Brannon’s, 9 Eleven Wild Boyz rule Bud Cup
- Brannon’s Jam Shooters players gather for a photo after beating Sands Team SCS in the Thursday League finals of the Saipan Billiards Association 8-Ball Budweiser Cup last week. (Contributed Photo)
- Players and supporters of 9 Eleven Wild Boyz pose for a photo after their game in the Tuesday League division of the Saipan Billiards Association 8-Ball Budweiser Cup last week. (Contributed Photo)
Brannon’s Jam Shooters and 9 Eleven Wild Boyz reigned supreme in the Saipan Billiards Association 8-Ball League Budweiser Cup.
9 Eleven Wild Boyz took the Tuesday League crown after beating IT&E Amari Destroyers in the finals last week, 9-7. Patrick Cepeda, Ray Matsunaga, Randy Sablan, Bill Cepeda, and Shane Quitugua suited up for the champion team, while Nolan Cultura, Cesar Sangalang, Rolly Villanueva, and Gian Flores played for the Destroyers.
The Destroyers made it to the title match after eliminating Marianas Water, 9-6, and regular season winner Docomo Hustlers, 9-4. 9 Eleven Wild Boyz, on the other hand, ousted Amari’s Masters Touch, 9-7, and Brannon’s Builders, 8-2, to book a finals berth.
In the Thursday League finals, Brannon’s Jam Shooters came out on top against Sands Team SCS, 9-7. Lito and Albert Pangelinan gave Brannon’s the decisive wins in the singles 8-ball after topping Toto Bigcas and Roy Wu. Joining Lito and Albert on the winning squad were Senen Pangilinan and Roger Espiritu.
Brannon’s Jam Shooters moved into the finals after knocking out 9 Eleven MJD Warriors, 8-4, and 9 Eleven Black Ball, 9-8. Sands Team SCS secured the other finals spot following its victories over 9 Eleven Titans. 9-8, and Amari’s Intensity, 9-8.