Mezz Cues presents the Mezz Pro-Am 9-Ball Tour

Stop #16: Mr Krah Wins at Mr Cue

Mezz Pro -Am tour made its way to Mr Cue Billiards in Lindenhurst NY on Aug 1, 2010. A strong but small field came out to play. Players like Matt Krah, Oscar Bonilla, Mhet Vergara, Jeremy Sossei, and Zion Zvi.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Victor Nau 7-5, Paul Johnson 7-6 and Diana Rojas 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mhet Vergara with wins over Zion Zvi 7-6,and Jeremy
Sossei 7-5. Playing for the hot seat was Mhet Vergara VS Matt Krah this was a great match with Matt Krah winning 7-5 and sending Mhet to the one lost side.

Making the move on the one lost side was Oscar Bonilla with wins over Paul Johnson 7-3, Jose Soto 7-3, Jeremy Sossei 7-3, Blair Lavandowski 7-3, and Mhet Vergara 7-6 to get to the Finals.

In the finals it was Oscar Bonilla VS Matt Krah, Oscar Has to beat Matt twice to win the event, in the first set it was Oscar Bonilla winning 7-4. In the second set it was Matt Krah showing off his ob cue and showing everyone what he can do with it, winning the set easily 7-2 to win the event.

Matt Krah would like to thank his sponsor OB Cues for their sponsorship and ongoing support. I would like to thank all the players for coming out. And all the tour sponsors.

Complete Payouts:

1st Matt Krah $500
2nd Oscar Bonilla $275
3rd Mhet Vergara $170
4th Blair Lavandowski $70

Stop #15: Brothers & Sossei Co-Champions at Drexeline

Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA on Sunday July 25, 2010. A strong field of 52 players came out to play. Players like Josh Brothers, Jeremy Sossei, Manny Chau, Eddie Abraham,
Matt Krah, Shaun Wilkie, Dave Daya, Ed Matushonek, Brett Stottlemyer and Jennifer Barretta.

Leading the top half of the bracket was JoshBrothers with wins over Joe Dadich 7-0, Joe Chester 7-1, Raphael Saldana 7-2, Mark Stewart 7-4, and Danny Bell 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Jeremy Sossei with wins over Mike Miller 7-4, Tom Zippler 7-0, Brett Stottlemyer 7-5, and Shaun Wilkie 7-5.

Playing for the hot seat was Josh Brothers Vs Jeremy Sossei this was a great match that went hill hill when it was all said and done it was Josh Brothers coming away with the win 7-6 and sending Jeremy Sossei to the one lost side. Waiting for Jeremy on the one lost side was Manny Chau, from the start it was all Jeremy Sossei winning easily 6-3 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Jeremy Sossei Vs Josh Brothers, Sossie would have to beat Brothers twice to win the event it never got to that point both players decided to be co-champions of the event.mI would like to thank the sponsors and all the players for coming out to the event .

Complete Payouts:

Co-Champions Josh Brothers $1056/Jeremy Sossei $856
3rd Manny Chau $390
4th Shaun Wilkie $225
5th Dave Daya/Danny Bell $150
7th Mark Stewart/Brett Stottlemyer $100
9th Shaun Dobson/Ed Matushonek/Eddie Abraham/Matt Krah $80

Stop #14: Manny Chau Chews Up and Swallows the Field at the 2nd Annual NJ State 8-Ball Championships

The 2nd annual New Jersey State 8 Ball Championships sponsored by Mezz Cues took place at Atlantic City Billiard Club on Saturday & Sunday July 17th & 18th. A Strong field of 33 Players came out to play, players like Manny Chau, Josh Brothers, Rob Hart, Matt Krah, Jose Cruz, Joseph Testa, Randy Schwager, Adam Kiear and Bruce Nagle.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Manny Chau with wins over Ed Robson 7-0, Kevin Guimond 7-5, Brent Boemmels 7-0, and Josh Brothers 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Forty with wins over Chris Ruggerio 7-4, Bruce Nagle 7-5, Rob Metz 7-3, Jose Cruz 7-4.

