Grill Fest 42 Tournament Continues Saturday with Tri-team Final

March 18, 2016 - The first day of 42 tournament play of the Shelby County Grill Fest ended with three teams advancing to the finals which will be at 11am Saturday, March 19th at the Windham Civic Center.

The winners of last year's tournament, Royce Johnson/Don Lovell, advanced this year as well after defeating teams Lynn Johnson/Louise Johnson and Terry Allen/Joey Lawson. Lynn Johnson/Louise Johnson were two-time tournament winners, 2012 and 2014, but fell in the first round.

Sombreros Manager Carlos Rodriguez  drew the playing order for Saturday games.Ed Johnson/Will Lucas defeated teams Eddie Green/Donna Green and Keaton Bush/Devin Jackson for a chance to play in the finals. Lucas partnered with David Koonce to win the tournament trophy in 2013.

Bubba Bush/Cecil Jackson defeated teams Jesse Teske/Chance Shoop and Joe Morris/Benjie Smith to be the third team to advance to the finals.

Johnson/Lovell won the draw for a bye in the first round of the finals. Johnson/Lucas will play against Bush/Jackson in the first game Saturday at 11am with the winning team going against Johnson/Lovell.

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