More trophies decided as Festival of Pool concludes
A number of individual titles were down for decision, while a trio representing Meatballs won the three-a-side competition.
CAPTAINS’ COMPETITION
Eight captains took part in the tournament and they were split into two groups of four.
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Hide AdThe top two in each group then went through to the semi-finals, they were David Armstrong , Alan Davidson, Ritchie Irwin and Kieran Butler.
Semi-finals: Ritchie Irwin 1, David Armstrong 2; Kieran Butler 0, Alan Davidson 2.
Final: Armstrong 3, Davidson 1.
SENIORS
Eight seniors took part in the tournament and they were split into two groups of four.
The top two in each group then went through to the semi-finals, they were Jimmy Knowles, Pat McAnally (snr), Owen Butler and Albert McBride
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Hide AdSemi-finals: Jimmy Knowles 2, Pat McAnally 1; Owen Butler 1, Albert McBride 2.
Final: Knowles 3, McBride 0.
LADIES
Final: Mary Jo McCourt 6, Linzi McClelland.
THREE-A-SIDE
Sixteen teams competed in the three a sides competition and the Meatballs team comprising of Pat McAnally, Sean McAnally and Ryan Foster had a 5-2 victory over Connolly’s A, who had in their panel Gary Clarke, Gary Erwin, John McAllister and Kieran Butler.
First round: Fairhill Hustlers A 4, Towers A 5: Diamond Dazzlers 5, Coach 4; Inbetweeners 4, Michelin A 5; Connolly’s A 5, Diamond A Team 4; Fairhill Dreamers 3, Fairhill Hustlers B 5; Connolly’s B 2, Meatballs 5; Moat 5, Michelin B 1; Diamond Duffers 0, Towers B 5.
Quarter-finals: Towers A 4, Diamond Dazzlers 5; Michelin A 0, Connolly’s A 5; Fairhill Hustlers B 1, Meatballs 5; Moat 4, Towers B 5
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Hide AdSemi-finals: Diamond Dazzlers 2, Connolly’s A 5; Meatballs 5, Towers B 0.
Final: Connollys A 2, Meatballs 5.
A rundown on the remaining events in the Festival of Pool will appear in next week’s edition.
LEAGUE RESUMES
Meanwhile, it’s back to league action tonight (Tuesday) as the race for the Ballymena Towers League title resumes with the following fixtures: Michelin Masters v Inbetweeners; Connolly’s A v Meatballs; Dazzlers v Towers Tavern; Mighty Moat v Diamond Duffers; Coach v Moat Mad Dogs; Fairhill Dreamers v Fairhill Hustlers. Social Club - free week.