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07-31-2010

Brothers & Sossei Co-Champions at Drexeline

Drexeline Billiards owner Bob Maidhof with Co-Champions Josh Brothers & Jeremy Sossei

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Stop #15
Brothers & Sossei Co-Champions at Drexeline
Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Drexeline Billiards in Drexel Hill, PA on Sunday July 25, 2010. A strong field of 52 players came out to play. Players like Josh Brothers, Jeremy Sossei, Manny Chau, Eddie Abraham,
Matt Krah, Shaun Wilkie, Dave Daya, Ed Matushonek, Brett Stottlemyer and Jennifer Barretta.

Leading the top half of the bracket was JoshBrothers with wins over Joe Dadich 7-0, Joe Chester 7-1, Raphael Saldana 7-2, Mark Stewart 7-4, and Danny Bell 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Jeremy Sossei with wins over Mike Miller 7-4, Tom Zippler 7-0, Brett Stottlemyer 7-5, and Shaun Wilkie 7-5.

Playing for the hot seat was Josh Brothers Vs Jeremy Sossei this was a great match that went hill hill when it was all said and done it was Josh Brothers coming away with the win 7-6 and sending Jeremy Sossei to the one lost side. Waiting for Jeremy on the one lost side was Manny Chau, from the start it was all Jeremy Sossei winning easily 6-3 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Jeremy Sossei Vs Josh Brothers, Sossie would have to beat Brothers twice to win the event it never got to that point both players decided to be co-champions of the event.mI would like to thank the sponsors and all the players for coming out to the event .
Complete Payouts:

Co-Champions Josh Brothers $1056/Jeremy Sossei $856
3rd Manny Chau $390
4th Shaun Wilkie $225
5th Dave Daya/Danny Bell $150
7th Mark Stewart/Brett Stottlemyer $100
9th Shaun Dobson/Ed Matushonek/Eddie Abraham/Matt Krah $80

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07-26-2010

2nd Annual NJ State 8-Ball Championships – Manny Chau Chews Up and Swallows the Field
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2nd Annual NJ State 8-Ball Championships
Manny Chau Chews Up and Swallows the Field
The 2nd annual New Jersey State 8 Ball Championships sponsored by Mezz Cues took place at Atlantic City Billiard Club on Saturday & Sunday July 17th & 18th. A Strong field of 33 Players came out to play, players like Manny Chau, Josh Brothers, Rob Hart, Matt Krah, Jose Cruz, Joseph Testa, Randy Schwager, Adam Kiear and Bruce Nagle.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Manny Chau with wins over Ed Robson 7-0, Kevin Guimond 7-5, Brent Boemmels 7-0, and Josh Brothers 7-5. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Forty with wins over Chris Ruggerio 7-4, Bruce Nagle 7-5, Rob Metz 7-3, Jose Cruz 7-4.

Playing for the hot seat was Forty Vs Manny Chau this was a great match with Manny Chau pulling away late to win the match 7-5 and sending Forty to the one lost side. Making a move on the one lost side was Josh Brothers with wins over Joey Testa 5-3, Matt Krah 5-2, and Forty 5-3 to get to the finals.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers VS Manny Chau, Josh Brother has to beat Manny Chau twice to win the event. The first set was a great set at 5-5 Manny Chau went on to win the next two games and the set 7-5 and
the new “New Jersey State 8 Ball Championship” Manny Chau. I would like to thank Mezz for sponsoring the event.
Complete Payouts:

1st Manny Chau $1000
2nd Josh Brothers $475
3rd Forty $390
4th Matt Krah $225
5th Jose Cruz $150
5th Joey Testa $150
7th Randy Schwager $125
7th Adam Kielar $125


07-08-2010

Eddie Abraham Lights Up the Mezz Tour on the 4th of July

For the 11th stop on the 2010 season, The Mezz Pro-Am Tour brought a strong field of the area’s top players to Riley’s Concord Billiards in Boothwyn PA on Sunday, July 4th. This was a significant event at Riley’s, as it would be the last tournament ever before the pool room’s closing.

Included among the field on that day were players such as Eddie Abraham, Josh Brothers, Bruce Nagle, Matt Krah, Adam Kielar, John Talamini, and Sandie Patarino… however, Eddie Abraham would once again show his dominance in this event.

Meeting Eddie Abraham in the winner’s side final would be young gun Adam Kielar, who had wins over Cliff Maloney 7-3, Josh Brothers 7-6, and Matt Krah 7-5 leading to the hot seat match. Meanwhile, Eddie’s path had wins over Joe Hong 7-4, Bruce Nagle 7-2, and Sandie Patarino 7-1.

