Author: Nancy Kelso

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Nancy K had the only perfect 80 score.
2. Joe L, Fermin A and Scott C each scored 77 points.
3. John V tallied 76 points.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Tim B, Table 08: Selected for the second time this season since Week 01.  The 6-ball and 3-ball were fighting for the right side pocket and neither one won.  End result = Dry break.
2. Jimmy S, Table 10: Selected for the third time since Week 15 of the 2025 Summer Season (2nd time this season since Week 02).
   • The last ball rolling, the 4-ball, fell nicely into the bottom left corner pocket.
   • Great first shot for the 1-ball.
   • Cue ball came up a little too far up table, but still a makable shot on the 2-ball.
   • Didn’t like the position he got for the 3-ball, so opted for 3/9ths of the pot.
3. The remaining raffle pot rolls over to Week 10.  

OTHER:

1. James W made an appearance tonight. Thought he’d come in to play a little. He looked great and hope he continues on the mend!!! Great to see you James!
2. There were no missing players this week!
3. Both envelopes 1 of 2 and 2 of 2 will be included with your scoresheets. Please check then over and if any discrepancies, please let Nancy know. Also, please return both envelopes. Thank you!
4. Next week is our last week for this YEAR! We will be off for 2 weeks, 12/25-Christmas Day and 1/1/26-New Year’s Day!!!

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Alex O scored his 2nd perfect 80.
2. Ramiro G, Mike M and Kyle B each shot a 77.
3. Roy S and Jimmy S each had 75.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Norberto E, Table 16; 1st time this season (last time picked was the 2024 Spring Season), broke dry.
2. Ricky Ross, Table 3; 1st time since returning, made 2 balls on the break. The cue ball down at the left foot end about a diamond up and over and the 2-ball was just about the same at the top end. Tough cut and he over cut it. Couldn’t cash out.
3. The entire raffle pot rolls over to Week 09.

OTHER:

1. Allie C made her season debut for Bob Would Have Made That.
2. Bears vs Packers this Sunday!! GO BEARS!!!!

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Romy G & Zane E (their 1st), Larry P (his 2nd) and Julian F (his 3rd) each had a perfect 80.
2. Bryan W scored 77 points.
3. Ben W shot a 76.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Sultan, Table 14: Picked for the 1st time in a while (before my records!), sunk the 2-ball in the top left corner pocket. The cue ball and the 1-ball were almost mirrored from each other in opposite corners making it a very straight, long shot. The 3-ball was on the side of the cue ball. Sultan hit it a little hard to try to come back down for the 3-ball and in doing so, missed.
2. Nancy K, Table 8: Made the 4-ball in the left side pocket. Looked like a decent shot on the 1-ball until the 9-ball rolled up by its side taking away the cut shot. Coaching (which is allowed) from the players watching said to kick it hard! But she looked at it and tried to bank it. It missed the pocket intended but rattled in the other corner pocket!
3. The entire raffle pot rolls over to Week 08.  

OTHER:

1. Bob C of Bob Would Have Made That made his season debut and shot 59 (wearing that stupid shirt!).
2. No missing players this week!
3. For the 3rd consecutive week, Free Agents gave up 273 points to their opponents!
4. Reminder, there is NO PLAY next week as it is THANKSGIVING! Everyone have a very Happy Thanksgiving!! See you in 2 weeks!

Outstanding outing(s):

1. No perfect 80 this week!
2. Mike B, Mike M, Tony C and Ben W each scored 76.
3. Scott C shot a 75.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Larry P, Table 2; 1st time picked from my records, so it’s been a while! Looked like it was going to be a dry break until the 5-ball bounced off the bottom rail and knocked the 6-ball in the left side pocket after it had already passed it!! He had an easy shot with a nice angle on the 1-ball in that same side pocket to come up for the 2-ball in the opposite side, however, the cue ball just kept rolling and rolling until it sat right on top of the 7-ball which was hanging in the top left corner pocket. (Nice if had knocked the 7-ball in!) He asked how much a ball and opted to take 2/9ths of the pot.
2. Larry’s teammate Bryan W, Table 03; 1st time since week 14 of 2023_24 Winter Season. Made the 7-ball in the top left corner pocket. The 1-ball was an easy-peasy shot, but leaving no position for the 2-ball, so he, therefore, also opted for 2/9ths of the pot!

