DJ Brads Wins TOP Tour Title in Bristol, TN

Bristol, TN, October 9, 2025

News Summary

DJ Brads has secured the title at a recent stop on The Open Player (TOP) Tour, showcasing his exceptional billiards skills. The tournament, held at the Borderline Brunswick Arena, saw Brads defeat competitors through impressive matches, culminating in a hot seat win against Keith Maranville. Instead of a final match, he amicably split the top prizes with Maranville, emphasizing the camaraderie among players. The next TOP Tour event is scheduled for October 18-19 at Dot’s Cue Club in Rocky Mount, NC.

Bristol, TN – DJ Brads has made headlines in the world of billiards by clinching the title at a recent stop on The Open Player (TOP) Tour, marking an impressive undefeated run at the tournament held on October 4, 2023. A native of Roanoke, VA, Brads demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the competition, showcasing his remarkable journey and ability as a player.

In this event, Brads competed against 20 entrants rated 7 and under, hosted at the Borderline Brunswick Arena. He quickly proved his mettle, beginning with a convincing 7-2 win against Mark Hurst. Following this, he faced a tense double hill match against Scott Jones but managed to secure his place in the tournament with a win. Brads continued his streak with two more commanding 7-2 victories against Morgan Stout and Ashley Cartwright, bringing him to the hot seat match against Keith Maranville.

Brads defeated Maranville in the hot seat match with a score of 7-5. Meanwhile, on the loss side, Matt Shaw made an impressive comeback after eliminating competitors such as John Pertee, Justin Harris, and Morgan Stout. Shaw also advanced through semifinals by defeating Ricky Chitwood and Maranville both with a score of 6-4.

Interestingly, instead of proceeding to a final match, Brads and Maranville opted to split the top two prizes, concluding the tournament amicably. This decision underlined the sporting spirit and camaraderie among the participants.

Top organizers, including TOP Tour director Herman Parker, expressed gratitude towards Janet Atwell and the Borderline Brunswick Arena staff for their valuable support in hosting the event. A variety of sponsors including BarPoolTables.net, BreakTime Billiards, TKO Custom Cues, Realty Group One Results, CHC Underground, Digitalpool.com, Dirty South Grind Apparel, and Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Division contributed to the success of the tournament, underlining the community support for billiards in the region.

Looking ahead, the next TOP Tour event is scheduled for October 18-19 at Dot’s Cue Club in Rocky Mount, NC, featuring another round of competitive play for participants rated 7 and under, setting the stage for future talent and excitement in the billiards community.

Background on DJ Brads

Brads has previously demonstrated his capabilities on the Q City 9-Ball Tour, where he had a unique affinity for the loss-side experience, winning events from that position. As of February 2023, he had cashed in five events on the Q City 9-Ball Tour, claiming two titles by coming from the loss side. He set a record for achieving 12 consecutive match victories, with 10 coming from the loss side. The triumph at the TOP Tour marks a significant milestone as he has earned recognition for his skills and strategic gameplay.

Event Highlights

• Location: Borderline Brunswick Arena, Bristol, TN
• Date: October 4, 2023
• Participation: 20 entrants rated 7 and under
• Key Matches:
  • Brads vs. Mark Hurst: 7-2
  • Brads vs. Scott Jones: Double hill victory
  • Brads vs. Morgan Stout: 7-2
  • Brads vs. Ashley Cartwright: 7-2
  • Brads vs. Keith Maranville: 7-5 (hot seat)
  • Matt Shaw vs. Ricky Chitwood: 6-4
  • Shaw vs. Maranville: 6-4

Sponsors

Key sponsors for the event included:

• BarPoolTables.net
• BreakTime Billiards
• TKO Custom Cues
• Realty Group One Results
• CHC Underground
• Digitalpool.com
• Dirty South Grind Apparel
• Federal Savings Bank Mortgage Division

Upcoming Events

The next event is set for October 18-19, 2023, at Dot’s Cue Club in Rocky Mount, NC, featuring competitions for players rated 7 and under.

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• AZ Billiards
• Wikipedia: Billiards
• DJ Brads Stats 2023
• Google Search: Borderline Brunswick Arena Bristol TN
• TOP Tour 2023 Complete Standings
• Google Scholar: Billiards Tournament Strategies
• Brads and Shaw Split Prizes on TOP Tour
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Competitive Billiards
• Bristol TN Results
• Google News: DJ Brads Billiards

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