Playing for the hot seat was Forty Vs Manny Chau this was a great match with Manny Chau pulling away late to win the match 7-5 and sending Forty to the one lost side. Making a move on the one lost side was Josh Brothers with wins over Joey Testa 5-3, Matt Krah 5-2, and Forty 5-3 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers VS Manny Chau, Josh Brother has to beat Manny Chau twice to win the event. The first set was a great set at 5-5 Manny Chau went on to win the next two games and the set 7-5 and
the new “New Jersey State 8 Ball Championship” Manny Chau. I would like to thank Mezz for sponsoring the event.

Complete Payouts:

1st Manny Chau $1000
2nd Josh Brothers $475
3rd Forty $390
4th Matt Krah $225
5th Jose Cruz $150
5th Joey Testa $150
7th Randy Schwager $125
7th Adam Kielar $125

Stop #13: Ginky Back in the Spotlight at Raxx

Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Raxx Bar & Grill on Sunday July 11, 2010. A Strong field 39 players came out to play. Players like George San Souci, Matt krah, Joey Kong, Jeremy Sossei, Zion Zvi, Kevin Guimond, Bruce Nagle, Eddie Abraham, Mike Miller, Oscar Bonilla, Victor Nau, Mhet Vergara, Josh Brothers, Denise Reeve, and Diana “Snooky” Rojas to name a few.

Leading the top half of the bracket was George San Souci with wins over Jay Chiu 7-1, Josh Brothers 7-3, Oscar Bonilla 7-4, and Jeremy Sossei 7-3. Leading the top bottom half the bracket was Brett Stottlemyer with wins over Scott Murphy 7-2, Zion Zvi 7-5, Kevin Guimond 7-4, and Joey Kong 7-6.

Playing for the hot seat was George San Souci Vs Brett Stottlemyer this was a one side match with George San Souci taking control of the match from the start and never looking back winning easily 7-0. And sending Brett Stottlemyer to the one lost side. Making a move on the on lost side was Matt Krah after losing to Jeremy Sossei 7-6 Matt Krah went on a winning streak by beating Mike Miller 7-4, Zion Zvi 7-5, Joey Kong 7-4, Jeremy Sossei 7-5 and Brett Stottlemyer 7-5 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was George San Souci Vs Matt Krah, Krah has to beat San Souci twice to win the event. But it only took one set for George San Souci to win the event with a 7-3 victory. I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and the sponsors that support the tour.

Complete Payouts:

1st George San Souci $1050
2nd Matt Krah $620
3rd Brett Stottlemyer $370
4th Jeremy Sossei $225
5th Joey Kong/Kevin Guimond $150
7th Zion Zvi/ Bruce Nagle $100
TOP C/D
Diana “Snooky” Rojas /Denise Reeve $35
Fred Russo /Duane Toney $35

Stop #12: Abraham Marches Through the Field at Riley's Last Stand

Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Riley’s Concord Billiards in Boothwyn PA, On Sunday July 4th. A strong field came out to play, Players like Eddie Abraham, Josh Brothers, Bruce Nagle, Matt Krah, Adam Kielar, John Talamini, and Sandi Patarino.

Leading the top half of bracket was Adam Kielar with wins over Cliff Maloney 7-3, Josh Brothers 7-6, and Matt Krah 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Joe Hong 7-4, Bruce Nagle 7-2, and Sandi Patarino 7-1.

Playing for the hot seat was Adam Kielar VS Eddie Abraham, this was a great match with Eddie Abraham pulling away late in the match to win 7-5 sending Adam Kielar to the one lost side. Waiting for Adam Kielar on the one lost side was Josh Brothers this too was a good match with Josh Brothers winning 7-5 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers VS Eddie Abraham, Josh has to beat Eddie Abraham twice to win the event. It never made it to the second set Eddie took control from the start and never looked back winning easily 7-4 to win the match and the event.

