They came, they saw, they got the job done. That's what the Yellowbellies, the APA 9-Ball National Champions from Edmonton, Alberta Canada did in Monday's final match versus Traverse Street.

 They handled the pressure of the final match with ease, as Craig Nowell raced to a quick 38 points to secure the victory and a $15,000 payday. "There's always a lot of pressure in a competition like this, but with everything going on, we were too distracted by our surroundings to be nervous," said Team Captain Tim Duhamel.

The opposing Traverse Street squad returns home to Athol, Massachusetts with $10,000 and the pool experience of a lifetime. "The best part about being here is to compete against guys just like us," said Traverse Street Captain Gene Brunell. "We're just here to have fun—getting to the finals was an honor in itself."

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1^st Place winners of the APA 9-Ball National Team Championship:

Team Name: Yellowbellies

All the way from: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)

League Operator: Helen and Gary Dewhurst

Team Captain: Tim Duhamel

Team Members: Vince Sinclair, Barry Mathiassen, Craig Nowell, Todd Phillips, Greg Dussome, Graeme Lovett and Tom Kuester

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2^nd Place winners of the APA 9-Ball Nation Team Championship:

Team Name: Traverse Street

All the way from: Athol, Massachusetts

League Operator: Jon Waidlich

Team Captain: Gene Brunell

Team Members: John Arsenault, Rene Arsenault, Rodney Paradise, Bret Cass, Dick Rouselle, Kala Archibald and Dan Carey

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APA 9-Ball National Team Championship
3rd place

Team Name: Good Fellas

All the way from: Ambridge, PA

League Operator: Bernie Pavlock

Team Captain: Brian Boash

Team Members: Greg Dugan, Frank Popowich, John Griffith, Michael Villella, Chris Villella

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APA 9-Ball National Team Championship
5th place

Team Name: Park Place Mosher

All the way from: Clearwater, FL

League Operator: Craig Horton

Team Captain: Dave Haywood

Team Members: Ricky Nickerson, Tracy Telatycki, Bill Barry, Ed Mealy, Amy Baldeumas, Todd Gwilt

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APA 9-Ball National Team Championship
5th place

Team Name: Shark Attack

All the way from: New Orleans, LA

League Operator: Karl & Ellen Koster

Team Captain: Tommy Coogan

Team Members: Jennifer Vicari, Louis Campos, Keith Anclard, Keith Anclard, Sonny Patreau, Kirk Hunley, Timmy Faraza, Winston Doussan

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APA 9-Ball National Team Championship
5th place

Team Name: Bad Guys

All the way from: Memphis, TN

League Operator: Rose Salmon

Team Captain: Brad Rogers

Team Members: Ricky White, Amy Rogers, Gary Wiseman, Ann Wiseman, Bobby Franklin, Donna Rogers