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Mike Davis defeats Ryan McCreesh to take the Blaze 9-Ball Tour Championship
Mike Davis with owner Ernie Arcaro


Blaze 9 Ball Tour Championships was held on January 27-28, at Atlantic City Billiards. I want to start with by thanking all the sponsors.
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Special thanks to Ernie for hosting the event. A strong field of 93 players am out to play, players like Mike Davis, Ryan McCreesh, Mika Immonen, Jerry Slivka, Allen Hopkins, Manny Chau, Shin Park just to name a few great players that came out to play.
Leading the way was Ryan McCreesh and Mika Immonen paying each other for the hot set this was a blow out with Ryan McCreesh Beating Mika Immonen 9-3 to get to the hot seat but the big story once again was Mike Davis coming from the loser side to get to the finals. In the finals it was Mike Davis VS Ryan McCreesh, Davis has to beat McCreesh twice and that he did winning the first match 7-2 and the second match 9-4, to win the 2007 Blaze 9 Ball Tour Championship.
Complete Results:
1st Mike Davis $3400 + US Open
2nd Ryan McCreesh $1450 + US Open
3rd Mika Immonen $700 + US Open
4th Shaun Wilkie $500 + US Open
5th Joey Testa $500 US Open
5th Ed Mastshonek $500 + US Open
7th Adam Kielar $200 + Hopkins pro am bar box
7th Manny Chau $200 + Hopkins pro am bar box
9th Shin Park $175 + Joss
9th Mhet Vergara $175 + Joss
9th David Abraham $175 + Joss
9th Rob Pole $175 + Joss
13th Allen Hopkins $120 + Joss
13th Brandon Shuff $120 + Joss
13th Danny Basavich $120 + Joss
13th Joey Kong $120 + Joss
17th Eddie Abraham $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Joe Frady $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Jerry Slivka $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Brady Jones $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Noel Bensurto $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Eric Heiland $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Mike Prasentsy $90 + Hopkins AM
17th Barry Banks $90 + Hopkins AM
Shin Park


Shin Park goes back to back at Skyline
Skyline Billiards hosted Blaze 9 ball tour on December 16th a strong field of 27 players came out to play players like Shin Park, Tony Robles, Mika Immonen, Mike Miller, Marc Vidal and player of the year Matt Krah.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Tony Robles with wins over Lionel Rivera 7-1, Mike Miller 7-6, Mika Immonem 7-5, and Marc Vidal 7-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Shin Park with wins over Liz Ford 7-3, Greg McAndrews 7-5, Rob Pole 7-2, and Matt Krah 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat was Tony Robles vs Shin Park this was a great match but when it was all said and done it was Shin Park pulling away late for the win 7-5, sending Tony Robles to the one loss side. Waiting for Tony Robles on the one loss side was Chuck Altomare, this to was a great match with Chuck Altomare winning the match 7-5 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Chuck Altomare vs Shin Park, Chuck Altomare has to beat Shin Park twice but it didn’t take that Shin Park was in stroke and won the match 7-0 in less then twenty minutes.

Complete Results:
1st Shin Park $750
2nd Chuck Altomare $370
3rd Tony Robles $250
4th Mika Immonen $150
5th/6th Marc Vidal $90 Matt Krah $90
Shin Park comes back to take Leisure Time
Shin Park


Blaze 9 Ball Tour was hosted by Leisure Time Billiards on Sunday December 2, 2007. This was a strong field of 27 players, players like Shin Park, Mike Miller, Marc Vidal, Eddie Abraham, Mike Fingers and Points Leader Matt Krah.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Mike Miller with wins over Rob Omen 7-1, Rob Pole 7-6, and Mike Fingers 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Shin Park with wins over Ryan Klett 7-0, Greg McAndrews 7-2, and Jorge Rodriquez 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Shin Park vs Mike Miller this was a great match with Mike Miller pulling away late to win the match 7-5, sending Skin Park to the one loss side. Waiting for Shin Park on the on loss side was Marc Vidal. This was a one man show with Shin Park winning easily 6-3.
Playing in the finals is Shin Park vs Mike Miller Shin Park has to beat Mike Miller twice in the first set Shin Park was in gear winning the first match easily 7-2, and in the second set it was a great match but when it was all said and done it was Shin Park winning the second set and the event 7-4.


Complete Results:
1st Shin Park $700
2nd Mike Miller $350
3rd Marc Vidal $200
4th Eddie Abraham $150
5th/6th Mike Fingers $70 Jorge Rodriquez $70
Owner Holden Chin with Shaun Wilkie


Wilkie goes back to back at Raxx
Blaze 9 ball tour was hosted by Raxx Bar & Grill on Sunday November 25, 2007. A strong field of 28 came our to play, players like Shaun Wilkie, Shin Park, Carmen Lombardo, Marc Vidal, Eddie Abraham and points leader Matt Krah.
Leading the top half of the bracket Shaun Wilkie with wins over Eddie Abraham 7-0, Kevin Overton 7-5, Mhet Vergara 7-3 and Matt Krah 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the braket was Shin Park with wins over Mike Fingers 7-3, Carl Khan 7-4, Mike Miller 7-4 and Carmen Lombardo 7-6. Playing for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Shin Park this was a one way match with Shaun Wilkie taking control from the start and winning the match 7-3, and sending Shin Park to the one loss side.
Waiting for Shin Park on the one loss side was Carmen Lombardo this too was a one sided match with Shin Park winning 7-3 to get to the finals. In the finals it was Shaun Wilkie vs Shin Park this was a great match with Shaun Wilkie pulling away late to win the match 7-4.

