Brian Pauley Savannah “The Roadrunner” Easton Making

Savannah ‘The Roadrunner’ Easton Making Her Mark

By Brian Pauley

The junior pool scene is as hot as it

ever has been. Leagues have junior national championships, the BEF is still going strong, and Ra Hanna’s Junior International Championship (JIC) series is in its second year.

It seems like every weekend there are posts on social media of juniors getting big wins. One player that is taking advantage of all these opportunities is “The Roadrunner” Savannah Easton. Based out of Las Vegas, Savannah is making a name for herself in the junior ranks.

Savannah Easton has placed in the top 4 of the last two JIC events in the 13 and under division and holds her own in the main under 18 division. Savannah spends a lot of time working on her game and the results show it. She has been invited to play in her first WBPA event, which says a lot to be invited at the age of 12.

This girl has a bright future ahead of her. Her biggest win to date is a ladies 640 Fargo and under tournament in Las Vegas where she won undefeated.

When she is not playing pool you can either find her on the ice playing hockey, or jamming on her guitar. Her mom was a competitive figure skater, so naturally she exposed Savannah to it. Savannah did like to ice skate but once she looked at what the “uniform” for a figure skater was, she decided to pick up a hockey stick instead. She plays right wing on her traveling hockey team.

Being on a traveling sports team and traveling a lot for pool is a challenge. Sometimes the events overlap with pool usually the sport that she decides to play in.

Her family is a key in Savannah’s career by investing the time and money into traveling from tournament to tournament. Sometimes it might be a month or so before they have a weekend home but they do enjoy watching Savannah grow in both hockey and pool.

Between being busy with those two sports, she is taking guitar lessons and can be seen on her Facebook page jamming out to her favorite tunes. Having another sport and/or hobby can be an outlet to take a break from pool, which can be a good thing. Too many times young kids can see early success in a sport but can easily get burned out if that is all they do.

If she stays on the current path, there is no doubt that Savannah can have great success in the pool industry. She will be true

Savannah ‘The Roadrunner’ Easton Making Her Mark

Savannah ‘The RoadRunner‘ Easton Photos by Cameron Easton

to her nickname and run circles around her competition while joyfully proclaiming, “Beep Beep!”

She is sponsored by Predator cues, Kamui tips, Jam Up Apparel, Bangin’ Ballz Billiards, and Salotto.

I prefer 9ft table because I am able to bring out my stroke and it’s also what I am accustomed to. Our home table has always been a 9ft table.

How did you start playing pool?

I’ve watched my dad play pool with his friends at home at a very young age. But I started learning the concept of pool when I was 4. I remember using a training cue with the cue ball glued to the tip and a step stool. I started learning to pocket balls when I was 7 but only playing at home against my dad and brother. Last July (2021) was the first time I entered a tournament at 11 years old.

What does your practice look like? Meaning, how often do you practice? How long do you practice? What do you do during practice?

I practice about 8-10 hours a week. I do my best to practice daily but sometimes I have hockey practices or guitar lessons and piano lessons. Depends on the day. I sometimes run drills (cue ball control drills) and sometimes I set up scenarios and try to figure out how to get out of situations. I also set up shots that I struggle in.

What is your favorite game to play and why?

I mainly play 9 ball tournaments now and practice 9 ball at home but my favorite pool game is 10 ball because players must call all pockets.

What is your least favorite game to play and why?

I don’t have a least favorite pool game! I like all of them as long as I get to play! With being on a traveling Hockey team and traveling for pool, how do you manage that busy schedule?

It’s very difficult sometimes. We have hockey practices every Monday and Thursday after school and out of state tournaments once or twice a month. I have been fortunate that there are minimal overlapping weekends with pool tournaments. I enjoy both sports where I can physically and mentally challenge myself each time whether I’m in front of a pool table or at an ice rink.

Who are some of the players you look up to?

Margaret Fefilova, Tyler Styer, Jasmin Ouschan, Ralf Souquet, Allison Fisher, Hunter Lombardo & Thorsten Hohmann.

What do you think is the strongest part and weakest part of your game?

The strongest part of my game is my mental focus in tough situations. My weakest part is cue ball control where I’m working on with various drills.

What is some of the best advice you received?

You never lose, you either win or learn.

If you could play any player, living or deceased in any game, who would it be?

Jasmin Ouschan in 10 Ball

I would like to become a professional pool player and plan on attending college to continue with my education!