By James Sablan
james@mvariety.com
Variety News Staff
THE Tuesday Division of the 2025 SBA Budweiser Open 8-Ball League delivered another electrifying night of competition as Black 8 Crooked Arrow triumphed in stunning fashion over Black 8 Ideal Signs Rustler with a decisive 8–5 victory at the Black 8 Pool Bar on Tuesday night.
Both teams were evenly matched early on, splitting the opening Singles 8-Ball set. Rustler’s Roman Rodriguez and Rowel “Cobra” Mariano showcased sharp shot selections, while Crooked Arrow’s John Magofna and Ken Chen stayed calm under pressure, ending the set tied at 2-2.
When the action shifted to pairs, Crooked Arrow’s chemistry was on full display. Rey Hermogenes and Jerry Soriano, along with Chen and Magofna, combined for a two-win sweep in the following Partners 8-Ball set to seize control, 4-2.
That surge proved decisive, as the rest of the night featured a back-and-forth exchange of wins. The second Singles 8-Ball set was once again split evenly, with Rustler’s Tiu and Mariano taking two games, while Chen and Hermogenes secured two for Crooked Arrow to maintain a 6-4 lead.
Despite Rustler’s efforts, they couldn’t mount a comeback, splitting the second Partners 8-Ball set as well as the final single Partners 8-Ball game, ultimately falling short, 8-5.
Other matches
Also joining the winner’s circle were the Last Shot Hobbies Sharks, who remain at the top of the food chain with 152 total wins after edging Last Shot Golden Breakers, 7-6.
Black 8 Noypi Strikers likewise finished the night victorious, defeating Black 8 Rack N Roll, 8-5.