Complete Results:
1st Shaun Wilkie $750
2nd Shin Park $380
3rd Carmen Lombardo $250
4th Mark Vidal $200
5th/6th Matt Krah $100 Eddie Abraham $100
Shaun Wilkie takes Blaze Skyline
Owner Sammy Wu with Shaun Wilkie


Blaze 9 Ball Tour was hosted by Skyline Billiards on Sunday November 18, 2007. A strong field of 34 players came out to play. Players like Shaun Wilkie, Marc Vidal, Alex Gilvary, Eddie Abraham, Shin Park, and Jorge Rodriquez.
Leading the top half of the bracket Alex Gilvary with wins over Gordon R 7-3, Mike Fingers 7-5, Shin Park 7-5, and Matt Krah 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket Shaun Wilkie with wins over David Abraham 7-6, Dave Shlemperis 7-0, Manny Cheu 7-3, and Jorge Rodriquez 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Alex Gilvary this was a great match with Shaun Wilkie coming back from 6-2 to win on the hill 7-6, and sending Alex Gilvary to the one loss side. Waiting for Alex Givary on the one loss side was Marc Vidal this was a great match but when it was all said and done it was Marc Vidal coming out with the win on the hill 6-5, to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Shaun Wilkie vs Marc Vidal, Mark Vidal has to beat Shaun Wilkie twice to win the tournament. This was a great match with the first set going hill hill it was Shaun Wilkie winning the match 7-6 and the tournament.

Complete Results:
1st Shaun Wilkie $950
2nd Marc Vidal $525
3rd Alex Gilvary $250
4th Eddie Abraham $200
5th/6th Jorge Rodriquez $110 Matt Krah $110
7th/8th Shin Park $80 Manny Chau $80
Shin Park


Shin Park lights up Comet
Comet Billiards hosted the Blaze 9 Ball Tour on Sunday Nov. 11, 2007 a strong field of 36 players came out to play. Players like Shin park, Many Chau, Danny Green, Joseph Testa, Shaun Wilkie, and Carmen Lombardo to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shin Park with wins over Matt Krah 7-4, Ray Mendez 7-1, Gerard Soriano 7-1, Manny Chau 7-4. Leading the bottom half on of the bracket was Danny Green with wins over Kevin Overton 7-1, Carmen Lombardo 7-5, John Alicia 7-1, Rob Pole 7-3, and Shaun Wilkie 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Shin Park vs Danny Green, this was a one way match with Shin Park taking control from the start and never looking back winning easily 7-1, sending Danny Green to the one loss side. Waiting for Danny on the one loss side was Manny Chau this too was a one way match with Manny Chau winning 6-0 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Manny Chau vs Shin Park, Manny Chau has to beat Shin Park twice. The first set went hill hill with Chau winning but in the second set it was all Shin Park winning 6-2 to win the tournament.

Complete Results:
1st Shin Park $980
2nd Manny Chau $480
3rd Danny Green $250
4th Joseph Testa $150
5th/6th Shaun Wilkie $110 Carmen Lombardo $110
7th/8th Joey Kong $80 Ed Matushonek $80
Shaun Wilkie shines in Atlantic City
Shaun Wilkie


Atlantic City Billiards Club hosted the Blaze 9 Ball Tour on Sunday Oct. 28, 2007. Thirty-Two players came out to play. Players like Shaun Wilkie, Matt Krah, Eddie Abraham, Liz Ford, Al Waldo and Joseph Testa.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Bob Mapes 7-1, Matt Krah 7-1, Bill Smith Jr.7-5, and Al Waldo 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Sharon Ohanlon 7-3, Darren Defilippis 7-4, Carl Morgan 7-6, and Joey Testa 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Eddie Abraham vs Shaun Wilkie, this match was all Shaun Wilkie winning the match easily 7-2 and send Eddie Abraham to the one lost side. Waiting for Abraham on the one loss side was Matt Krah it was all Krah winning the match easily 6-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Shaun Wilkie vs Matt Krah, Matt Krah has top beat Wilkie twice but it only took one set. The match was all Wilkie winning easily 7-1 to win the tournament.

Complete Results:
1st Shaun Wilkie $650
2nd Matt Krah $310
3rd Eddie Abraham $200
4th Liz Ford $150
5th/6th Al Waldo $75 Joey Testa $75
Winner Mike Miller and Owner Bob Maidhof


Mike Miller Wins his first Blaze Event
Blaze Stop # 32 was hosted by Drexeline Billliards on Sunday October 21st. A strong field of 30 players came out to play, Players like Danny Basavich, Karen Korr, Joey Testa, Liz Ford, Josh Brothers, Pam Treadway, Mike Miller, Julie Kelly, and Matt Krah.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Joey Testa with wins over Shaun Dobson 7-6, Joe Hong 7-1, Wes Dobson 7-1, and Matt Krah 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mike Miller with wins over Julie Kelly 7-3, Steve Shaw 7-2, and Karen Corr 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat was Joey Testa vs Mike Miller this was a great match but when it was all said and done it was Mike Miller coming away with the win 7-4 and sending Joey Testa to the one loss side. Waiting for Joey Testa on the one loss side was Matt Krah this was a one way match with Joey Testa running away with the match 6-2, to get to the finals for a rematch with Mike Miller.
In the finals it was a rematch with Mike Miller vs Joey Testa, Testa has to beat Mike Miller twice but it was Mike Miller’s day he won the first set 6-3 to win the his first Blaze Tournament.
Complete Results:
1st Mike Miller $730
2nd Joey Testa $460
3rd Matt Krah $380
4th Karen Corr $175
5th/6th Eddie Abraham $70 Danny Basavich $70
Eddie Abraham Rocks Rockaway
Owner Bob Guerra, winner Eddie Abraham, and player Antonio Collozzi


