Victorian Michael Reardon is $6000 richer and your Pockets Challenger Series Championship 2 winner after a whitewash final against Western Australian, Alex Kingsbury.
Michael almost found himself as a spectator for the final, as his 2nd round match went to a deciding frame. Not having the break in the 11th frame, Michael sat in hope that he would get an opportunity to even get to the table. Luck would have it that his opponent Brett Niemann’s (South Australia) break came up dry and Michael mapped a really classy clearance to take a 6-5 win.
Having surpassed his way through a very challenging field, Michael set up an East/West final against Alex Kingsbury. Alex, was also in sublime form and cueing exceptionally well to craft his way to the final. The final however, began polar opposite to the style of play both players were displaying in the earlier rounds. A slow and scrappy first frame saw Michael draw first blood in what would be a one-sided affair. Alex just couldn’t find his feet and string together a full frame of potting and positional play. Michael on the other hand went from strength to strength to take a commanding 6-0 victory.
After his Semi Final exit in Championship 1, Michael sees himself with 12 ranking points. He is 4 points clear atop the Pockets Challenger Series Overall Rankings with a guaranteed top 16 finish and a ticket into the 2024 Pockets Pro Series. However, this is not mission accomplished just yet for Michael. If he can consolidate himself in the top 8 at the conclusion of Championship 3, he will earn himself a spot in the Champ of Champs and a chance at a $20,000 cheque.
Next up on the Pockets Sports calendar on the 17th and 18th of June is Championships 7 and 8 of the Pockets Pro Series.
