Russell Heier (Bismarck, ND) finished 2-4 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Heier lost 7-4 to Todd Ussatis (Bismarck, ND), droppimg another game, 9-3 to Ann Podoll (Bismarck, ND) where Heier responded with a 7-3 win over Evan Workin (Fargo, ND). Heier went on to lose 8-7 against Ussatis. Heier lost 8-6 to Podoll where Heier responded with a 1-0 win over Workin in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Heier did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Heier ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.