Blaze Tour 9 Ball Tour was hosted by Rockaway Billiards in Rockaway N.J. On Sunday October 7, 2007, A strong field came out to play with players like Eddie Abraham, Eddie Hodan, Mike Miller, Gerard Soriano, Carmen Lombardo and points leader Mike Fingers. Special thanks Bob Geurra for hosting the event.
Antonio Collozzi thinks he "gots" game and anyone that wants to play some should come and see him at a Blaze event.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Ed Hodan with wins over Carl Khan 7-3, Bob Geurra 7-6, Matt Krah 7-5, Mike Miller 7-2. leading the bottom half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Robert Kay 7-6, Corey Eulas 7-2, Mike Fingers 7-2, Mike Johnson 7-0.
Playing for the hot set was Eddie Abraham vs Ed Hodan, this was a great match that went hill hill. When it was all said and done it was Eddie Abraham getting the hot seat and sending Ed Hodan to the one loss side. Waiting for Ed Hodan on the one loss side was Mike Miller but this match was all Hodan winning the match easily 6-3 to get back to the finals.
In the finals it was rematch Ed Hodan vs Eddie Abraham this too was a great match again it was Eddie Abraham winning 6-4.

Complete Results:
1st Eddie Abraham $600
2nd Ed Hodan $300
3rd Mike Miller $170
4th Gerard Soriano $100
5th/6th Carmen Lombardo, Mike Johnson $50
Winner Adam Kielar and Owner Holden Chin


Adam Kielar takes Raxx Blaze
Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 30 was hosted by Raxx Bar and Grill in West Hempstead NY. A strong field came out to play, players like Adam Kielar, Shaun Wilkie, Rob Omen, Mike Davis, Mike Miller, Eddie Abraham, Carl Khan, and our new points leader Mike Finger.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Emily Harrison 7-0, Rob Pole 7-0, Mike Miller 7-5, and Rob Omen 7-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Adam Kielar with wins over Wali Muhammad 7-4, Matt Krah 7-6, Carol Martorana 7-1, and Mike Davis 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Adam Kielar this was a great match that had Adam Kielar pulling away late to win the match 7-5 sending Shaun Wilkie to the one loss side. Waiting for Wilkie on the one loss side was Eddie Abraham this too was a great match that went hill hill, when it was all said and done it was Shaun Wilkie winning the match.
Playing in the finals was Adam Kielar vs Shaun Wilkie, Shaun Wilkie has to beat Adam Kielar two matches to win the tournament. Shaun won the first match 6-4 but it was all Adam in the second match to 5-2 to win his first Blaze event.
Complete Results:
1st Adam Kielar
2nd Shaun Wilkie
3rd Eddie Abraham
4th Mike Miller
5th/6th Rob Omen, Mike Davis
Tony Robles takes Q-Ball
Picture winner Tony Robles, Owner Jose Garcia, runner up Lee Holt


Blaze 9 ball tour stop # 29 was hosted by Q-Ball Billiards in Vineland NJ, Special thanks to Jose Garcia for hosting the event. A great field came out to play players like Tony Robles, Lee Holt, Shaun Wilkie, Mike Fingers, Rob Pole, Matt Krah, Wali Muhammad, and Dawn Hopkins came out to play.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Carlo Fauretto 7-2, Steve Shaw 7-4, Dawn Hopkins 7-5 and Tony Robles 7-3. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Lee Holt with wins over Frank Bogush 7-2, Paul Batcheler 7-3, Matt Krah 7-6, Don Polo 7-6, and Mike Fingers 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Lee Holt, this was a one sided match with Lee Holt running away with the match 7-3 sending Shaun Wilkie to the one loss side. Waiting for Shaun Wilkie was Tony Robles, this was a great match witch had Wilkie up 5-1 in a race to 6 only to lose the match on the hill 6-5 sending Robles to the finals against Lee Holt.
In the finals it was Tony Robles vs Lee Holt, Tony Robles had to beat Lee Holt twice and he did just that winning the first set one the hill and winning the second set easily to win the tournament.
Complete Results:
1st Tony Robles $1000
2nd Lee Holt $400
3rd Shaun Wilkie $250
4th Mike Fingers $200
5th/6th Ariel Rivera, Robert Pole $150
7th/8th Wali Muhammad, David Abraham $75
Winner Loye Bolyard, Owner Ken Olschewske
and runner up Shaun Wilkie


Loye Bolyard takes Empire
Blaze 9 Ball Tour stop # 28 was hosted by Empire Billiards in Mount Holly NJ on Sept 15, 2007 Great field came out to play, Players like Shaun Wilkie, Loye Boyard, Matt Krah, Paul Robinson, Chuck Pendrak, Lou Guynee, Mike Fingers, and Melisa Mundo. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Empire.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Chuck Pendrak, and leading the bottom half of the bottom was Loye Bolyard. When these two met to play for the hot seat it was a great match that went back and forth but when it was all said and done it was Loye Bolyard winning the match sending Chuck Pendrak to the one loss side. Waiting for Chuck Pendrak on the one loss side was Shaun Wilkie it was all Wilkie taking care of business to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Shaun Wilkie vs Loye Bolyard this was a match that was over before it started it was all Loye Bolyard winning easily
Complete Results:
1st Loye Bolyard
2nd Shaun Wilkie
3rd Chuck Pendrack
4th Lou Guynee
5th/6th Al Waldo, Paul Robinson
Chavez conquers Castle
Ignacio Chavez


