Nizer Masayos also repeated in second place, losing only to Cepeda.
The champion drew his son – also named Patrick – in the first round and took a close match. Cepeda defeated Patrick Taitano and Masayas en route to the top of the winners bracket.
The band joined in, with Nolas Kaliga playing after performing at the 19th Hole the night before. He took a close first match from veteran sharpshooter Luis Aldan. Taitano bypassed Dennis Cruz and Kaliga before Cepeda sent him to the losers bracket.
Masayas defeated Ron Chisato, Norman Tenorio, and George Pedro before falling to Cepeda. Tenorio won his first round match with Leonard Sablan, while Pedro slipped by Taylor Watanabe.
Aldan fought back through the losers bracket, eliminating Cruz, Patrick Cepeda Jr., and Taitano. He fell one game short of the money, as Chisato stormed back with wins over Sablan, Kaliga, Pedro, and Aldan.
Chisato won against Aldan, but Masayas cruised past him for the second time and earned a second try against Cepeda.
Cepeda still had his rhythm to sail to his second straight first place trophy.
The tournament is double elimination and follows Billiard Congress of America rules. Sign-up starts at 4 p.m. and entry fee is $5.
Games are held at the 19th Hole, located in Lower Navy Hill. Coming from Garapan, it is just before the traffic light near Bank of Hawaii, past Grand Market, and before Jane’s Barbecue.
Starting this week there will be a single elimination 9-ball tournament with a $10 entry fee. Matches are a race to two wins, with 9-ball experts having to win three times. Sign-up starts at 7 p.m.
Saturday is for dart players, with a blind draw, double elimination tournament at 7:30 p.m.
First, second, and third place winners from all events take home trophies and split the pot.
For more information, contact Rose or Ken Phillips at 788-5929.
