Best Amateur/Semi-Pro Players in Your State

[Black-Balled]

"without a doubt, the best amatuer player in virginia would be Chris Loar............he plays at a pro speed but doesn't play for a living so i'd say he's still considered an amatuer. 17 place at the US Open last year is pretty strong........."

Vapoolplayer,

Chris just won the TAP 5-6-7 singles 8 ball tournament yesterday in VF. I saw him beat a local favorite from my area 5-3 in the semi's. I think first was $2200. I saw him hit a jump shot from about 2 1/2 ft where he cut the ball in the corner then came around two rails straight on the eight. One of the best shots I've seen in person.

I think that is 2 VF wins for Chris in the last 2 years. I agree he is the best in VA and he is the 2004Staate Champ for 9b too.

 

[TannerPruess]

South dakota

Shane Van Boening

he just won the AA division last weekend

 

[Ctatyk]

Illinois.......James Baraks, Jesse Bowman, Marco Marquez (sp?).

Don't forget Jaimey Bowman(Jesse's older brother). Tommy Hernandez is pretty good too. Also Josh Johnson is right up in there.

 

[Chicken_Blood]

Just name your state, and the best amateur/semi-pro players that you know personally, and that you've seen play.

Texas
Steve Smith - Lizard

 

[Rickw]

Yes they are, very well, as I'm sure you know. Great people too. Their dads name is also Redante; he has done a great job with his kids being a single parent.

Thanks for the info. I didn't know the dad was a single parent!! Wow! They seem like such great kids too! Redante, the dad, likes to play too huh? I saw him yesterday at the Jointed Cue trying to match up. I'll bet he plays pretty sporty too.