Rack 'em up and Shoot 'em Hard!

The clacking of billiard balls against each other filled the Platte Valley Community Center over the weekend as the 16th Annual Wyoming Open played out from April 4 to April 7.

The competitors who played in this year’s tournament are were either a mix of locals or out-of-state spread out across three divisions: Sportsman, Classic and Masters.

On Thursday, players competed in a single elimination call pocket 10-ball tournament. According to UPA (United Poolplayers Association) Rules, the object of 10-ball is to win by legally pocketing the 10-ball into the “Called Pocket.” Each competitor must...