© 2024 WSIU Public Broadcasting
WSIU Public Broadcasting
Member-Supported Public Media from Southern Illinois University
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Local Teen Wins National Pool Championship in St. Louis

Anthony Wiseman
APA
/
American Poolplayers Association
Anthony Wiseman holding his championship trophy

A southern Illinois teenager has captured the 2022 American Poolplayers Association Junior Pool Championship.

15-year-old Anthony Wiseman of Anna beat out more than 250 kids from 29 states and Canada last weekend in St. Louis.

Wiseman is a member of the local APA League in Anna where he plays pool regularly. He took home a prize package that included a Nintendo Switch and the championship trophy.

For more information on the American Poolplayers Association and Wiseman's victory, visit poolplayers.com.

As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
As a WSIU donor, you don’t simply watch or listen to public media programs, you are a partner. By making a gift, you help WSIU produce, purchase, and broadcast programs you care about and enjoy – every day of the year.