Junior International Championship
Junior Player of the Month
Hayleigh Marion Our first Junior International Championship Player of the Month is none other than Hayleigh Marion from Bristol Virginia.
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hen selecting Hayleigh this month, Junior International Championship Tour Director Ra Hanna noted her tenacity and drive at the table. He mentioned a recent match that saw Hayleigh trailing early, before she came back to grind out a hill-hill win against a player who has since become a friend away from the table. “When I’m down in a match, I get more motivated and confident. I know I have to focus more on the table.” said Marion. “She got
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HEART” said Hanna in his inimitable style. While acknowledging Hayleigh’s dedication at the table, her Mom also points out her positive attitude. “To watch Hayleigh play you would see this young lady is fierce, she has fire in her eyes when she plays but, it also very humble. She has even told me ‘Mom it’s not about winning it’s about learning and getting better and having fun’. That is exactly what Hayleigh is doing. She is pursuing her passion. Hayleigh on / off the table keeps such
a great attitude, you would never know if she made an exceptional shot or if she just dogged the ball and lost the game. She really never changes her reactions. “ Hayleigh has been playing the pool since the age of 8, when she first met WPBA Touring Professional Janet Atwell during a trip to Borderline Billiards in Bristol, Tennessee with her father Jamie. “That night was the very first time Hayleigh had ever