Bob Madara wins the ice cream Sunday 9 ball challenge, also like to all the players that came out to play. Special thanks to Chris Riley for hosting the event and all his support in the past years best luck and wishes.

The next event on the tour is scheduled for July 11th. It will be held at Raxx Pool Room, Sports Bar & Grill in West Hemsptead, NY.

Complete Payouts:

1st Eddie Abraham $700
2nd Josh Brothers $350
3rd Adam Kielar $210
4th Matt Krah $120
Top C/D
5th Sandi Patarino $50

Stop #11: Abraham and Brothers Co-Champions at Main Line

Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Main Line Billiards in Frazer Pa Sunday June 27th. A strong field of 30 player came out to play player like Eddie Abraham, Josh Brothers, Ed Matushonek, Shaun Wilkie, Chip Klein, Bruce Nagle, Stosh Benton, Carl Khan, and Derek Schwager.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Sam Quinzi 7-3, Lou Patrikios 7-1, and Bruce Nagle 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Josh Brothers with wins over John Talamini 7-4, Larry Ingram 7-0, Chip Klein 7-2, and Shaun Dobson 7-0.Playing for the hot seat was Eddie Abraham Vs Josh Brothers this was a one sided match with Eddie Abraham winning easily 7-1. Sending Josh Brothers to the one lost side, waiting for Josh Brothers was Ed Matushonek this was a good match with Josh Brothers pulling away late in the match to win 7-4.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers VS Eddie Abraham, Josh Brothers has to beat Eddie Abraham twice to win the event. The first set was a good match with Josh Brothers winning 7-5 in the second set the players decided to be Co-Champions for the event.

Complete Payouts:

1st Eddie Abraham $620
1st Josh Brothers $620
3rd Ed Matushonek $250
4th Shaun Wilkie $150
5th/6th Bruce Nagle $100
Shawn Dobson $100
C/D 7th/8th Stosh Benton/ Bob Burt $25

Stop #10: Stottlemyer Rocks Rockaway

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Rockaway Billiards in Rockaway NJ on Sunday June 13th. A Strong field came out to play players like Brett Stottlemyer, Matt Krah, Chip Klein, Adam Kielar, Shaun Wilkie, Jim Conn and Josh Brothers.

Leading the top have of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Michael Wong 7-6, Mark Stewart 7-3, and Shaun Wilkie 7-4. Leading the bottom half of the bracket is Brett Stottlemyer with wins over Chip Klein 7-1, Jose Burgos 7-3, Mike Miller 7-5, and Adam Kielar 7-4.

Playing for the hot seat was Brett Stottlemyer Vs Matt Krah, this match was all Matt krah from the start winning easily 7-3 and sending Brett Stottlemyer to the one lost side. Making his move from the one ost side was Chip Klein with wins over Caroline Pao 7-4, Jay Brotherton 7-4, Jorden Brandes 7-4, Michael Wong 7-6, Shaun Wilkie 7-5, Adam Kielar 7-2, before running into Brett Stoittlemyer this was a good match when it’s all said and done it was Brett Stottlemyer winning 7-4 to get to the final.

The finals it was a rematch between Matt Krah VS Brett Stottlemyer, Brett Stottemyer has to beat Matt Krah twice to win the event. The first set was a great one that went hill hill and when it was all said and done it was Brett Stottlemyer winning 7-6. In the second set it was all Brett Stottlemyer winning easily 7-4 and the event. I woud like to thank all the sponsors and the players that came to pay.

Complete Payouts:

1st Brett Stottlemyer $820
2nd Matt Krah $400
3rd Chip Klein $225
4th Adam Kielar $100
5th/6th Shaun Wilkie $80
Josh Brothers $80

Women's Circuit: My-Hanh Lac takes first Mezz Women’s Event

In the first-ever stop of a Mezz Cues Women’s Tour on Saturday, May 8, My-Hanh Lac survived a strong challenge by Pam Cimarelli in a true double elimination final to become the first winner on the tour. The $260-added event drew a short field of 13 entrants to Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA.

