Ann Podoll (Fargo, ND) finished 2-2 in the 6-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Podoll lost 8-7 to Kim Rhyme (Blaine, MN), droppimg another game, 7-6 to Jessica Schultz (Saint Paul, MN) where Podoll responded with a 7-5 win over Madison Bear (St. Paul, MN). Podoll won 8-3 against Christine McMakin (St. Paul, MN) in their final qualifying round match.
 
. For week 9 of the event schedule, Podoll did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Podoll ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.