This is just a little shout out to Ryan. I remember him coming into a weekly tournament at 13 years of age. He was a top three finisher in the tourney then. He was always polite and had a high revving engine that couldn't stand the wait for the next match or game. You could tell he was consumed with the game in a good way.
His parents chaperoned him to many tournaments and with each passing year he climbed the ladder in ability. The best in town were playing him and teaching him. Soon he was teaching them. Ryan keeps a low profile to the general public concerning his game, but the confidence in his game is apparent.
I don't personally know him, I am merely an acquaintance that crosses paths with him playing the game. Ryan Stone is a good egg in my book.
Last year at the Derby City Classic Ryan finished 81st Bank Pool Event. This year ninth through fourteenth.
Last year he finished 45th One Pocket Event. This year seventh through tenth.
Last year he finished 63rd 9-Ball Event. This year fourth through sixth.
Virtually a unknown he has challenged the best and was in the running for the Derby City overall.
What a difference a year makes, and it makes you wonder what happens next year if he stays the course. Ryan Stone could become the next Shane Van Boening to emerge on the pool scene. The way I look at it it's just a matter of time.
His parents chaperoned him to many tournaments and with each passing year he climbed the ladder in ability. The best in town were playing him and teaching him. Soon he was teaching them. Ryan keeps a low profile to the general public concerning his game, but the confidence in his game is apparent.
I don't personally know him, I am merely an acquaintance that crosses paths with him playing the game. Ryan Stone is a good egg in my book.
Last year at the Derby City Classic Ryan finished 81st Bank Pool Event. This year ninth through fourteenth.
Last year he finished 45th One Pocket Event. This year seventh through tenth.
Last year he finished 63rd 9-Ball Event. This year fourth through sixth.
Virtually a unknown he has challenged the best and was in the running for the Derby City overall.
What a difference a year makes, and it makes you wonder what happens next year if he stays the course. Ryan Stone could become the next Shane Van Boening to emerge on the pool scene. The way I look at it it's just a matter of time.