Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2002 11:47 AM

2002 APA 9-Ball National Team Championship
August 16-19

Fava Bean of Hamden, Conn., are this year's champions in the Open 9-Ball Division of the APA National Team Championship. Fava Bean defeated Road Warriors of Albemarle, N.C., in the finals to take home $15,000 in 1st Place prize money. In addition, Fava Bean also received a 1st Place team trophy, individual team plaques and commemorative champagne. As Runner's-up in the Open 9-Ball Division, Road Warriors received $7,000 in cash, in addition to a team trophy, individual team plaques and commemorative champagne.

In semifinal action earlier in the day, it was Fava Bean advancing to the final round with a victory over Firm of Memphis. Road Warriors advanced to the final round with a win over Getting Spanked of Denver., early on Mon. Both Firm and Getting Spanked tied for 3rd Place, each winning $3,500 in cash.

Finishing in 5th Place following Round 8 Sunday night were Schneider's 9'ners of Kalamazoo, Mich., Control Your Rack of Atlanta, Ga., T.J. Whelan's of Philadelphia and 9-Ball Busters of Tampa.

More than 200 teams 9-Ball teams (206 to be exact) from across the country came to Las Vegas to compete in the Open 9-Ball Division.

1st Place - Fava Bean, Hamden, Conn
2nd Place - Road Warriors, Albemarle, N.C.
3rd Place - Firm, Memphis, Tenn
3rd Place - Getting Spanked, Denver, Col
5th Place - Schneider's 9'ners, Kalamazoo, Mich
5th Place - Control Your Rack, Atlanta, Ga.
5th Place - T.J. Whelan's, Philadelphia, Pa
5th Place - 9-Ball Busters, Tampa, Fl