Participants in the Sundance vs. PebbleCreek Billiards Clubs matchup (left to right): PebbleCreek’s Dan Harris (photographer), Bill Frustaglia, Rene Lefebvre, Lynn Warren, and Clay Beeson; Sundance’s Bob Fletcher, Steve Farmer, Denise Smith, Neale Smith, and Tom Godlewski.
Dan Harris, travel team co-ordinator
On Feb. 10, the Sundance Billiards Club from Buckeye traveled to PebbleCreek’s Salerno Billiards Room for their second inter-club matchup against the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC). Eager to reverse last month’s defeat, Sundance brought their best—but PCBC proved unstoppable, sweeping both matches with a decisive 47-18 victory in games won.
The morning kicked off with a fast-paced one-on-one 8-ball series: each of PCBC’s five players faced each of Sundance’s five opponents twice, resulting in 50 games of short-rack 8-ball. The score remained close through the first seven games, but PCBC pulled away with precise shooting and consistent play, clinching a commanding 37-13 win. PCBC’s standouts were Bill Frustaglia and Lynn Warren, each claiming an outstanding nine out of 10 games—the top performance across both teams.
The second match shifted to a ranked head-to-head format, pairing players based on their first-match results. With time running short, each of the five pairings played three standard 8-ball games (15 total). PCBC maintained their momentum and dominated again, winning 10-5. PCBC’s Dan Harris shone brightly here, going a perfect 3-0 in his matchups.
While the scoreboard was one-sided, the four-hour session was about much more than wins and losses. Just like last month, players from both clubs displayed impressive shot-making, unwavering sportsmanship, and genuine camaraderie. The rivalry stayed spirited yet gracious, filled with laughter, encouragement, and friendship.
Excitement is already mounting for next month’s rematch, when PCBC travels to Buckeye—giving Sundance a prime chance to turn the tables.