The finals saw Fisher taking on Filipino newcomer Iris Ranola. Ranola had already scored wins over #1 ranked Allison Fisher and #2 ranked Ga-Young Kim in this event, but nerves brought her Cinderella story to an end against Fisher. Fisher already led 5-0 before Ranola could get on the board, and the sixth rack would be the only rack Ranola would win as Fisher cruised to a 7-1 win and first place on the points list.
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Bob Maidhof of Drexeline Billiards in Drexeline PA, won the Maryland State 14.1 Championships and the Qualifier for the 2008 Predator World Straight Pool Championship, to be held Aug 25-30 at the Hilton East Brunswick, NJ. He also had highrun of 111 and went undefeated.
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Congratulations to Briana Miller, our youngest JPNewt Member, on winning the 2008 Junior Nationals. This is her second JR Nationals win. Briana also took 1st place in the artistic pool competition and 2nd place in the speed pool competetion.

December 2008 a few friends got together to travel up to Bingington, NY to visit long time friend: Florence Fuller, owner of the Pocket Billiard Lounge (retired). Florence held many WPBA sanctioned events for the women over the years. Many of the pros today got their start in her room. Without the help and support of Florence they would not be where they are today. Dawn Hopkins, Linda Haywood Shea, Billy Billing, Jean Balukas just to name a few. She’s no longer at the realm of the business but she is still shooting a mean game of nine ball. She gets out a couple times a week to remind the wiper snappers they have a lot to learn… When Florence bought this business she didn’t play at all. Like so many of us, she started a business and fell in love with a the sport. You get some sort of fever; you can’t stop thinking of it. You play out games in your sleep; we have all dreamt that perfect run. Thanks to Florence Fuller, many women through the years had an opportunity to fulfill their dream. A special thanks to the "Wanderer" Billy for helping make it happen.