The defending champions wasted no time stamping their authority in Week Two of the NPPA Elrick Pat Bezer 8-Ball Team Tournament, delivering a composed and clinical 5–1 victory over Paradise Ballers at Kennedy’s Classic Club.
The night opened with Nalda of the Titans taking on Big One of Paradise Ballers in what proved to be a tight and competitive opener. Big One created opportunities throughout the match but struggled to close, while Nalda made the difference by capitalizing when it mattered most. The Titans claimed the opening point 2–0, setting a measured tone for the night.
Paradise Ballers responded immediately through Sky, who produced a sharp, disciplined performance against Charbel. Sky controlled the table throughout, to secure a 2–0 win and level the match at 1–1.
Momentum swung back in favor of the Titans with their captain B.A.D., who edged Tucker in a gritty 2–1 contest. After taking the first rack and dropping the second, B.A.D. closed the match decisively leaving Tucker with seven balls on the table for the first run out of the week, denying Paradise Ballers a chance to take the overall lead.
Eddie followed with another key result for the Titans, defeating Robbie 2–1. After conceding the opening rack, Eddie regrouped, steadied the pace, and shut the door on what briefly looked like another Paradise Ballers opening.
A major talking point of the night came in the fifth matchup as Chapo, formerly of the Sharpshooters and making his debut for the Titans, faced Magic, the captain of Paradise Ballers. Chapo delivered under pressure, securing a 2–1 victory highlighted by the shot of the night — a brilliant one cushion bank, cut back the length of the table on the eight ball in his second rack that drew a strong reaction from the room.
The Titans sealed the match in style through Cue Ball Rickie, who defeated O.B. 2–0 to bring the night to a close. Rickie looked sharp throughout, though he tested his own nerves late after missing the eight ball twice from open positions before finally closing out the match.
With the result secured, Ses, Peck, and Marzack were not required to play for the Titans, while XL, Emroy, and Max did not get onto the table for Paradise Ballers.
The result marks a strong and confident opening for Week Two, as the Titans continue to look every bit like champions comfortable with the pressure of expectation, while Paradise Ballers will look to regroup and convert chances more efficiently in the weeks ahead.
Final Score: Titans 5 – Paradise Ballers 1