Efren Reyes Wins One-Pocket Division at the DCC

Efren Reyes Wins one-Pocket Division at the DCCBy InsidePOOL StaffAfter the two final matches of the Sixth Annual Derby City Classic's one-pocket division on Friday evening, Efren "The Magician" Reyes won the event and became the leading contender for the All-Around Champion, arguably one of the most coveted titles in professional pool today. Reyes suffered one defeat to Billy Palmer throughout the event and won the final two matches against Palmer and Marco Marquez.Reyes, was the only contender left in the one-pocket division who was also still in the 9-ball event, flipped between playing in both divisions all day long. His rematch with Palmer was preceded by a 7-4 win in the 9-ball against countryman Santos Sambajon, Jr. This lengthy match with Palmer saw the San Francisco player the winner of the first game in the race to 3 after a hill game. However, Reyes, showing the superior play that earned him the nickname "The Magician," won the next three games in a row, in which Palmer only pocketed a total of 8 balls.
After his match with Palmer, Reyes defeated Eddie Galati in the 9-ball and then went on to play Mika Immonen on the featured table. This match was the precursor for things to come, for Reyes completely shut Immonen out, winning 7-2. The final match saw Reyes face off with Marquez, a Chicago-based player who is proficient in all games. Marquez seemed intimidated and played poorly throughout the match, making unwise decisions on key shots. He took Reyes to the hill in their first game, which Reyes won 8-7, but from there it was all about Reyes. He won the second game by the score of 8 to -1, and with a dispirited Marquez selling out in the third game, Reyes was able to win the last game 8-1, making a clean 3-0 sweep of the finals.The 9-ball division will resume and conclude on Saturday, January 24, 2004, with ten players remaining. Visit InsidePOOL for the latest in the sport of billiards and pool.

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