Lac and Cimarelli were among the winners’ side final four, but would not meet until the finals. Lac and Megan Smith advanced to the hot seat match with identical 7-3 victories over Denise Reebe and Cimarelli, respectively. A double hill win over Smith left Lac in the hot seat.

On the one-loss side, Supadra Geronimo advanced to meet Cimarelli, after victories over Borana Andoni 6-5 and Kristy Bell 6-4. Reebe faced Kim Jones, who’d defeated Neslihon Gurel 6-5 and then shut out Caroline Pao. With 6-4 victories over Geronimo and Reebe, Cimarelli and Jones moved into the quarterfinals, which proved to be the first money round of play.

Cimarelli defeated Jones 6-3 and then began a string of 15 games in which she gave up only two racks. She gave up the first one in a 7-1 win over Smith in the semifinals, and allowed the other one in the opening set of the true double elimination final versus Lac. Lac fought back in the second set, which, with both players on the one-loss side, was reduced to six games. Lac won it 6-2 to become the first winner on the Mezz Women’s Tour.

The next event on the tour is scheduled for July 30th. It will be held at Mr. Cue Billiards in Lindenhurst (Long Island), NY.

Complete Payouts:

1st My-Hanh Lac $400.00
2nd Pamela Cimarelli $220.00
3rd Megan Smith $110.00
4th Kim Jones $70.00

Stop #9: Josh Brothers Goes Back to Back in AC

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Atlantic City Billiard Club in Egg Harbor NJ Sunday May 2, 2010. A field of 31 players came out to play. Special thanks to Gary Conover for hosting the event Gary is the new owner of Atlantic City Billiard Club all of us at Mezz Cues wish him the best of luck.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Lou Loupy Patrikios with wins over Jose Burgos 7-3, Randy Mackin 7-3 Forty 7-5, and John Alicea 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Bill Gallagher 7-3, Bob Burt 7-4, Derek Scwager 7-4 and Joe Wright 7-6.

Playing for the hot seat was Matt Krah vs Lou Loupy Patrikios, This was a great match that went to the hill but when it was all said and done it was Matt Krah coming away with the win 7-6 sending Lou Loupy Patrikios to the one lost side.

Making his way through the on lost side once again was Josh Brothers after losing to Eddie Abraham 7-6 Josh went on to beat Denise Reeve 7-0, Ed Medina 7-0, Wali Muhammad 7-2, Forty 7-6, Joe Wright 7-1, Joey Testa 7-2, and Lou Loupy Patrikios 7-2.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers Vs Matt Krah, Josh Brothers has to beat Matt Krah twice to win the event. The first set was all Josh Brothers winning easily 7-2,The second set also was all Josh Brothers winning by the same score 7-2 to win the event.

I would like to thank all the players that came out to play, Josh Brothers would like to thank Dan Dicola Custom Cues, and Mike Main Line Billiards and Bob Maidhof of Drexeline Billiards for al their support

Complete Payouts:

1st Josh Brothers $935
2nd Matt Krah $400
3rd Lou Loupy Patrikios $330
4th Joey Testa $150
5th/6th John Alicea $75
Joe Wright $75
7th/8th Derek Schwager $80 Split
Forty
Top C/D
Jack SpringField $50 split
Bob Burt

Stop #8: Josh Brothers takes Drexeline

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Drexeline Billiards on Sunday April 25, 2010. A strong field of 58 came out to play, players like: Denise Reeve, Caroine Pao, Sharon O’Hanon, Josh Brothers, Adam Kielar, Joe Hong, Dominic Noe, Matt Krah, Shaun Wikie, Eddie Abraham, Joey Testa, Rob Pole, Raphael Saldana, Chip Klien and Danny Muhollem to name a few.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Adam Kielar with wins over Lou Johnson 7-3, Dominic Noe 7-5, Brandon Slualis 7-6, Eddie Abraham 7-5, and Shaun Wilkie 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Joe Hong with wins over Sharon O’Hanlon 7-1, Ed Matushonek 7-4, Wes Dobson 7-3, Scott Freeman 7-5, and Raphael Saldana 7-4.

