Six teams will get a shot at a Championship when they travel to the 2025 APA World Pool Championships in Las Vegas in August.
Along with trips to Vegas, the tournaments paid over $19,000 in prize money to the runner-up teams.
The Western Nebraska APA World Qualifiers held at Eagles Club in North Platte had a combined total of 55 teams competing in 9-Ball and 8-Ball.
Winning the three trips to Vegas in 9-Ball were…
“The Drifters” out of Chug-A-Lug Sports Bar in Kearney including Dave Brandt, Linda Benson, Brian Frisbie, Lucas Falk, Kaylee Kathman, and Brandon Gebel.
“The Outlaws” out of Eagles Club in McCook including Vickie Thornbrugh, Billy Thornbrugh, David Thornbrugh, Lee Ann Anderson, Bonnie Thornbrugh, Jerry Bishop, Erica Johnson, and Mariah Bishop.
“Wake & Break” out of Platte Bar in North Platte including Rachael Nolan, Heather Slaght, Andrea Pavlik, Cassie Slaght, Eric Sargent, Joshua Slaght, and Myra Volker.
Taking the 8-Ball World Qualifier titles and advancing to Vegas were…
“We Got The Runs” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook include Joni Wright, David Wright, EmIlene Sides, Marty Bartlett, Steve Bartlett, Marcie Doak, Orrin Riggs, and Drew Harms.
“Ole’s 8-Ballers” out of Swede’s in Paxton including Rocky Vick, Beth Ann Penner, Rich Roberts, Diana Vick, Royce Penner, Remington Canfield, and Carter Vath.
“The Drifters” out of Chug-A-Lug Sports Bar in Kearney including Dave Brandt, Jennifer Larson, Teena Fedorchik, Todd Fedorchik, Lyle Poland, Lucas Falk, Jarrod Hartman, and Genny White.
Finishing second in 9-Ball and splitting $4,800 ($1,600 per team) were…
“Ponderosa I” out of Ponderosa Lounge in Ogallala including John Graves, Terrie Graves, Susan Anderson, Johnny Graves, Austin Baar, Barry Ward, Jessica Baar, and Chip Graves.
“Renegades” out of Outlaws 1882 Saloon in McCook including Bret Holloway, Damon Barber, Donny Slone, Amanda Haskell, Frank Guzman, Vern Leibrandt, Levi Yonkers, and Lloyd Lavery.
“Mixed Nuts” out of Eagles Club in McCook including Kathy Haddix, Rick Haddix, Austin Haddix, Ron Kotschwar, Curtis Kappers, Dan Sattler, Kyle Haddix, and Alexis Haddix.
Taking second place in 8-Ball and splitting $4,800 ($1,600 per team) were…
“Shots/Shots” out of Eagles Club in North Platte including Jackie Benitez, Tish Griesfeller, Amber Brichacek, McKennan Lurz, Abry Benitez, Voni Hansen, Tiffany Hutto, and Richard Benitez.
“Soy Sauce Bandits” out of Bar W in Gothenburg including Tristan Montoya, Bart Koch, Rick Lambertus, Jimmy Smith, Chico Hite, Raygene Koch, Shane Callahan, and Stacy Jeffries.
“Chalk is Cheap” out of Big E’s in Cozad including Bud Linder, Carmen Morse, Rich DeRockbraine, Juliska DeRockbraine, Betty Jolliffe, Michael Jolliffe, Jahn Robinson, and Kylee Wengler.
Finishing third in 9-Ball and splitting $4,800 ($800 per team) were…
“Break N Run” out of The Gathering Spot in Alliance including Tammy Coward, Harley Keenan, Monte Dexter, Carter Vath, Ron Nagaki, Anita Olvera, Tala Olvera and Kobe Giger.
“The Dominators” out of The Gathering Spot in Alliance including Tony Gonzalez, Nathan Grant, Leta Lucero, Jaz Henderson, Bernardo Reza, De Holt, and Juan Martinez.
“Coyote Ugly” out of The Lakeside Billiards in Gothenburg including Bud Linder, Trenton Flies, Kim Linder, Lewis Cullar, Rick Maier, Brandon Struble, and Jami Maier.
“9 Lives” out of The Gathering Spot in Alliance including Sandy Grundmeier, Martin Freimuth, Lynn Louden, Willie Smith, Sergio Airada, Mike Johnson, and Trino Martinez.
“Shockers” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook including Tom Miller, Eric Skeen, Gregg Emerson, Andrea Skeen, Shonda Jacob, Rod Ochsner, and Eric Chalupa.
“FOCUS!!!” out of Overton Golf Club in Overton including David Rich, Raebecca Coover, Jeremy Shubert, Dale Coover, Sean Larson, Jeff Wells, and Allan Frink.
Finishing third in 8-Ball and splitting $4,800 ($800 per team) were…
“8 Balls of Fire” out of TJ’s Family Fun Center in McCook including Gerald Peterman, Danielle Zuege, Reese Troutman, Scott Martin, Michelle Martin, Matthew McClung, Kaylin Martin, and Joseph Kain.
“Pocket Pounders” out of Swede’s Bar in Paxton including Josh Jenkins, Tim Stevens, Stephanie Jenkins, Diana Garcia, Brenden Jenkins, Danny Kaspar, JJ Jenkins, and Nathan Pouk.
“Mac’s Talent” out of Rescue Bar & Grill in Sargent including Lathyn Collins, Tiffany Glidden, Julie Collins, Tad Glidden, Lorretta Glidden, Madison Glidden, Lance Collins, and Levi Glidden.
“Bar W’s Best” out of Bar W in Gothenburg including Zach Caldwell, Cooper Brott, Ernie Galvan, Kenny Kenning, Zach Wolf, Corbin Blede, and Tyler Kleinow.
“Sly’s Lucky Roll” out of Sylvester’s in Broken Bow including Adam Lashley, Bobby Baxter, Tyson Moore, Liz Lashley, Kash Petersen, Tyson Brott, Kate Lynn Dickau, and Bret DeBusk.
“Right on Cue” out of The Gathering Spot in Alliance including Misty Taylor, Chuck Taylor, Hope Hansen, Denielle Hogarth, Johnny Corson, Ken Davis, Sergio Airada, and Juan Martinez.