Blaze 9 Ball Tour stop # 27 made its way to Castle Billiards in East Rutherford NJ September 9th 2007 a great field came out to play. Players like Chavez, Tony Robles, Joey Kong, Steve Lillis, Shaun Wilkie, Bristol Bob Begey and point leader Matt Krah.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Tony Robles and Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Chavez when these two played for the hot seat it was Chavez pulling away with the win and sending Tony Robles to the one loss side. Waiting for Tony Robles on the one lost side was Bristol Bob this was a great match with Bristol Bob winning to get to the finals in the finals it was Bristol Bob VS Chavez the tournament belonged to Chaves winning the match easily.
Complete Results:
1st Chavez $700
2nd Bristol Bob $400
3rd Tony Robles $250
4th Shaun Wilkie $200
5th/6th Mike Miller, Joey Kong $150
Tony Robles and Mike MIller
Tony Robles takes Leisure Time Blaze
Blaze Tour Stop # 26 was hosted by Leisure Time Billiards in Levittown, NY on Sunday Aug 26th 2007. A field of 37 players came out to play. Players like Beau Baur, Tony Robles, Oscar Bonilla, Mark Vidal, Bristol Bob Begey, and Mike Miller.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Tony Robles with wins over Sean Gavins 7-1, Brian Cap 7-1, Carol Martorana 7-2, Wali Muhammad 7-3, and Marc Vidal 7-0. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mike Miller with wins over Jorge Rodriquez 7-4, Vinnie Leone 7-2, Gordon R 7-3, and Brostol Bob 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Mike Miller vs Tony Robles, it was all Robles winning the match easily 7-3 and sending Miller to the one loss side. Waiting for Mike Miller on the one loss side was Bristol Bob. This match was all Mike Miller running away with the match 7-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was a rematch Tony Robles vs Mike Miller. This was a great match one set race to 9, the match went hill, hill with Tony Robles pulling it off for the win 9-8.
Complete Results:
1st Tony Robles $700
2nd Mike Miller $400
3rd Bristol Bob $250
4th Marc Vidal $200
5th/6th Beau Baer, Oscar Bonilla $100
7th/8th Wali Muhammad, Liz Ford $75
Mike Davis shines in Atlantic City
Mike Davis


Blaze 9 ball tour stop # 25 was hosted by Atlantic City Billiards Club on Sunday Aug. 19th. A strong field of 33 came out to play, players like Ronnie Alcano, Mike Fingers, Matt Krah, Shaun Wilkie, Mike Miller and Mike Davis to name few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Ronnie Alcano with wins over Jay Jones 7-4, Adam Kielar 7-2, Gary Barnish 7-1, and Bob Maidhof 7-2. leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mike Davis with wins over Barry Bowman 7-1, Joey Testa 7-5, Liz Ford 7-0, and Mike Miller 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Mike Davis va Ronnie Alcano this was a great match with Mike Davis winning 7-5 sending Ronnie Alcano to the one loss side. Waiting for Ronnie on the one loss side was Mike Miller this was a great match with Ronnie Alcano coming back to win the match 6-4. In the finals it was Mike Davis vs Ronnie Alcano. Alcano had to win twice. Alcano won the first set 7-6 but Mike Davis won the second set 6-4 to win the event.
Complete Results:
1st Mike Davis $600
2nd Ronnie Alcano $400
3rd Mike Miller $250
4th Bob Maidhof $150
5th/6th Matt Krah $100 Shaun Wilkie $100
7th/8th Carl Morgan $50 Adam Kielar $50
Owner Sammy Wu, winner Neils Feijen and Rob Pole
Niels Feijen lights up Blaze Skyline
Blaze 9 Ball Tour was hosted by Skyline billiards on Aug. 12th. A strong field of 64 came out to play. Players like Ronnie Alcano, Niels Feijen, Mika Immonen, Chavez, Dennis Orcollo, Jose Parica, Shin Park, Lee Vann Corteza , Shaun Wilkie and points leader Matt Krah. Special thanks to Sammy Wu and Rob Pole for hosting the event.
This was a great tournament with big names getting knock into to the one lost side by up in coming players. Duc Lam beat Mika Immonen 7-4, Mike Miller beat Neils Fejien on the hill 7-6, Brandon Shuff beats Jose Parica 5-4.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Chavez with wins over Ahmed Aly 7-1, Shin Park 7-2, Rob Pole 7-6, Matt Krah 7-3, and Ronnie Alcano 7-3. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Carl Khan 7-0, Billy G 7-2, Duc Lam 7-0, Mike Miller 7-3, and Dennis Orcollo 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Chavez this was a one side match with Chavez running away with the match easily 7-3 and sending Shaun Wilkie to the one lost side. Making his move from the one lost side was Niels Feijen with wins over Oscar Bonilla 5-3, Shin Park 5-1, Thomas Wan 5-3, Matt Krah 5-4, Dennis Orcollo 5-4, Mika Immonen 5-3, and Shaun Wilkie 5-1.
In the finals it was Neils Fejien Vs Chavez, Niels Feijen would have to beat Chavez twice and he did just that beating Chavez 7-1 and 5-1 easily to win the tournament.
Complete Results:
1st Niels Feijen $1400
2nd Chavez $1100
3rd Shaun Wilkie $750
4th Mika Immonen $300
5th/6th Dennis Orcoll,/Ronnie Alcano $250
7th/8th Matt Krah,Chuck Altmore $200
9th-12th Brandon Shuff, Thomas Wan, Mike Miller, Lee Corteza $130
Shaun Wilkie and Mike Davis split at Drexeline
Shaun Wilkie, Bob Maidhof, and Mike Davis


Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 23 was hosted by Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill PA on Aug. 5th. A strong field of 55 players came out to play. Special thanks to Bob Maidhof and staff for a wonderful job well done.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Lou Patrikios 7-5, Sharon Ohanlon 7-0, Danny Mulhollen Sr. 7-2, Shaun Dobson 7-3, Marc Vidal 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mike Davis with wins over Keith Chrisman 7-2, Brandon Shuff 7-0, David Abraham 7-6, Matt Krah 7-2, Mike Finger 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat it was Shaun Wilkie vs Mike Davis but Davis had no shot as Wilkie pulled away and never looked back winning easily 7-5, sending Davis to the one loss side. Waiting for Davis was Fingers but it was all Davis winning the match 7-5, to get to the finals. In the finals Shaun Wilkie and Mike Davis split.
Complete Results:
1st Shaun Wilkie
2nd Mike Davis
3rd Mike Fingers
4th Brandon Shuff
5th/6th Adam Kielar, Marc Vidal
7th/8th Danny Mulhollem, Matt Krah
9th-12th Shaun Dobson, Wali Muhammad, Mike Miller, Jorge Rodriquez
Owner Greg Taylor with winner Eddie Abraham
Abraham takes Cosmo's by storm
Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 22 was hosted by Cosmo’s Billiards on July 29th in Scranton PA. This Pool Hall is under new owner Greg Taylor is the new owner so if you are in the area stop by and visit Cosmo’s Billiards. 39 players came out to play, player like Eddie Abraham, Dennis Hatch, Shaun Wilkie, Liz Ford, Matt Krah, Joe Hong, Greg Taylor, Bucky Souvanthong and Chuck Altmore.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Bucky Souvanthong with wins over Sam Preambo 7-3, Mark Presinzano 7-0, Mike Johnson 7-3, Liz Ford 7-2, Shaun Wilkie 7-0. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Keith Christman 7-5. Rex Hunt 7-2, Ron Pointowski 7-6, Joe Hong 7-1, and Cosmo 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat was Eddie Abraham vs Bucky Souvanthong, this was a great match that went hill hill with Eddie Abraham winning the set 7-6 sending Bucky to the one loss side. Waiting for Bucky on the one loss side was Shaun Wilkie, this match also went hill, hill with Bucky taking control of the last rack and never looking back winning the match 5-4 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was a rematch between Eddie Abraham vS Bucky Souvanthong. It was all Eddie Abraham from the start winning the match easily 7-5.
Complete Results:
1st Eddie Abraham $1390
2nd Bucky Souvanthong $600
3rd Shaun Wilkie $450
4th Dennis Hatch $250
5th/6th Cosmo, Rich Larussa $175
7th/8th Ed Matushonek, Joe Hong $125
Marc Videl wins in the Green Room
Winner Marc Videl and Wali Muhammad


Blaze 9 Ball Tour was hosted by Green Room Billiards in Maple Shade, NJ on Sunday July 22, 2007. A strong field of players came out to play, players like Marc Vidal, Eddie Abraham, Matt Krah, Joe Hong, John Spencer, Wali Muhammad, Robert Pole and Liz Ford.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Wali Muhammad with wins over Michael Dechnik 7-6, Mike Finger 7-1, Joe Hong 7-5. Leading the bottom half was Marc Vidal with wins over Barns 7-5, Matt Krah 7-4 and Liz Ford 7-6.
Playing for the hot seat was Wali Muhammad vs Marc Vidal this was a great match that went hill, hill but when it was all said and done it was Marc Vidal coming away with the win and sending Wali Muhammad to the one loss side. Waiting for Wali Muhammad on the one loss side was Liz Ford this too was a great match that went hill hill with Muhammad winning 7-6 to get back to the finals.
In the finals it was a rematch with Marc Vidal vs Wali Muhammad This time it was Marc Vidal running away with the match 7-4.
Complete Results:
1st Marc Vidal $500
2nd Wali Muhammad $290
3rd Liz Ford $150
4th Joe Hong $80
Owner Rob Pole, winner Jose Parica and owner Sammy Wu
Parica makes Blaze comeback at Skyline
Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 20 was hosted by Skyline Billiards in Brooklyn NY, This event took place on July 14th & 15th. A strong field of 47 came out to play, players like Jose Parica, Shin Park, Dennis Orcollo, Warren Kiamco, Ginky, Chavez, Mike Davis, Nico Otterman, Sabastian Staab, and Tony Rodriquez.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shin Park with wins over Matt Krah 9-4, Al Lapena 9-6, Nico Ottermann 9-5, Chavez 9-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Jose Parica with wins over Ray Lee 9-4, Marc Vidal 9-4, Rob Pole 9-4, George San Souci 9-8, and Warren Kiamco 9-7.
Playing for the hot seat was Shin Park vs Jose Parica this was a great match that went back and forth with Shin Park pulling it off a 9-7 win and sending Jose Parica to the one loss side. Waiting for Jose Parica on the one loss side Warren Kiamco but it was all Parica as he ran away with the match 7-1 to get back to the finals.
In the finals it was Shin Park vs Jose Parica, this event was a true double elimination Jose Parica has to Shin Park twice. Shin Park jumped out to a 6-1 lead but Parica never gave up and won the match on the hill 9-8. In the second set it was all Jose Parica winning the match and the tournament easily 7-4.
Complete Results:
1st Jose Parica $2000
2nd Park Shin $1100
3rd Warren Kiamco $825
4th Chavez $625
5th/6th Dennis Orcollo $300 Bristol Bob Begey $300
7th/8th Mhet Vergara $200 Al Lapena $200
9th-12th Nico Ottermann $150 Mike Davis $150 Marc Vidal $150 George San Souci $150
Shaun "Got Some" Wilkie takes Raxx Blaze
Winner Shaun Wilkie with 4th place finisher and Manager Rob Omen


