Denver, CO – The 17th Annual Colorado Junior State Championships concluded at Felt Billiard in Englewood, Colorado on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This year’s intimate field drew players from across the state, as well as top players from Wyoming, Nebraska and even as far as Virginia. 

“I’m so grateful to Felt Billiards for always providing a family-friendly space for all my endeavors," said Samm Diep, House Pro @ Felt, adding, ”Huge Thanks to everyone who supported this event by sharing, competing and volunteering. I look forward to seeing you all at Nationals!”

Results:

18 & Under Boys 10-Ball: *Henry Diehl (Johnstown, Colorado)

16 & Under Boys 10-Ball: *Adam Diehl (Johnstown, Colorado)

18 & Under Girls 10 Ball: *Skyla Hockenberger (Cheyenne, Wyoming)

22 & Under Coed 14.1: Dillon Blankenbaker (Frederichsburg, Virginia)

22 & Under Coed 8-Ball: Dillon Blankenbaker (Frederichsburg, Virginia)

* Earned paid entry to the Billiard Education Foundation’s Junior National Championships in Quincy, Illinois July 7-12.

Special Thanks to the amazing volunteers who helped make the day possible:

Neal Morgan and PBIA Recognized Instructor, Ron Cox.