• The remaining raffle pot rolls over to Week 07.  

OTHER:

1. NO missing players again this week!
2. Brian C made his season debut for Racks & Balls, scoring 66.
3. We want to wish Jesus a speedy recovery!
4. Also, wishing Jerry W a speedy recovery! (I promise not to hit you as hard next time!) 🙂

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Julian F (his 2nd for this season) and Jimmy S (his 1st for this season) each shot a perfect 80.
2. Jerry R scored 77 points.
3. Ramiro G and Ed S each tallied 76.

RAFFLE Status:

1. AJ N, Table 13; was selected for the first time ever. He made the 5-ball in the top left corner. He had a very decent shot on the 1-ball, but nerves may have taken over and he managed to overcut it and miss.
2. AJ picked his teammate Kyle B, Table 13; (first time this season) who manage to break dry.
3. The entire raffle pot rolls over to Week 06.

OTHER:

1. There were no missings this week!!
2. I wish I was as witty as Paul! Nothing else to say for this week!!

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Scott C accomplished his first 80 for this season.
2. Zane E shot a 76.
3. Romy G, Craig P and Bob K each scored 73.

RAFFLE Status:

1. AC C was picked first, 1st time this season since week 6 of 2025 Summer Season, broke dry on Table 11. The 6-ball rattled in the pocket but wouldn’t fall.
2. Mark H, picked for his 1st time this season since week 3 of the 2025 Winter Season, made 2 balls on his Table 13 break.  He had a sharp cut on the 1-ball in the left side pocket. He made that with ease but left the cue ball on the top rail and had a long shot on the 2-ball. He therefore, opted for 3/9ths of the pot.
3. The remaining raffle pot rolls over to Week 05.

OTHER:

1. Four people made their season debuts:
   • First time to our league, Casey J made his debut for the Chalkoholics shooting a 45.
   • Also first time to our league, Leynard D made his debut for the Sharpe Shooters with a 64.
   • Lisa L made hers for the PhaCues.
   • And Jerry R made his for the Pocket Rattlers.
2. There were no missing players this week!

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Larry P and Alex O each ended with their first 80 for this season.
2. Scott C and Taka T each shot 77.
3. Romy G scored 76.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Andrew S, Table 4; sank the 5-ball on the break shot. He had a long shot on the 1-ball and was unable to pocket it.  Despite his attempt, he couldn’t cash out.
2. Scott C, Table 9; first time picked in a very long time, made 2 balls on the break. He had an easy shot for the 2-ball with great position for the 3-ball. He was debating to try for position to get on the 4-ball, but decided to just make the 3-ball and cash out with 4/9ths of the pot.
3. The remaining raffle pot rolls over to Week 04.

OTHER:

1. Pocket Rattlers had one absence which caused a 24-point HCP decrease and generated (the MAX) 16-point bonus to their Scorpion opponent.
2. Enrollment for the Top Shooter side-pot competition is now closed.  Nobody joined.
3. Roster size deadline is also now passed, so if your team has four, it needs to stay at 4 for the remainder of the season.  Same if it has five.
4. Larry P made his season debut with Road Warriors, and as mentioned above, scored his 1st 80 for this season!
5. Bryan W also made his debut with the Road Warriors.
6. Bill F made his season debut with Conniving Chupacabras.
7. John W made his season debut with Free Agents.
8. The last of the roster changes was Norberto E added as the full-time player and Bill S listed as a sub on The Bull Shooters. Frank I was added to the Scorpions. Don P and Casey J were both added to the Chalkoholics.