Blaze 9 Ball Tour made its way to Raxx Bar & Grill for the 19th stop. Special thanks to Holden Chin and Rob Omen for hosting the event. A field 34 came out to play players like Shaun “Got Some” Wilkie, Matt Krah, Jeremy Sossie, Oscar Bonilla, Liz Ford , Erin Mcmanus, Rob Omen, and Pete Tascarella Sr.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Pete Tascarella Sr. with wins over Jose Burgos 7-5, Jeremy Sossie 7-4, Oscar Bonilla 7-1, and Jorge Rodriguez 7-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Shaun “Got Some” Wilkie with wins over Pete Tascarella Jr. 7-2, Robert Slayback 7-1, Mike Fingers 7-6, and Rob Omen 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat was Pete Tascarella Sr. vs Shaun “Got Some” Wilkie. This was a one way match with Wilkie winning the match easily 7-1 and sending Pete Tascarella Sr to the one loss side. Waiting for Pete Tascarella Sr. one the one losst side was Jorge Rodriguez this was a good match with Pete Tascarella Sr. winning 7-4 to get to the finals for a rematch with Mr. Wilkie In the finals it was Shaun “Got Some” Wilkie vs Pete Tascarella Sr. The first set went hill hill with Pete Tascarella Sr. winning 7-6 in the second set it was all Mr. Got Some winning easily 6-2 and his first Blaze win.
Players to watch out for in the future, Rob Omen is back in stroke and playing great and Erin Mcmanus is getting in stroke for an up coming women’s event. Best of luck to these great players.

Complete Results:
1st Shaun “Got Some “ Wilkie $775
2nd Pete Tascarella Sr. $425
3rd Jorge Rodriguez $325
4th Rob Omen $200
5th/6th Greg Mc Andrews $100 Al Lapena $100
7th/8th Darren Defilippis $50 Beni Giacalone $50
Owner Twiz and winner Chavez
Chavez takes Crown
Blaze Stop # 18 was hosted by Crown Billiards in Pompton Lakes NJ, Special thanks to Twiz for hosting the event a strong field can out to play, players like Chavez, Mike Fingers, Shaun Wilkie, Matt krah, Liz Ford to name a few.
Leading the half of the bracket was Shawn Wilkie with wins over Mike Fingers 7-4, Carmen Lombardo 7-1, And Mike Miller 7-1. Leading the bottom have of the bracket was Chavez with wins over Adam Kielar 7-6, Keith Christman 7-6, Twiz 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Chavez this was a one way match with Chavez running away with the match 7-2 and sending Shaun Wilkie to the one loss side. Waiting for Shaun Wilkie on the one loss side was Mike Fingers this was also a one way match with Shaun Wilkie running away with the match 6-1 to get to the finals for a rematch.
In the finals it was Chavez vs Shaun Wilkie this was all Chavez running away with the match 7-3
Complete Results:
1st Chavez $625
2nd Shaun Wilkie $350
3rd Mike Fingers $250
4th Twiz $200
Eddie Abraham wins Blaze Empire
Owner Ken and winner Eddie Abraham


Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 17 was held on June 10th Hosted by Empire Billiards 32 player came out to play, Player like Danny Basavich, Shin Park, Al Lapena, Matt Krah, Liz Ford and Eddie Abraham to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Al Lapena with wins over Bill Wilson 7-1, Lou Guynee 7-6, Joey Kong 7-3, Shin Park 7-2. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Alan Morris 7-2, Melisa Burr 7-5, Paul Ravel 7-2, and Rob Pole 7-3.
Playing for the hot seat it was Eddie Abraham vs Al Lapena this was a one way match with Abraham taking control of the match from the start and winning the match easily 7-2 sending Lapena to the one loss side. On the one loss side it was Shin Park waiting for Al Lapena a rematch from earlier that day with that same result Lapena winning the match 6-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Al Lapena vs Eddie Abraham Lapena has to beat Abraham twice to win the tournament. Lapena won the first match 7-4 but Eddie Abraham came back to win the second match 6-3 to win the tournament.
Complete Results:
1st Eddie Abraham $900
2nd Al Lapena $350
3rd Shin Park $275
4th Robert Pole $150
5th/6th Mike Miller $100 Danny Basavich $100
Runner up Wali Muhammad, owner Jose Garcia, and winner Santos Sambajon
Sambajon takes Q-Ball Blaze
Blaze 9 Ball Tour made it's sixteenth stop on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at Q-Ball Billiards in Vineland, NJ. 30 players showed up to take their shot at the prize.
Leading the top have of the bracket was Santos Sambajon beating Paol Bachelor 7-2, David Abraham 7-3, and Josh Brothers 7-4. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Wali Muhammad, claiming victory over Bill Smith Jr. 7-6, Jennifer Berretta, 7-1, and Matt Krah 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat it was Santos Sambajon vs Wali Muhammad this was a one sided match with Santos taking control of the match and never looking back winning easily 7-2, sending Muhammad to the one loss side. On the one loss side Wali Muhammad beat Matt Krah once again 5-3 sending him to the finals against Santos Sambajon.
In the finals Muhammad had to win two matches against Sambajon, but only won the first 7-5, Sambajon then went to claim victory over Muhammad in the second match 5-2 giving him stop # 16 of the Blaze 9 Ball Tour.
A honorable mention goes out to Liz Ford, who won six matches in a row, beating Michael Yednak, Ariel Rivera, Sal Marianna, Jennifer Berretta, and Josh Brothers respectively. Then she went up against Matt Krah and lost a match that she had in hand 5-4. Special thanks to Jose Garcia owner of Q-Ball Billiards for hosting the event.
The seventeenth stop of the Blaze 9-Ball Tour will be held Sunday, June 10, 2007 at Empire Billiards in Mount Holly NJ.
Complete Results:
1st Santos Sambajon $800
2nd Wali Muhammad $525
3rd Matt Krah $300
4th Liz Ford $180
5th/6th Josh Brothers $100
Eddie Abraham $100
Josh Brothers wins at Riley's Concord Billiards
Picture Owner Chris Riley, winner Josh Brothers, worker Cheryl Brown


