Lumberjacks of Independence, La., are this year’s champions in the Open 9-Ball Division of the APA National Team Championship. Lumberjacks defeated Electric Boogaloo of Trenton, N.J., in the finals to take home $15,000 in 1st Place prize money. In addition, Lumberjacks also received a 1st Place team trophy, individual team plaques and commemorative champagne. As Runner’s-up in the Open 9-Ball Division, Electric Boogaloo 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 Electric Boogaloo advancing to the final round with a victory over Screaming Idiots of Woburn, Mass. Lumberjacks advanced to the final round with a win over Chop Stix of Newington, Conn., early on Mon. Both Screaming Idiots and Chop Stix tied for 3rd Place, each winning $3,500 in cash.

Finishing in 5th Place following Round 9 Sunday night were Nothing is Over of Lawerence, Kansas, Spare Parts of Louisville, Ky., of Clearwater, Fla. and Cruiser’s II of Stuart, Fla.

More than 200 teams 9-Ball teams (222 to be exact) from across the country came to Las Vegas to compete in the Open 9-Ball Division.