The 2024 Connecticut State Junior Championships was a great success despite a treacherous snowstorm and winter advisories. We had junior players from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland. A big shout out to our host Yale Billiards and to all of the families and players who traveled under difficult circumstances to compete in this event. This was the first of 5 New England State Championships hosted by the New England Junior American Championship Series (JACS), all leading to the BEF American Junior Championships scheduled for July in Quincy Illinois.
Congratulations to Aidan Wagner for winning the 2024 Connecticut State junior pool championship, Boys 18u division. In addition to his State Champion Title, Aiden has won a paid entry into the prestigious American National BEF Championships to be held in Quincy Illinois this coming July. Aiden is part of our New England training program. Congratulations also to Evan Demalo for his strong second place finish. Both boys played exceptionally well.
Congratulations to Darragh O’Connor for winning the 2024 Connecticut State junior pool championship, Girls 18u division. In addition to her State Champion Title, Darragh has won a paid entry into the prestigious American National BEF Championships to be held in Quincy Illinois this coming July. Darragh is part of our New England training program and plays at the Red Dragon in Harvard Ma. Congratulations also to Tanvee Vallemem for her strong second place finish. Tanvee is part of our New England Training program and the Break and Run online training program.
Congratulations to Rylie Gavrish for winning the 2024 Connecticut State junior pool championship, 12u division mixed boys and girls. In addition to her State Champion Title, Rylie has qualified to compete in the prestigious American National BEF Championships to be held in Quincy Illinois this coming July. Rylie was in her home room of Yale Billiards when she won this event. Her dad, David Gavrish, was on the edge of his seat the entire time. There was lots of excitement at Yale billiards. Congratulations also to Jacob Guevara for his strong second place finish.
