Showdown Kicks Off

The 2nd season of the Saturday Night Showdown got underway Saturday night with a bang. New members, a super sub and some familiar faces cashing in highlighted the play. Newcomers, Kevin Brady, Chris Schutter, Kasey Lewis and Randy Keister all brought their unique brand of poker playing to the table while some of the veterans continued their usual stellar play. Tournament #1 saw super sub Eric Vitunac, playing for the absent "Doc" Sheldon absolutely steamroll the competition. "Tuna" Started out at table 2 and carried his chips to the big boy table in several cups. I think it was a ploy to intimidate the players at the big table. Tuna picked up were he left off and rolled to a first place finish beating out Tom Prough. Finishing in 3rd was Shane followed by Chris Schutter. Schutter was down to just a couple of chips at table 2 but managed to rally and cash in for $20. Just missing the cash was Tourney host Wayne who was seen kicking poor Geo in the corner after busting out. Newcomer Kevin and Tournament Director Rich L. finished out the Big Boy table at 6th and 7th place. Over in the dark at the little boy table Jeff Kay took charge to claim the first ever consolation table win. Kay wasted no time in dispatching Randy, Kasey and Ronnie Ray sub Phil.
Tourney #2 saw the first " first to worst" and first re-buy in HTJ history. The Tuna sat down at Table #1 with this big grin on his face only to see his chips vanish like cookies off a dish . Tuna did re-buy and was quickly dispatched by a determined Randy who certainley was looking to avenge his early exit in Tourney #1. Randy held a sizeable chip lead for a while while Rich and Shane lurked behind. After the tables split, Table #1 saw the first great hand of the season. Wayne went all-in and Randy called. After the turn only a Jack could beat Wayne. As the card turned over a thunderous roar was heard upstairs by Mrs. Renz. Mrs. Renz was probably wondering if her husband was part of the wild action. Little did she know that a Jack indeed was turned over and Wayne would exit the nights play collecting a big $0. #+**&&(%^@!##$^%$$%&^*(^%&*^^*(*(& Renz was heard muttering as he ordered people out of his house. As play continued, Rich was accumulating a chunk of chips while Shane hung around as well as Randy. Rich went all-in and Randy called. Rich's A-Q held up to Randy's K-Q and it was down to 2. On the first hand of heads up play Rich had pocket aces and went all in. Shane folded. 2 hands later Rich went all in only hoping to take the blinds with J-4. Unfortunately for the 2nd place kid Shane had pocket aces of his own and took down the pot. All in all it was a great night of fun and a great 2nd season looks like a given.
The next tourney is set for Nov 1st
If you cant make it please let us know.