April Larson, “The Going to 2021 Mosc sponsor Scott Barrett and the IBA pool League. IBA is the only pool league that Larson has ever played. After asking April where she is today in her billiards career, Larson revealed that she would play at the 2021 Mosconi Cup! “My biggest dream that I never ever thought would be possible came true, and I am going to be involved in the Mosconi Cup,” states April Larson’ The Grinder.’ “I grew up knowing that women aren’t involved unless you earn your spot in the men’s rankings. It wasn’t a possibility unless you are God on a table for a female. It was a goal in the back of my mind to someday prove everybody wrong.”
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pril Larson is a 21-year-old female National Champion pool player. Her nickname is “The Grinder.” April comes from a family of billiards players on her father’s side. Larson is originally from Bloomington, Minnesota, where her billiards life began, playing with her dad David Larson. April spent a lot of time with her father’s side of the family to keep her from fighting with her sister when she was younger. Separating April Larson and her sister was supposed to be a punishment to stop the bickering and fighting. “This is the best thing that could have happened to me!” states April Larson! “Spending time with my dad’s side of the family was not a punishment. I loved hanging out with them!” April was about nine years old when first introduced to the billiards life. Larson started picking up a cue the following year. She first started playing on her family team, “Nascar Crew,” she thinks was the name. April discusses the main league she grew up in, with
“So, the World Pool Championships were in June, and the US Open was in September. Emily Frazier said if I competed in the US Open, I would have a chance at getting invited to play at the Mosconi Cup 2021 Warm Up Match in December at Alexandra Palace in London,” stated April Larson, “The Grinder.” Jennifer Barretta will be April’s teammate at the 2021 Mosconi Cup Warm-Ups. Mosconi Cup 2021 will be the first year to have women playing. Team US, Barretta, and Larson will be playing against Team Europe, Kristina Tkach and Kelly Fisher. Larson talks about two billiards players she admires. Allison Fisher took Larson in around the age of 15 or 16 and helped Larson grow. Larson truly admires Fisher as well as forms a special bond with Alison. “Allison Fisher is an incredible person and an amazing pool player,” states April Larson. For men, Larson looks up to Alex “The Lion” Pagulayan, who was Larson’s partner in South Carolina, and they got third. She states that Pagulayan brings fun back to the game, plus he is an incredible player, said, Larson. April has played many big billiards pros. When asked what it was like to play against Jeanette Lee, Larson 21
