The Tribune

THE 38th annual VNEA World Championships is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Bahamas is holding its own.

The championships is being played at the Bally’s Hotel & Casino May 24 to June 2 and the Bahamas is represented by four teams from New Providence and two from Grand Bahama.

In individual play so far, Barry Smith, Akeam Oliver, Kevin Miller, Marcio Smith and James Lockhart led the way for Grand Bahama.

Jarrette Major, Jerome Wright, Keith Cargill, Meko Evans, Gowon Nairn, Eugene Wallace and Dario Woodside were the leaders for New Providence.

Woodside, who also serves as the president of the Nassau Valley Eight Ball Association, was able to fight his way to the 9 ball finals where he placed second behind Carlos Barbosa of Canada.

Wallace also placed in the top eight in the intermediate singles.

“The tournament is going great so far,” Woodside said.

“It’s some stiff competition over here, so we really have to hold our ground. Hopefully the Bahamas can come out on top at the end of the tournament.” Team play started yesterday and will continue today at the tournament and Woodside said he’s looking forward to some great performances.