Stop # 15 of the Blaze 9 Ball Tour made it way to Boothwyn PA to Riley’s Concord Billiards. Special thanks to Chris Riley and his wonderful staff for hosting the event.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Chris Riley 9-5, Mike Yednak 9-4, and Liz Ford 9-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Josh Brothers with wins over Sonny Mayer 9-0, Bill Wilson 9-1. Playing for the hot seat was Josh Brothers vs Matt Krah this was a good match with Josh Brothers taken control of the match mid way and he never looked back winning by a score of 9-6, and sending Matt Krah to the one lost side.
Waiting for Matt Krah was Mike Fingers this was a great match that went hill, hill but when it was all said and done it was Matt Krah pulling off the win 7-6.
In the finals it was a rematch of the hot seat Josh Brothers vs Matt Krah this time Josh Brothers ran away with the match winning it easily 7-2.
Complete Results:
1st Josh Brothers $550
2nd Matt Krah $350
3rd Mike Finger $175
4th Liz Ford $100
5th/6th Michael Tosado $50 Bruce McCole $50
David Abraham with owner Bill Haley
David Abraham wins Blaze Comet stop
The Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 14 was held by Comet Billiards in NJ. Special thanks to Bill Haley for hosting the event. A strong field of 33 came out to play, players like points leader Matt Krah, Rob Pole, Liz Ford, Erin Mcmanus, Bucky Souvanthong, Mark Vidal and David Abraham.
Leading the top half of the bracket was David Abraham with wins over Stosh Benton 7-1, Keith Christman 7-2, Brian Cap 7-2, and Robert Pole 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mark Vidal with wins over Nick Restivo 7-2, Gordon R 7-1, Bucky Souvanthong 7-3, and Ryan Smith 7-2.
Playing for the hot seat was David Abraham vs Mark Vidal this was a good match that went down to the end but when it was all said and done it was David Abraham pulling it off with a 7-5 win and sending Mark Vidal to the one loss side. Waiting for Mark Vidal on the one loss side was Bucky Souvanthong, this was a one sided match with Bucky Souvanthong running away with the match 6-3.
In the finals it was David Abraham vs Buck Souvanthong this too was a one side match it was David Abraham and his strong break taking control of the match and winning easily 7-2.
Complete Results:
1st David Abraham $475
2nd Bucky Souvanthong $475
3rd Mark Vidal $250
4th Joey Kong $200
5th Ryan Smith $100 Robert Pole $100
7th Mike Miller $50 Carmen Lombardo $50
Joey Testa defends his Atlantic City Crown
Joey Testa with owner Ernie


Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 13 was hosted by Atlantic City Billiards Club in Atlantic City NJ. A strong field of 32 came out to play players like: Al Lapena, Shaun Wilkie, Joey Testa, Matt Krah, Bob Maidhof, Liz Ford , Sharon O’Hanlon to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shaun Wilkie with wins over Mike Fingers 7-6, Sharon O’Hanlon 7-2, Bob Maidhof 7-4, and Rob Pole 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Joey Testa with wins over Gary Barnish 7-2, Lou Patrikios 7-5, Adam Kielar 7-6, and Al Lapena 7-6.
Play for the hot seat was Shaun Wilkie vs Joey Testa this was a one side match with Joey Testa running away with the match 7-3 sending Shaun Wilkie to the one loss side. Waiting for Shaun Wilkie on the one loss side was Al Lapena this too was a blow out Al Lapena never got started and Shaun Wilkie just had his way at the table winning easily 7-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Joey Testa vs Shaun Wilkie a rematch from earlier that day different match same result Joey Testa to much for Shaun Wilkie on this day winning the match 7-3.
Complete Results:
1st Joey Testa $750
2nd Shaun Wilkie $450
3rd Al Lapena $275
4th Rob Pole $125
5th/6th Adam Kielar $80 Bob MaidHof $80
Owner Tom Nelson, Santos Sambajon (winner), and Mhet Vergara (4th)
Sambajon takes stop #12 at Leisure Time
The Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 12 was hosted by Leisure Time Billiards. Special thanks to Leisure Time Staff for a wonderful event. A strong field of 33 players came out to play, players like Santos Sabajon, Shin Park, Earl Strickland, Oscar Bonilla, Mike Fingers, Liz Ford, Erin McManus, Bora Jeong, and Carol Martorana.
This stop was run by the women. Liz Ford led the way by knocking the great Earl Strickland to the one loss side with a 7-4 win, Liz ended in 5th Place. Then there was Erin McManus with a great tournament as led Shin Park 6-2 before Shin Park stepped it up to win the match 7-6. Erin McManus finished in 9th place.
Leading the way on the top half of the bracket was Oscar Bonilla with wins over Darwin Vergara 7-4, Beau Baur 7-5, Gordon R 7-3, Mhet Vergara 7-6. Leading on the way on the bottom half of the bracket was Santos Sambajon with wins over Michael Wong 7-1, Shin Park 7-6, Adam Kielar 7-5, and Liz Ford 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat was Oscar Bonilla vs Santos Sambajon this was a one sided match with Santos Sambajon winning easily 7-3 sending Oscar Bonilla to the one loss side. Waiting for Oscar Bonilla was Shin Park, Shin Park took control of the match from the start and never looked back winning the match 7-1.
In the finals it was Santos Sambajon vs Shin Park, This was a great match that went back and forth in till it was hill hill with Santos breaking, it only took one swing for Santos to come away with the win 7-6.
Complete Results:
1st Santos Sambajon $800
2nd Shin Park $375
3rd Oscar Bonilla $300
4th Mhet Vergara $150
5th Liz Ford $120 Mike Fingers $120
7th Eddie Vasquez $100 Adam Kielar $100
Shin Park wins stop #11
Shin Park


