Tanner and Daya earn Junior National Spots


Kevin Sun and Adam Tanner

On Saturday May 5, 2007 Predator Junior 9 Ball Tour made its way to Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill PA. This was the last chance the two age groups had to qualify for the national championships.

In the 14 and under age group it was Jeremy Gibson leading the top half of the bracket with wins over Christian Giambuzzi, and Briana Miller. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Adam Tanner with wins over Kevin Sun and Joseph White.

Playing for the hot seat it was Jeremy Gibson vs Adam Tanner. This was a great match but when it was all said and done it was Adam Tanner with the win sending Gibson to the one loss side. Making his way thru the one loss side was Kevin Sun with wins over Jackson Jeffreys, Briana Miller, Devon Cataldi and Jeremy Gibson to get to the finals

In the finals it was Adam Tanner vs Kevin Sun. This was a good match but Adam Tanner was a little to much for Kevin Sun winning the match easily.

1st Adam Tanner
2nd Kevin Sun
3rd Jeremy Gibson
4th Devon Cataldi
5th/6th Briana Miller, Joseph White III

Leading the top half of the 19 and under age group was Derek Schwager with wins over Bradly Burgener, Adam Tanner, and Nick Galamblis. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Derrick Daya with wins over Dan McGinnis, Luther Farley and Mike Danato.

Playing for the hot seat it was Derek Schwager vs Derrick Daya. This was a good match with Derek Schwager taking control from the start and winning the match sending Derrick Daya to the one loss side. Waiting for Derrick Daya on the one loss side was Luther Farley. This match was all Daya winning easily to get to the finals.

In the finals, it was a rematch between Derek Schwager and Derrick Daya. This was a true double elimination tournament. Derrick Daya had to beat Derek Schwager twice and he did just that winning two close matches to win the tournament.

1st Derrick Daya
2nd Derek Schwager
3rd Luther Farley
4th Kevin Sun
5th/6th Nick Galambls, Mike Dananto