Paying for the hot seat was Adam Kielar VS Joe Hong, this was a one sided match with Adam Kielar running away with it from the start never looking back to win 7-1 sending Joe Hong to the one lost side. The big story was Josh Brothers after losing his match to Eddie Abraham 7-5 Josh Brothers and his Dan DiCola custom cue went to work with wins over Joey Testa 7-3, Brandon Slualis 7-3, Scott Freeman 7-5, Danny Muhollem 7-6, Shaun Wikie 7-5, Dominic Noe 7-0 and Joe Hong 7-6 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers Vs Adam Kielar, Josh Brothers has to beat Adam Kielar twice to win the event the first set went back and forth with Josh Brothers pulling away late to win 7-4. In the second set it was all Josh Brothers taking charge from the start winning easily 7-1 to win the event.

I would like to thank everyone for coming out and Mezz Cues for their support on this tour, Josh Brothers would Like to thank Dan DiCola Custom Cues , Mainline Biliards in Frazer PA, and Bob Maidhof from Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA.

Complete Payouts:

1st Josh Brothers $1300
2nd Adam Kielar $670
3rd Joe Hong $540
4th Dominic Noe $250
5th/6th Raphael Saldana, Shaun Wilkie $200
7th/8th Randy Schwager, Danny Mulhollem $150
9th/12th Eddie Abraham, Chip Klien, Shawn Dobson, Scott Freeman $100
13th/16th Bob Burt $50

Stop #7: Mika Immonen Digs Deep to Snap of the Mezz Tour at Skyline Billiards

The seventh event of the Mezz Tour season was hosted by Skyline Billiards in Brooklyn on Sunday, April 18th. The strongest one-day pro/am tour drew a total of 30 players, including the world's #1-ranked pool player and Mezz Cues representative, "The Iceman" Mika Immonen. The "Iceman" has been taking the pool world by storm over the last few years, and continues to dominate many of the regional events in New York area.

Along with Mika, the event drew a number of up-and-coming NY-area players, along with several other notable players such as "The Silent Assassin" Tony Robles, Rob Pole, "Smitty" Daniel Smith, Mike Fingers, Mike Miller, and Jorge Rodriguez, along WPBA pros Caroline Pao and Jennifer Barretta.

Tough performances were seen a number of players at this event, including Skyline house player Sammy Wu, who went through the winner's bracket in impressive fashion, with wins over Mike Wong (7-4), Juan Peralta (7-3), Oscar Bonilla (7-2), and Mika Immonen (7-5). For the "hot seat", Sammy lost a tough hill-hill battle to Gregg McAndrews, 7-6.

Gregg McAndrews had a breakthrough performance at this event, with super-impressive wins over Paul Bramwell (7-4), Tony Robles (7-6), Jorge Rodriguez (7-3), and Sammy Wu (7-6)--earning a spot in finals, undefeated.

Dan Smith also played tough in this event. After winning his first two matches over Diana "Snooky" Rojas (7-5) and Mike Fingers (7-5), he fell to "The Iceman", 7-2. Smitty bounced back from his loss to Mika, and defeated Mike Wong (7-0), Oscar Bonilla (7-3), and Jorge Rodriguez (7-3), before losing his battle with Mika, 7-4. On the weekend prior to this event, "Smitty" ran a 9-pack at the Joss Tour, and has been continuing to take his game to the next level… this event showcased several top up-and-coming players from.

