Dan Harris, travel team coordinator On Jan. 16, the CantaMia (CM) Billiards Club and PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) clashed in an intense 8-ball series split between their two communities. The morning session saw four CM players travel to PebbleCreek to face four PCBC opponents, while the afternoon featured three PCBC players heading to CantaMia to…
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March 2026, Sports
The Buckeye Legends Defeat PCBC in an 8-Ball Showdown
Dan Harris, travel team coordinator On Jan. 14, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) hosted the Buckeye Legends (BL) for an 8-ball contest in PebbleCreek’s Salerno Billiards Room. BL was determined to avenge last month’s defeat, and did so convincingly, winning both matches and 30 games to PCBC’s 23. The first match featured a one-on-one 8-ball…
Sports, March 2026
Billiards Club President’s Message
Blair Dreyfus The weather outside is frightful, at least everywhere else it seems. But not here! Here we get to enjoy ourselves outdoors should we choose. My outdoor activity has slowed down to a crawl—that’s why I’ve taken to this role as Billiards Club president. If I’ve chosen to be more of an “indoor cat,”…
Sports, March 2026
PCBC Dominates Trilogy for the Third Straight Time
Dan Harris, travel team coordinator On Feb. 3, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) made the trip to the Kiva Club in Trilogy at Vistancia, Peoria, Ariz., for another thrilling inter-club showdown against the Trilogy Billiards Club. With seven players from PebbleCreek facing nine from Trilogy, the matches unfolded on three pristine 9-foot Brunswick tables topped…
March 2026, Sports
Billiards Club Shines in Inaugural 8-Ball Showdown Against Sundance
Dan Harris, travel team coordinator On Jan. 12, the PebbleCreek Billiards Club (PCBC) traveled to the Sundance Community Center in Buckeye for their first-ever matchup against the Sundance Billiards Club—an exciting 8-ball shootout played on two meticulously carved 8-foot Brunswick tables with rich red felt. PCBC delivered a commanding performance, sweeping both matches and winning…
Sports, March 2026
Play Your Best Pool: The Parallel Between Shooting a Gun and Shooting Pool
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Whether you’re standing behind a firearm or leaning over a pool table, the act of “taking a shot” has more in common than most people realize. Both activities require discipline, alignment, body control, and mental focus. However, the most revealing similarity lies in the reasons people miss their shots. In both…
Sports, March 2026
Boogie and Bounce Backyard BBQ Social
Barbara Camozzi The Tennis Club held its annual banquet, and it was a smashing success. There was plenty of fun to be had by all: dancing, ping pong, corn hole, and more. The BBQ dinner was a wonderful selection of meats, salads, desserts, and mac-n-cheese. Deborah Larkin donated two signed balls from the Bryan brothers…
Sports, March 2026
PebbleCreek Senior Softball Recognizes One of Its Finest
Fred Dresser Every once in a while an individual comes along who makes you stop and wonder, “Who is this person?” Well, this person is Lee Ayers. At the ripe age of 91, Lee has been associated with the PebbleCreek Senior Softball Association (PCSSA) since 1999. Let’s step back in time to see who Lee…
Sports, March 2026
Roadrunners Score a Win on Home Course
Amber Rivera On Jan. 10, the PebbleCreek (PC) Roadrunner team proudly hosted fellow Roadrunner teams from across the valley for a home match on the Eagle’s Nest course. From the moment competitors arrived, they were met with warm welcomes and smooth organization, thanks to team captains Margaret Dlouhy and Susan Gavin, along with dedicated team…
Sports, March 2026
PCL9GA Tee It Up and Tailgate
Pat Jensen On Feb. 2 and 3 the Lady Niners had their Member-Guest event. The weather was perfect for the Tee It Up and Tailgate theme. The event included 268 ladies who were dressed in their favorite team or sport jerseys. Lots of fun was had by all and many golfers won money. The photos show…