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SBA Scouting Tour Kicks Off in Cagayan de Oro By Marlon Bernardino PhilBoxing.com Thu, 29 May 2025 The Sharks Billiards Association (SBA) officially launched its nationwide scouting tour with a dynamic three-day visit to Cagayan de Oro from May 26 to 28, 2025—the first stop in its search for exceptional talent to join SBA Season 2. Led by SBA Founder Hadley Mariano, the tour aims to uncover promising players from regional communities while strengthening connections with local billiard halls and fans of the sport. The CDO leg brought the SBA team to key venues across the city and even extended to Iligan. Day 1: Eastside Showcase Upon arrival in the City of Golden Friendship, the SBA team began its local tour at J&D Billiard Hall along Baure Bayabas Diversion Road, followed by an evening stop at Tops Billiard Lounge in Grand Central. Both venues drew lively crowds, and several local players had the exciting opportunity to try out in front of the SBA team. Day 2: Central Circuit + Iligan Expansion The tour continued with visits to Snooks Sports Bar and Mckenn’s Billiards, two of the city’s most active pool hubs. in the evening, the team crossed into Iligan City for a visit to Iliganon Café & Restobar, where more aspiring talents showcased their skills. The expansion outside CDO reflects SBA’s commitment to reaching untapped talent across regions. Day 3: Westside Wrap-Up The final stop took the team to Dos Bandas Billiards along Daumar-Hayes Streets. The visit was capped with a wrap-up session to evaluate talent and finalize insights from the first leg of the tour. “The energy in CDO is incredible. We’ve seen raw, exciting talent and felt the passion of the local billiards community,” shared SBA Founder Hadley Mariano. “This is just the beginning; we’re excited to bring more regional players into the national spotlight.” The SBA scouting tour will continue as we approach the start of the new season, with cities like Cebu on the radar. Players nationwide are encouraged to register and take their shot at being discovered. For updates and behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Sharks Billiards Association. -Marlon Bernardino- Click here to view a list of other articles written by Marlon Bernardino.  |
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