Mika's run through the winner's bracket with wins over Jerry Tarantola (7-2), Michael Yednak (7-5), and Daniel Smith (7-1) before his loss to Sammy Wu (7-5). On the one-loss side, Mika defeated Dan Smith (7-4) and avenged his loss to Sammy Wu to win 7-5, earning a spot in the finals.

In the finals match, Gregg McAndrews was up 4-0 in a blink of an eye. When Mika was down 1-0, he bobbled the seven in the side pocket, the Gregg broke and ran out to lead 3-0, then extended the lead to 4-0. Mika breaks and runs out… 4-1. Gregg comes right back to win the next game 5-1. But, from that point on it was all Mika… coming back with eight games while Gregg returned with only two, finishing off an impressive tournament with a come from behind "W" in the finals. The final score for the match was 9-7.

Congratulations to Mika Immonen on his comeback win, and to Gregg McAndrews for a very strong showing. Along with Mika continuing his dominance, this event showcased the gritty play of some of Brooklyn's toughest up-and-coming players who showed heart, grit, and determination…such as Sammy Wu, Gregg McAndrews, and Daniel Smith. Keep it up guys!

Look out for the next stop on the Mezz Tour will be held at Drexline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA on Sunday, April 25th.

Complete Payouts:

1st Mika Immonen - $975
2nd Gregg McAndrews - $650
3rd Sammy Wu - $425
4th Daniel Smith - $200
5th/6th: Michael Yednak, Jorge Rodriguez - $120
7th/8th: Tony Robles, Oscar Bonilla - $70

Stop #6: Joey and Josh Co-Champions at Hot Shot

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Hot Shot Billiards in Deptford NJ, A Strong field of 38 players came out to play players like: Josh Brothers, Joey Testa, Dominic Noe, Adam Keilar, Matt Krah, Denise Reeve, Joe Hong, Derek Schwager and Bob Madara to name a few.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Dominic Noe with wins over Manny Chau 7-3, Al Tonelli 7-5, Derek Schwager 7-5, and Adam Kielar 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Joey Testa with wins over Mark Horne 7-2, Sharon O’Hanlon 7-0, Denise Reeve 7-3, and Matt Krah 7-5.

Playing for the hot seat was Joey Testa Vs Dominic Noe this was a great match with Joey Testa pulling away late in the match to win 7-4 sending Dominic Noe to the one lost side.

The big story was Josh Brothers after losing his first match to Al Tonelli 7-5 Brothers went on a winning streak by beating Jose Burgos 7-3, Manny Chau 7-1, Bill Gallagher 7-1, Wali Muhammad 7-2, Jack Springfield 7-2, Devon Ward 7-3, Matt Krah 7-2, Adam Kielar 7-3 and Dominic Noe 7-4 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers VS Joey Testa, the Mezz tour is a true double elimination event so Josh Brothers has to beat Joey Testa twice to win the event. The first set was a great match that came to the end but when it was all said and done it was Brothers winning the first set 7-5. Both Josh Brothers and Joey Testa decided to spit and become Co-Champions of the event. Congratulations to top female finisher Denise Reeve with a 7th place money finish.

Joey Testa would like to thank his sponsor Mezz Cues and Jose Garcia for all their support and Josh Brothers would like to thank his sponsor Dan Decola from Decola custom cues and Bob Maidhof for their support. I would like to thank all the players that came out to play also all the sponsors for there on going support.

Complete Payouts:

1st Joey Testa $800
Josh Brothers $800
3rd Dominc Noe $350
4th Adam Kielar $200
5th Matt Krah $125
Shawn Dobson $125
7th Denise Reeve $75
8th Devon Ward $25
Joe Hong $25
Derek Schwager $25

Stop #5: Testa Back in the Winner's Circle at Riley's

Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Rileys Concord Billiards in Boothwyn PA on Sunday March 28, 2010. A field of 41 players came out to play players like: Josh Brothers, Dominic Noe, Joey Testa, Eddie Abraham, Matt Krah, Brandon Slualis, Adam Kielar, Denise Reeve, Bob Burt, and Marty Ciccia to name a few.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Dominic Noe with wins over Bruce Nagle 7-4, William McWilliams 7-4, Joey Testa 7-4 and Brandon Slualis 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Bob Burt with wins over Shawn Mankovich 7-1, Abdellatif Chamseddine 7-5, Todd March 7-3 and Marty Ciccia 7-5.

