9-Ball Division
The Fort of Baltimore, Md., defeated the Ryders of Meriden, Conn., in the finals of the Open 9-Ball Division of the 2010 National Team Championships. The victory earned The Fort $15,000 in 1st Place prize money. The Ryders took home $7,000 as the Runners-up.
The Fort advanced to the finals with a victory over Land Sharks of Garner, N.C. The Ryder’s victory over 9 on the Run of Woonsocket, R.I., secured their spot in the finals.
The Open 9-Ball Division featured 399 teams from the United States, Canada and Japan.
Action shots from the match:
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The Fort (Baltimore, MD) - 1st Place John Fink III, Don Wilson, Daniel Pietruszka, Manny Topal, Eddie Grau, John McSweeney, Sharon Kikola, Ray Kikola |
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Ryders (Meriden, CT) - 2nd Place Susan Bruzik, Marc Dynder, David Specyalski Jr., Stephen Dynder, Vincent Braddock Sr., Dave Verner, William Texidor (not pictured) |
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9 On The Run (Woonsocket, RI) - 3rd Place Jodi Houle, Janet Tycks, George Berube, Dave O'Donnell Jr., Mikel Berard, Don Brodeur, Denise O'Donnell, Mike Bucciero (not pictured) |
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Land Sharks (Garner, NC) - 3rd Place Cassie Howell, Edward Ward, Donald Stiles, Jeffrey Howell, Paul Casey II, Clifford Coats |
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Bad Attitudes (Memphis, TN) - 5th Place Terry Ecrement, Rhonda Ecrement, James Bendall, Lisa Smith, Robby Franklin, Johnny Davis, Jake Waymire, Donna Franklin |
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The Good Fellas (Mississauga, ON, Canada) - 5th Place Tony Aguiar, Rick Da Silva, Steve Frazao, Paul Ramalheira, Jeff Sociedade, Gannon McSween, Pietro Dattomo |
