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07-22-09, 03:17 PM
Pool Hall Junkies: Marines, Sailors Compete in Pool Tourney
1st Marine Logistic Group Public Affairs
Story by Pfc. Khoa Pelczar
Date: 07.22.2009
Posted: 07.22.2009 12:31
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Everyone stays quiet, paying close attention to the match as the cue ball hits the 8-ball and "clack," it's a scratch.
A pool tournament was held at the 21 Area Recreation Center July 15. The Single Marine Program, in association with Marine Corps Community Services, holds a variety of events for single service members to participate in every month.
"I didn't even know about the pool tournament," said Pfc. Reid E. Amerian, a supply administration and operations specialist with Supplies Platoon, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. "I just came here to [relax] and luckily found out there's a pool tournament about to take place."
Single Marines gathered around to socialize and compete with each other with snacks and drinks provided courtesy of MCCS.
For those who were lucky enough to win, there were prizes for first, second and third place winners; each winner received a gift certificate from MCCS with the value varied on how they placed.
"This is the first tournament I've ever been in," said Seaman Apprentice Jeremy D. Massingill, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Platoon, Field Medical Training Battalion.
Before Massingill reached the final game, he had to face Amerian, who he believed was the person who's most likely to win this tournament. He ended up winning the match after Amerian pocketed the 8-ball early.
"I'm disappointed," said Amerian, 22, from San Jose, Calif. "I beat myself by sinking the 8-ball when I'm not supposed to."
Because of that, Amerian had to settle for third place in the tournament, leaving a little upset, but still happy with the time he spent playing.
Massingill, 21, from Lubbock, Texas, moved on and defeated Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel S. Barton, a hospital corpsman with 1st Platoon, FMTB, to win the entire tournament. "I'm happy that I won something," said Massingill.
The Marinesz seemed to enjoy what MCCS had to offer. "This Rec. Center is great," said Barton, 18, from Wallingford, Conn., who was happy to place second in the tournament. "It's a nice place to hang out, play video games and use the Internet."
Others seemed to agree with him. "I save money coming here to hang out and meet people," said Massingill.
Even though the number of people who participated in the tournament was fewer than expected, the tournament itself was a success. Service members from around the 21 Area can come to the Rec. Center everyday after work to sit back, relax and listen to a little music or just to watch TV. And sometimes, they might find themselves winning something unexpectedly.
Ellie
1st Marine Logistic Group Public Affairs
Story by Pfc. Khoa Pelczar
Date: 07.22.2009
Posted: 07.22.2009 12:31
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Everyone stays quiet, paying close attention to the match as the cue ball hits the 8-ball and "clack," it's a scratch.
A pool tournament was held at the 21 Area Recreation Center July 15. The Single Marine Program, in association with Marine Corps Community Services, holds a variety of events for single service members to participate in every month.
"I didn't even know about the pool tournament," said Pfc. Reid E. Amerian, a supply administration and operations specialist with Supplies Platoon, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group. "I just came here to [relax] and luckily found out there's a pool tournament about to take place."
Single Marines gathered around to socialize and compete with each other with snacks and drinks provided courtesy of MCCS.
For those who were lucky enough to win, there were prizes for first, second and third place winners; each winner received a gift certificate from MCCS with the value varied on how they placed.
"This is the first tournament I've ever been in," said Seaman Apprentice Jeremy D. Massingill, a hospital corpsman with 2nd Platoon, Field Medical Training Battalion.
Before Massingill reached the final game, he had to face Amerian, who he believed was the person who's most likely to win this tournament. He ended up winning the match after Amerian pocketed the 8-ball early.
"I'm disappointed," said Amerian, 22, from San Jose, Calif. "I beat myself by sinking the 8-ball when I'm not supposed to."
Because of that, Amerian had to settle for third place in the tournament, leaving a little upset, but still happy with the time he spent playing.
Massingill, 21, from Lubbock, Texas, moved on and defeated Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel S. Barton, a hospital corpsman with 1st Platoon, FMTB, to win the entire tournament. "I'm happy that I won something," said Massingill.
The Marinesz seemed to enjoy what MCCS had to offer. "This Rec. Center is great," said Barton, 18, from Wallingford, Conn., who was happy to place second in the tournament. "It's a nice place to hang out, play video games and use the Internet."
Others seemed to agree with him. "I save money coming here to hang out and meet people," said Massingill.
Even though the number of people who participated in the tournament was fewer than expected, the tournament itself was a success. Service members from around the 21 Area can come to the Rec. Center everyday after work to sit back, relax and listen to a little music or just to watch TV. And sometimes, they might find themselves winning something unexpectedly.
Ellie