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Kevin C had a perfect 80 for the 2nd week in a row! Kyle B, Mike B and Dennis S also shot a perfect 80.
2. Frank C scored a 77.
3. Alex O knocked down 76.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Jimmy S (1st time since winning on Week 15 of last season), Table12; made the 4-ball in the top right corner pocket. The 6-ball was right in-between the cue ball and the 1-ball. Even though the 1-ball was just inches away from the bottom left corner pocket, he tried to masse it around the 6-ball, but was unable to get a hit on it.
2. Sean B was chosen next, Table 4; made the 6-ball in the top right corner pocket. He had a clean shot on the 1-ball in the bottom right corner pocket, but shockingly, he missed.
3. The entire raffle pot rolls over to Week 03.  

OTHER:

1. Roster alterations since sign-up night:
   • Jerry G was removed from the Scorpions.
   • Melvin C was removed from the Bull Shooters.
   • Don P and Casey J were added to the Chalkoholics.
2. Bull Shooters had one absence causing no HCP impact.
3. Tom K made his debut for the Pocket Rattlers scoring 72.
4. Ed F made his debut for the Wolff Pack shooting 75.
5. One deadline approaching in Week 03.  By 11pm on that night:
   • Last chance to fill in roster-specific subs.  If a team continues to have open slots at 11pm, they will remain open through the remainder of the season.

Outstanding outing(s):

1. Julian F, Jerry W and teammate Kevin C started the season with their first perfect 80.
2. Roy S shot a 77.
3. Steve VD and Romy G each tallied 74 points.

RAFFLE Status:

1. Steve VD was selected 1st and made a ball on Table 14, but unfortunately it was the cue ball!  300 tickets were invested this week.
2. Tim B was the second person selected, Table 8; and did not reap a reward for it either, breaking dry.
3. The entire raffle pot rolls over to Week 02.  

OTHER:

1. Team name change since sign-up night:
   • Choppers is now Alv Hielo
2. Road Warriors had one absence causing NO HCP impact.
3. Bull Shooters had one absence also causing NO HCP impact.
4. Racks & Balls had one absence also with NO HCP impact.
5. Zero individuals invested in the Top Shooter side-pot competition.  The deadline to enroll is 11pm on Week 03 – Oct 23rd.  This season will require playing a minimum of 12 weeks to qualify.  See rule 24.B for more details. Let Nancy know if you’d like to get in!!
6. CUBS win and are 2-2. The play again on Saturday! GO CUBBIES!

The official signup for the general public concluded with 17 teams enrolled. The season will end on 26Feb2026’s Party night. Also, because we’ll have more than 14 teams playing each week, there will be 7-foot tables included in this season’s schedule. There will also be 3 Thursdays that we will not play, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

If any other individuals are interested to join in, please notify the venue (Shooter’s Sports Bar and Billiards, Grayslake Illinois)  before Tuesday, 07Oct2025::7:00pm.  The venue will, in turn, notify the league operator by the final deadline of 8pm on the same night.

The season’s match play officially begins on Thursday, 09Oct2025 at 7:30pm.

The captains/delegates at the meeting participated in a rule change discussion and vote.  Summary of the discussions, but no changes were implemented:

1. Scotch Doubles. Asked if we can have more than 1 coach per game. Voted NO, leave as only 1 coach for time restraints. Has worked out very well.
2. ACS Participation. Voted NO again for this season.
3. FARGO Participation. It was brought up to me by a few people to have the FARGO rating for our league. That was also voted NO by a large majority.
4. Raffle Suggestion. It was suggested that for the Break & Run raffle, that if ANY ball/s were made on the break, and you didn’t have a decent shot to shoot, you can quit and get paid a flat payout of $50. That was also voted NO.

RAFFLE Status:

There were 272 chances invested in this evening’s raffle opportunity.

1. Goose, Table 7: was picked for the start of this season and broke dry!
2. Goose, Table 7: picked himself for a 2nd try and still didn’t get the opportunity to cash out any prize money, breaking dry again!
3. The entire pot rolls over to 2025 Autumn season’s Week 01.

OTHER:

1. Week 3 is the cut-off to add subs to your roster!! After that your roster is as-is!!!!