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Jerry Cannon secured an impressive victory at the Q City 9-Ball Tour event held at Dot’s Cue Club, finishing the tournament undefeated. Competing against 30 players, Cannon dominated the hot seat match against Tommy Prater, claiming a 6-1 win. This victory marks Cannon’s third cash finish in the Q City series, alongside a series of challenging matches that saw him showcase remarkable skill. The event highlighted the competitive spirit of the Q City 9-Ball community and drew praise from the tour director for the support received from Dot’s Cue Club.
Rocky Mount, NC – Jerry Cannon has made headlines after achieving an undefeated victory at the Q City 9-Ball Tour event held on June 7, 2024. The tournament took place at Dot’s Cue Club and featured a field of 30 entrants competing for top honors and a share of the prize pool, which was boosted by an additional $250.
Cannon faced Tommy Prater in the decisive hot seat match, where players raced to 6. Cannon dominated the encounter, winning 6-1 and effectively claiming the hot seat. This victory marks Cannon’s third cash finish in the Q City 9-Ball Tour series, following his previous placements in 2016 and 2023. Notably, in addition to his wins, Cannon had previously recorded two runner-up finishes due to splitting the top prizes in prior events.
In a remarkable display of skill, Cannon’s journey to the hot seat commenced with a 6-4 win over Thomas Sansone, who was racing to 7. He followed this with two challenging double-hill matches against Kaitlyn Giddens and Josh Allen, winning both. After defeating Randy Miles 6-4, Cannon earned his place in the hot seat match against Prater.
Prater reached the hot seat match after a series of solid performances, beginning with a significant 6-1 victory over Angela Sablan, then advancing with wins against Robert West (6-3) and Jason Rogers (6-5). Despite Prater’s strong gameplay, he could not overcome Cannon’s strategy in the hot seat match.
While Cannon was solidifying his lead, Lloyd Phipps was staging an impressive comeback from the loss side of the bracket. Phipps had lost in the third round but bounced back to win five consecutive matches. His earlier eliminations included defeating Sansone and Jeff Young in earlier rounds.
Steve Page also made waves in the tournament. After losing his first match against Jason Rogers, Page fought through the loss bracket with six consecutive victories, culminating in a double-hill win over Joey Tate. Page’s run ended when he faced Phipps in the quarterfinals, where Phipps managed to edge out Page after receiving a handicap of three ‘beads on the wire’ in a race to 8, resulting in a score of 5-4.
The semifinal match featured Prater and Phipps, with Prater providing a single ‘bead’ to Phipps. The semifinal concluded with Phipps winning 5-3, thus advancing to the finals against Cannon. The final showdown saw Cannon taking the title without dropping a match during the tournament.
In organizing the event, Herman Parker, the tour director, expressed gratitude to Dot’s Cue Club for their hospitality and to all sponsors for their support. The next event on the Q City 9-Ball Tour calendar is set for June 14-15 at the Borderline Brunswick Arena in Bristol, TN, known as the 6th Annual Brian James Memorial.
This tournament continues to highlight the competitive spirit within the Q City 9-Ball community and provides players like Cannon the platform to showcase their skills. As the tour moves forward, anticipation builds for the upcoming events and the talent that will undoubtedly participate.
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