2019 Here I Am

The 2019 World Crokinole Championship saw a very familiar face take home the top prize.  Congratulations to Justin Slater on a record breaking 5th WCC Singles title.  The reason for this quick post is to mention this year’s “Here I Am.”  This year Darren Carr snuck into the top 16 by one point and then proceeded to finish 2nd in the A Pool.  From there, he defeated Connor Rienman and gave Justin Slater a very good battle in the final.  Seemingly out of nowhere, perhaps, but upon a little closer look, he followed the path of Nathan Walsh in 2008-09.  (Winning the Recreational title and finishing 2nd the following year in Competitive)  From what I saw, Darren played a very steady, calculated, and conservative game.  All eyes are now on him to see how he does in future events.  Well done Darren!