Adam Kielar and Eddie Abraham then met to determine who would go to the final undefeated.  This was a great match, with Eddie Abraham pulling away late in the set to win 7-5.  Josh Brothers would be waiting for Adam on the one-loss side, and the two would have another close match, with Josh winning 7-5 to get to the finals.

For the second week in a row, Josh Brothers and Eddie Abraham met in the finals… and once again, Josh would have to beat Eddie Abraham twice to win the event. But, the finals never made it to the second set, and Eddie took control from start to finish, winning easily 7-4 to win the match and the event.

Josh Brothers (2nd), room owner Chris Riley, &Eddie Abraham (1st)
Josh Brothers (2nd), room owner Chris Riley, &Eddie Abraham (1st)

Bob Madara was the winner of the Ice Cream Sunday 9-ball Challenge, The Mezz Tour would like to thank all the players that came out to play, and also give special thanks to room owner Chris Riley for hosting the event, and for all his support in the past years, we wish you all the best.

The next stop on the Mezz Tour will be held at Raxx Pool Room, Bar &Grill on July 11.  For the complete schedule and more info on the Mezz Pro/Am Tour, go to www.MezzTour.com.

Payout:

1st: Eddie Abraham – $700
2nd: Josh Brothers – $350
3rd: Adam Kielar – $210
4th: Matt Krah – $120
Top C/D: Sandie Patarino (5th) – $50

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07-03-2010

Stottlemyer Rocks Rockaway & Abraham and Brothers Co-Champions at Main Line
Abraham and Brothers Co-Champions at Main Line
Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Main Line Billiards in Frazer Pa Sunday June 27th. A strong field of 30 player came out to play player like Eddie Abraham, Josh Brothers, Ed Matushonek, Shaun Wilkie, Chip Klein, Bruce Nagle, Stosh Benton, Carl Khan, and Derek Schwager.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Eddie Abraham with wins over Sam Quinzi 7-3, Lou Patrikios 7-1, and Bruce Nagle 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Josh Brothers with wins over John Talamini 7-4, Larry Ingram 7-0, Chip Klein 7-2, and Shaun Dobson 7-0.Playing for the hot seat was Eddie Abraham Vs Josh Brothers this was a one sided match with Eddie Abraham winning easily 7-1. Sending Josh Brothers to the one lost side, waiting for Josh Brothers was Ed Matushonek this was a good match with Josh Brothers pulling away late in the match to win 7-4.

In the finals it was Josh Brothers VS Eddie Abraham, Josh Brothers has to beat Eddie Abraham twice to win the event. The first set was a good match with Josh Brothers winning 7-5 in the second set the players decided to be Co-Champions for the event.
Complete Payouts:

1st Eddie Abraham $620
1st Josh Brothers $620
3rd Ed Matushonek $250
4th Shaun Wilkie $150
5th/6th Bruce Nagle $100
Shawn Dobson $100
C/D 7th/8th Stosh Benton/ Bob Burt $25
Stottlemyer Rocks Rockaway
The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Rockaway Billiards in Rockaway NJ on Sunday June 13th. A Strong field came out to play players like Brett Stottlemyer, Matt Krah, Chip Klein, Adam Kielar, Shaun Wilkie, Jim Conn and Josh Brothers.

Leading the top have of the bracket was Matt Krah with wins over Michael Wong 7-6, Mark Stewart 7-3, and Shaun Wilkie 7-4. Leading the bottom half of the bracket is Brett Stottlemyer with wins over Chip Klein 7-1, Jose Burgos 7-3, Mike Miller 7-5, and Adam Kielar 7-4.

Playing for the hot seat was Brett Stottlemyer Vs Matt Krah, this match was all Matt krah from the start winning easily 7-3 and sending Brett Stottlemyer to the one lost side. Making his move from the one ost side was Chip Klein with wins over Caroline Pao 7-4, Jay Brotherton 7-4, Jorden Brandes 7-4, Michael Wong 7-6, Shaun Wilkie 7-5, Adam Kielar 7-2, before running into Brett Stoittlemyer this was a good match when it’s all said and done it was Brett Stottlemyer winning 7-4 to get to the final.

The finals it was a rematch between Matt Krah VS Brett Stottlemyer, Brett Stottemyer has to beat Matt Krah twice to win the event. The first set was a great one that went hill hill and when it was all said and done it was Brett Stottlemyer winning 7-6. In the second set it was all Brett Stottlemyer winning easily 7-4 and the event. I woud like to thank all the sponsors and the players that came to pay.
Complete Payouts:

1st Brett Stottlemyer $820
2nd Matt Krah $400
3rd Chip Klein $225
4th Adam Kielar $100
5th/6th Shaun Wilkie $80
Josh Brothers $80