The Blaze 9 ball Tour Stop # 11 was hosted by Gotham Billiard in NJ. Special thanks to Gotham Billiards Staff for a wonderful job well done. 34 players came out to play on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Shin Park with wins over Mike Aro 7-0, Steve Lillis 7-0, Mike Miller 7-3, and Mark Pantovic 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was David Abraham with wins over Eddie Vazquez 7-4, Bill Duggan 7-3, Joey Kong 7-5 and Billy Kirshner 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat it was David Abraham vs Shin Park this was a one side match with Shin Park pulling away from the stat winning the match easily 7-1 send David Abraham to the one loss side where Chuck Pendrak was waiting this was a great match that went hill hill but when it was all said and done it was David Abraham 7-6 win to get to finals and another chance at Shin Park.
In the finals it was Shin Park vs David Abraham this too was a one sided match with Shin Park winning with the same score 7-1.
Complete Results:
1st Shin Park $650
2nd David Abraham $350
3rd Chuck Pendrak $250
4th Joey Kong $200
5th/6th Billy Kirshner $125 Mark Pantovic $125
7th/8th Bill Duggan $80 Adam Kielar $80
Santos Sambajon, Holden Chin and Eddie Abraham
Sambajon and Abraham split at stop #10
Blaze 9 Ball stop # 10 was hosted by Raxx Pool Room, Bar & Grill in West Hempstead, NY. Special thanks to Holden Chin and his wonderful staff for hosting the event. 48 players came out to play, player like Matt Krah, Santos Sambajon, Park Shin, Adam Kielar, Al Lapena, Eddie Abraham, Mike Fingers and Darwin Vergara.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Erin McManus 7-4, Matt Krah 7-5, Blair 7-4, and Al Lapena 7-1. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Adam Kielar with wins over Chris Capel 7-1, Steve Cerchia 7-2, Beau Baer 7-2, Pete Tascarella Sr. 7-3, and Mike Fingers 7-5.
Playing for the hot seat was Eddie Abraham vs Adam Kielar this was a great match that went back and forth but when it was all said and done it was Eddie Abraham pulling off the win 7-4 and sending Adam Kielar to the one loss side. Making the run on the one loss side was Santos Sambajon with wins over Carol Martorana 6-3, Ray Lee 6-1, Mhet Vergara 6-1, Jorge Rodriquez 6-1, Rob Pole 6-3, Matt Krah 6-3, Al Lapena 6-4, Shin Park 6-4, and Adam Kielar 6-5 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Eddie Abraham vs Santos Sambajon. Both players agrred to share the championship.
Complete Results:
1st Eddie Abraham $800 Santos Sambajon $800
3rd Adam Kielar $300
4th Park Shin $200
5th/6th Mike Fingers $125 Al Lapena $125
7th/8th Thomas Wan $100 Matt Krah $100
9th-12th Jerry Tarantola $70 Blair $70 Pete Tascarella Sr. $70 Rob Pole $70
13th-16th Rob Omen $50 Oscar Bonilla $50 Steve Lillis $50 Jorge Rodriquez $50
Al Lapena wins Rockaway stop
Santos Sambajon, Steve Fette, and Al Lapena


Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 9 was hosted by Rockaway Billiards, in Rockaway NJ. Special thanks to Karen & Bob Guerra for hosting the event and to their staff for a job well done.
A strong field of 40 player came out to play, players like Santos Sambajon, Al Lapena, Gordon R, Mike Miller, Bristol Bob, and Chavez to name a few.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Santos Sambajon with wins over Scott Evens 7-1, Gorden R 7-3, Wali Muhammad 7-6, and Adam Keilar 7-4. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Bristol Bob with wins over Paul Action 7-1, Jim McManus 7-4, Dave Schutte 7-4, Carmen Lombardo 7-5, and Chavez 7-4.
Playing for the hot seat was Santos Sambajon vs Bristol Bob this was a great match that went back and forth, Santos pulled away late to win the match 7-4 and sending Bristol Bob to the one loss side. Making his was through the one loss side was Al Lapena with wins over Jim McManus 7-0, Bill Horne 7-4, Chris Taormina 7-0, Carmen Lombardo 7-2, Adam Kielar 7-0, Chavez 7-3, and Bristol Bob 7-3 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Al Lapena vs Santos Sambajon this was a great match that kept the fans on the edge of there seats when it was all said and done to was Al Lapena with a 9-7 win.
Complete Results:
1st Al Lapena $875
2nd Santo Sambajon $540
3rd Bristol Bob $400
4th Chavez $200
5th/6th Mike Miller $125 Adam Kielar $125
7th/8th Steve Lillis $100 Carmen Lombardo $100
9th/12th Mike Young $50 Paul Robinson $50 Chris Taormina $50 Mhet Vergara $50
Mike Davis with owner Bob Maidhof
Mike Davis wins Drexel Hill Blaze Stop
Blaze 9 Ball Tour Stop # 8 was hosted by Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill PA. I want to thank Bob Maidhof and his wonderful staff for hosting the event. A Strong field of 46 players came out to play.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Allan Hopkins with wins over Geoff Bauer 7-2, John Downie 7-1, Shaun Dobson 7-2, Billy Kirshner 7-0, David Abraham 7-2.
Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Mike Davis with wins over Matt Krah 7-4, Bob Whitfield 7-0, Matt Douglas 7-2, Sam Quinzi 7-2.
Playing for the hot seat was Allan Hopkins vs Mike Davis This was a great match that went back and forth when it was all said and done it was Allan Hopkins coming away with the win 7-5 and sending Mike Davis to the one loss side where David Abraham was waiting this was also a good match with Mike Davis pulling away at the end 6-4, to get to the finals.
In the finals it was a rematch between Mike Davis and Allan Hopkins. This time things were a little different Mike Davis took control of the match late and pulled off a 7-4 victory.
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