In a commanding display of precision and skill, the defending champions Titans asserted their dominance during the second week of the NPPA Elrick Pat Bezer 8-Ball Team Tournament at Kennedy’s Classic Club. The team secured a decisive 5-1 victory against Paradise Ballers, demonstrating why they remain the squad to beat this season.
The match opened with the Titans taking an early lead before Paradise Ballers’ Sky responded with a sharp, disciplined performance against Charbel. Sky controlled the table masterfully, securing a 2-0 win that momentarily leveled the match at 1-1.
Momentum swiftly returned to the Titans as captain B.A.D. engaged in a gritty contest against Tucker, ultimately prevailing 2-1. After splitting the first two racks, B.A.D. delivered the week’s first run-out, leaving seven balls on the table and denying Paradise Ballers a chance to take the overall lead.
Eddie further extended the Titans’ advantage with another crucial 2-1 victory over Robbie. After conceding the opening rack, Eddie recalibrated his strategy, steadied the pace, and effectively shut down any potential Paradise Ballers resurgence.
The night’s most dramatic moment arrived during the fifth matchup featuring debutant Chapo, formerly of the Sharpshooters, against Paradise Ballers’ captain Magic. Chapo delivered under immense pressure, securing a 2-1 victory that included the shot of the night—a spectacular one-cushion bank that cut back the length of the table on the eight ball, eliciting strong reactions from spectators.
Cue Ball Rickie sealed the match in style with a composed 2-0 victory over O.B., despite testing his own nerves by missing the eight ball twice from open positions before finally closing out the contest.
With the result already determined, Titans players Ses, Peck, and Marzack were not required to play, while Paradise Ballers’ XL, Emroy, and Max remained on the sidelines.
The victory positions the Titans as comfortable frontrunners who handle championship expectations with ease, while Paradise Ballers must regroup and improve their conversion of opportunities in upcoming matches.