Playing for the hot seat was Dominic Noe Vs Bob Burt this was a good match with Noe being down 4-1 to come back to win the match 7-4 sending Bob Burt to the one lost side. The big story was Josh Brothers after losing to Brandon Slualis 7-5, Brothers went on a winning streak beating Adam Kielar 7-3, Joey Testa 7-5, Marty Ciccia 7-6, Brandon Slualis 7-2 and Bob Burt 7-0 to get to the Finals.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers Vs Dominic Noe both players decided to be co-champions, I would like to thank all the players that came out and Mezz Cue for their ongoing support.

Complete Payouts:

1st Joey Testa $1,200
Ignacio Chavez $1,200
3rd Victor Nau $600
4th Josh Brothers $330
5th Matt Krah $250
Adam Kielar $250
7th Shaun Wilkie $150
Joe Hong $150
9th Keith Christman $75
Gregg McAndrews $75
Bill Wilson $50
John Graziano $50

Stop #4: Shaun Wilkie Takes the Last Shot at Q-Ball

Mezz Pro-Am Tour made is way to Q-Ball Billiards in Vineland NJ on Sunday March 14, 2010. A Strong field came out to play, players like Shaun Wilkie, Matt Krah,Adam Kielar, Joey Testa, Eddie Abraham, Victor Nau, Denise Reeve, to name a few.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Bob Giandomenico 7-2, Matt Douglas 7-5 Jose Burgos 7-0, and Eddie Tiabi 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Jay Paranich 7-4, Nicholas Jankowski 7-2, Victor Nau 7-5 and Bruce Nagle 7-1.

Playing for the hot seat was Matt Krah VS Shaun Wilkie this was a great match with Shaun Wilkie pulling away late in the match to win 7-4 sending Krah to the one lose side. Waiting for Matt Krah on the one lost side was Joey Testa this was also a good match but when it was all said and done it was Matt Krah walking away with the victory 7-5 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Matt Krah VS Shaun Wilkie, Krah has to beat Wilkie twice to win the event. But the day belonged to Shaun Wilkie Winning the first set 7-4 to win the event. I would like to thank the players came out to play and all the sponsors.

Complete Payouts:

1st Shaun Wilkie $950
2nd Matt krah $530
3rd Joey Testa $325
4th Adam Kielar $180
5th Bruce Nagle $120
Eddie Tiabi $120
Top A/B
7th Matt Douglas $50
Bob Giandomenico $50
Top C/D
9th Jose Burgos $50
Gene Gatti $50

Stop #3: Adam Kielar Takes Maine Line

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Maine Line Billiards in Frazer PA on Sunday March 7th a strong field of 41 came out to play, players like Adam Kielar, Eddie Abraham , Shaun Wilkie, Joe Hong, Gregg McAndrews,
Caroline Pao, and Sharon O’Hanlon.

Leading the top half of the bracket was young Adam Kielar with wins over Lou Patrikios 7-1, Sharon O’Hanlon 7-2, Ray Lee 7-4, Josh Brothers 7-4, and Gregg McAndrews 7-3 . Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Tom Bow 7-1, Michael Praseutsy 7-0, Dan Zetts 7-1, VJ Mcglone 7-3 and Joe Hong 7-2.

