Area pool champs earn trip to Vegas

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Tabitha Steier (left) and Brandon Burton

KEARNEY, Neb. — Tabitha Steier from McCook and Brandon Burton from Indianola will advance to the American Poolplayers Association’s (APA) Jack & Jill 8-Ball Doubles Championship in Las Vegas in August after winning the Jack & Jill 8-Ball Doubles tournament held recently.

Teaming up to take second place and a cash prize were Frank and Sandy Seybold from Trenton).

Once in Las Vegas, Burton and Steier will compete in a field of 256 teams and for a share of over $25,000 in prize money including the 1st place purse of $3,500.

Players that advance to the APA Championship events in Las Vegas receive paid entry fee/greens fees, a generous travel allowance and complimentary lodging at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, site of the APA Pool Championships.

For more information about the local APA Pool Leagues, contact the APA League Office at 308-344-4811.

Or follow the Western Nebraska APA Pool Leagues on the Facebook page.

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