Pool sharks head to Vegas

NORWICH – From the bright lights of the Las Vegas strip to the casinos to the shows to the tournaments, members of one local pool playing league will have their chance to shine with the best in the nation as they head to Nevada to compete in a nationwide tournament.



Eight players, including Thomas Fazio Jr., John Richards, Krista Bartle, Robert Bowers, Ronald Kapp, Joseph Sykes, Edward Rickard Jr. and Gail Skorus are on their way to Las Vegas for the American Pool Association’s (APA) National Competition.

Representing American Legion Post #189, this is the second year the team earned the chance to compete.

“Last year, there were 856 teams and we placed 149th. This year, we are going for the championship,” said Fazio.

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