Michael Blazing (Rochester, MN) finished 1-3 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Blazing lost 9-5 to Mark Tolvstad (Aberdeen, SD), droppimg another game, 9-4 to John Negus (Cleveland, OH). Blazing lost 9-3 to Cornell Brown (Park City, UT) where Blazing responded with a 8-5 win over Michael Allison (St. Louis, MO) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Blazing ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.