2009 South Dakota VNEA State 8-Ball Tournament

On Wednesday, March 18, 2009, the South Dakota VNEA State 8-Ball Tournament started in Rapid City. The singles tournament began on Wednesday, with the finals matches being held Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening, and the team tournament began on Friday, March 20.

Jackie Gerkin of Belle Fourche won first place in the Women's A Division. Way to go, Jackie!!!!



In the Men's A Division, Allen Duprel of Sturgis lost his first match of the tournament, then had two long days of pool to come all the way through the loser's bracket to meet up with Chad Pew for the championship match. Allen had to beat Chad twice, but he got it done, and after all of his years of pool, and who knows how many state titles with his team (I know I don't enough fingers and toes!!!), he has his own well-deserved State Championship!!!!! Way to go Allen!!!!!!!!!!

Chad Pew trying to hold off Allen!

Allen sinks the winning 8!!!