The New Jersey State 8 Ball Championship was held Fat Albert’s in Somerdale NJ hosted on January 7th& 8th this was the Mezz ABCD season opener. A strong field came out to play players like: Vinny Cimarelli, Nick Comstock, Tony Rudi, Rick Rosado, Cory Rouch, Dan Leary, Billy Gallagher, Mark Horn Jr. Jerry Dunne, Mike Johnson and Amanda Bellish.I want to thank Al Tonelli and his wonderful staff for hosting the event.

Leading the top half of the bracket was Nick Comstock with wins over Billy Gallagher 7-3, Al Tonelli 7-5, Bobby Hontz 6-1 and Mark Horn Jr. 6-0. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Dan Leary with wins over Tony Zubec 7-4, Dustin Olsen 7-1, Mike Johnson 7-5 and Vinny Cimarelli 7-5.

Playing for the hot seat was Dan Leary Vs Nick Comstock this was a great match that went to the hill but when it was all said and done it was Dan Leary coming away with the win 7-6 and sending Nick Comstock to the one lost side. Making his move on the one lost side was Vinny Cimarelli with wins over Tony Rudi 7-3, Mark Horn Jr. 6-1 and Nick Comstock 6-5 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was Vinny Cimarelli Vs Dan Leary, this event is a true double elimination Vinny Cimarelli would have to beat Dan Leary twice in order to win the event.

The first set was all Cimarelli as he won easily 7-1 to force a second set. The second set was just like the first all Cimarelli as he won 7-1 and the 2017 Mezz ABCD New Jersey State 8 Ball Bar Box Championships.

I would like to thank all the players that came out to play and all our sponsors.Title Sponsor: Mezz Cues Miki Platinum Sponsors: Mezz USA, Zan Tips, Turtle Rack Gold Sponsor: Andy Billiard Cloth, Jab Cues & Things, Castillo Leather Goods, Jacoby Custom Cues, Bludworth Ball Cleaner, TonyViesti Custom Cases & Custom Cue Dealer Silver Sponsor: Mike Ricciardella RE/MAX, Billiard Life, Kamui Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo and AZ Billiards.