The nineteenth stop on the 2010-2011 Lucasi Hybrid All American Tour (produced by the American CueSports Alliance – ACS) moved back to Sioux Falls, SD, on Saturday, December 3, at JJ's Billiards. The $500 added event featured thirty-three players in a double-elimination 8-ball format on 7-foot bar boxes. Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota players were all in attendance. All skill levels from a 3 to a 7 on a regional handicap system used were represented in the race-to-7 format. The final eight was represented by four 7's, two 6's and two 5's. Meeting on the hill in the winner's bracket were Steve Smith [5] (Sioux Falls, SD) and Mike Hughes [7] (Sioux Falls, SD). Hughes came out on top in that match as with all his matches. With a devastating break, smart play, execution and a few good rolls, Mike rolled through the field to capture the $500 first prize. Steve Smith captured the B-side finals by ousting Rob Waterbury (Sioux Falls, SD) but again Mike Hughes prevailed in the Finals by a 7-4 margin.
The players thanked Gary Kludt for hosting the event and great play and fun was had by all. The Tour features two stops on Saturday, December 11: 1). a $500-added 8-ball stop at Legend's Sports Bar in Clinton, IA (contact Dave Holmes at 563-243-4266); and 2) a $500-added 8-ball stop at Sharky's Billiards in Sedalia, MO (contact Steve Allee at 660-826-5855). Further information, entry details and schedules for the 2010/2011 Lucasi Hybrid All American Tour are available at www.americancuesports.org.
The ACS wishes to thank sponsors Lucasi Hybrid Cues, Championship Billiard Fabric and Nick Varner Signature Cases for their support in donating “Value-In-Kind” product for this and all stops on the Lucasi Hybrid All American Tour. All entries in the Tour are also entered into a drawing in an end-of-Tour drawing for four (4) $400+ value Lucasi Hybrid Cues courtesy of Ozone Billiards. Sponsorship opportunities and tour stop openings are still available for the 2010/2011 All American Tour by contacting the ACS.
