Demet Double-Dips Vaulkman
Billiard Congress of Wisconsin Open 9-Ball Tour / Oshkosh, WI
by Jonathan Demet
Eight players braved the elements to come out and play at the January 24 installment of the Billiard Congress of Wisconsin Open 9-Ball Tour, with tour director Jonathan Demet walking away the ultimate winner. The event was hosted by the Varsity Club in Oshkosh, WI, and featured a $400-added prize purse.
Tim Vaulkman seemed the player to beat that day, as he tore through the winners’ side, defeating first Steve Puddy 9-2 and then Robert Treiffeisen 9-4 for the hot seat. Trieffeisen had just sent Dean Frater to the west side 9-5.
Meanwhile, Demet was fighting his way through the left side of the chart, eliminating Frater in fifth place 7-1, while Jon Giles sent Puddy home tied with Frater 7-1. In the ensuing quarterfinals, Demet eliminated Giles 7-4. After a sound 7-1 defeat of Treiffeisen, Demet moved on to the finals against Vaulkman.
Eight players braved the elements to come out and play at the January 24 installment of the Billiard Congress of Wisconsin Open 9-Ball Tour, with tour director Jonathan Demet walking away the ultimate winner.
Demet toppled king of the hill Vaulkman in the first set of the finals 9-3 and readied himself for a second set in the double-elimination event. He triumphed there as well, winning 7-5 to earn the crown of champion.
Results:
1st Jonathan Demet $290
2nd Tim Vaulkman $175
3rd Robert Treffeisen $114
Tim Vaulkman and Jonathan Demet