,000. This year 265 players competed in the 9-Ball Shootout from a field of more than 3,300 who competed in Regional competition. Thirty-seven states and 1 Canadian province were represented in this year’s event.Green Tier (SL 1-3)
In the finals of the Green Tier (SL 1-3) Tina Johnson of Fayetteville, NC, defeated Alyssa Popiela of San Diego.
Champion
Tina Johnson of Fayetteville, NC
Runner-Up
Alyssa Popiela of San Diego, CA
3rd Place
David Halbritter of Albuquerque, NM
3rd Place
George Merchan of Carrollton, TX
White Tier (SL 4-5)
In the finals of the White Tier (SL 4-5), Angel Palomarez of Tuscon, Ariz., defeated Seth Prentiss of Newfield, N.J.
Champion
Angel Palomarez of Tuscon, AZ
Runner-Up
Seth Prentiss of Newfield, NJ
3rd Place
Shaun Bardell of Harvest, AL
3rd Place
James Schenck, Jr. of Paragould, AR
Black Tier (SL 6-9)
In the finals of the Black Tier (SL 6-9), Nelson Montierth of Longmont, Colo., defeated Michael Crowley of Richmond, Va.
Champion
Nelson Montierth of Longmont, CO
Runner-Up
Michael Crowley of Richmond, VA
3rd Place
William Moye, Jr. of Macon, GA
3rd Place
Rick Halls, Jr. of Danville, IL