Labor day weekend in Texas has meant 9-ball in Austin for the last 40 years as I've been told. 128 players of all skill levels converge to match-up in an open event to crown the state's best of the best for men and women. In the recent past a few out of state players have finished at the top, as all are welcome to play.

This will be my first time to play in the event and i look forward to the competition. I will be bringing advanced weaponry of pocket billiards. I went to a friend's...