Former national champion Carlos Hallon won the USBA qualifier held at Doral Billiards in Miami from January 12 to 13. He bested the field of 10, losing only one game in the process.
Sergio Hernandez finished second with an 7-2 record. Both Hallon and Hernandez earned the right to play in the USBA national tournament in April 2013 at the Super Billiards Expo at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey. The field at Doral was very strong. Victor Cuzzi took third place with a 6-3 record, followed by Roberto Arana also with a 6-3 record. Also participating were Andres Fernandez, Armando Wong, Alfonso Torres, Jim Bishop, Camilo Medina and William Higgin. For more information on the Super Billiards Expo, the USBA tournament and nearby hotels click here for details on the tournament announcement page.