Playing for the hot seat it was Adam Kielar Vs Shaun Wilkie this was a great match that went hill hill but when it all said and done it was Adam “the stealer” Kielar winning on the hill 7-6 to get the hot seat and sending Shaun Wilkie to the one lost side. Waiting for Shaun Wilkie on the on lost side was Eddie Abraham, this was a one sided
match with Abraham running away with the match from the start winning
easily 6-2 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Eddie Abraham VS Adam Kielar, Abraham has to beat Kielar twice to win the event but it was all Kielar winning easily 7-3 to win the event and his first Mezz tour stop. I would like to thank all the sponsors and all the players for their support, hope to see everyone at the next tour stop.

Complete Payouts:

1st Adam Kielar $1100
2nd Eddie Abraham $590
3rd Shaun Wilkie $340
4th Joe Hong $200
5th/6th Tom Bow $125
Gregg McAndrews $125
7th/8th Dominic Noe $100
Ray Lee $100

Stop #2: Mika Immonen Takes Atlantic City

Mezz Pro-AM made it was to Atlantic City Billiard Club in Egg Harbor NJ on Sunday February 21, 2010. A strong field of 50 players came out toplay, player: like Mika Immonen, Joey Testa, Eddie Abraham, Phil Wines, Victor Nau, Rob Pole, Joe Frady, Liz Ford, Caroline Pao, and Denise Reeve.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Mike Conway 7-3, Rob Palm 7-2, Mika Immonen 7-6, Phil Wines 7-5, and Joey Testa 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Victor Nau with wins over Jerry Russo 7-3, Tom Bow 7-6, Shaun Wilkie 7-4, Caroline Pao 7-3 and Liz Ford 7-6.

Playing for the hot was Victor Nau Vs Eddie Abraham this was a one side match with Eddie Abraham taking control of the match from the start winning easily 7-3, and sending Victor Nau to the one lost side. Waiting for Victor Nau on the one lost side was Mika Immonen, this match also was one way with Mika Immonen winning 7-3 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Mika Immonen Vs Eddie Abraham, Mika Immonen has to beat Eddie Abraham twice to win the event. The first set was great set with Eddie Abraham leading 4-1 only to see Mika Immonen come back to win 7-5. In the second set the lead went back and forth with Mika Immonen pulling away late the win the match 7-4 and the event.

I want to thank the players for coming out and showing there support and Mezz Cues for there sponsorship.

Complete Payouts:

1st Mika Immonen $1425.00
2nd Eddie Abraham $750.00
3rd Victor Nau $540.00
4th Phil Wines $250.00
5th Joey Testa $130.00
5th Liz Ford $130.00
7th Robert Pole $100.00
7th Joe Frady $100.00
9th Shaun Wilkie $50.00
9th Matt Krah $50.00
9th Caroline Pao $50.00
9th Matt Douglas $50.00
Top C/D John Spencer $75.00
Oscar Aparicio $75.00

Season Opener: Chavez and Testa Split Mezz Tour Honors Mezz Pro-Am 9-Ball Tour / Drexel Hill, PA

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour’s first stop went off with a bang, hosted by Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA, January 31. A strong field of 53 players came out, including Eddie Abraham, Shaun Wilkie, and Matt Krah, but Ignacio Chavez and Joey Testa took home top honors.

Chavez led the top half of the bracket with wins over Caroline Pao 7-2, Abraham 7-3, Josh Brothers 7-4, Wilkie 7-1, and Adam Kielar 7-4. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Testa, with wins over Sharon O’Hanlon 7-1, John Graziano 7-0, Gregg McAndrews 7-2, and Victor Nau 7-3.

Testa and Chavez matched up in the hot seat match, with Testa pulling away late to win 7-4. Waiting for Chavez on the one-loss side was Nau, coming fresh from a win over Brothers. But Nau’s momentum wasn’t enough to carry him through to the finals, as it was all Chavez, who easily won 7-2.

In the true double-elimination finals, it was Testa versus Chavez. In order for Chavez to win the event, he would have to best Testa twice. However, both players decided to be co-champions and split first place.

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour’s first stop went off with a bang, hosted by
Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA, January 31.

- by Jose Burgos

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