Diamond Eight’s 10th annual Toys for Tots 8-Ball Tournament was another great success, thanks to all of our very generous players! Eighteen players came together to play in the scotch doubles tournament and donate toys to the local branch of the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots initiative. Many others stopped by to participate in the raffles and enjoy the delicious home-cooked buffet. Two over-filled boxes of toys were collected and over $200 was raised, which will be used to purchase more toys for donation.
Congratulations to Kelly Castle and John Robinson, who narrowly defeated Del Robinson and Dave Kruger in a dramatic final match. Del and Dave had successfully come back from deficits throughout the day to advance to the finals. When Kelly and John jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the race-to-4 final match, everyone wondered if Del and Dave could battle back one last time. With confidence they strung together three wins to bring the match to the hill. The last game was a nail-biter, with good shots back and forth. Del was left with a reverse bank on the 8-ball in the side. After much thought, Del stroked the cue nicely to bank the 8, and then watched as the cue ball ran two rails to get position for the 9, only to see the cue ball scratch in the side. John made the 9 with ball in hand to seal the game, match and title. Tied for third were Frank Rogers and Angela Skawinski, and Audre and Darius Osborne.
Kevin won the 50/50 raffle while his daughter Kelly won a few great raffle prizes. Thanks to everyone who came out to support Toys for Tots! You can see photos from the event on our Flickr page.
