They were all winners.

Pool players from the Johnston and Cranston Senior Centers faced off against each other to test their skills – but also to make friends and have a good time.

And although it was a good-natured tournament with only bragging rights on the line, it was clear that the players keep their skills sharp.   There was not a lot of talking during play, and the predominant sounds in the second-floor pool room at the Cranston Senior Center were the clack of pool balls and the squeak of chalk cubes on cue tips.

The players encouraged each other though, regardless of which teams they were on with “Good shot, good shot,” a common refrain.

Sky Marcos, Programs Director at the Cranston Center, made sure the competitors were well fed during the tournament which lasted about four hours.  There were muffins, coffee and more in the morning, and there was hot pizza and hearty sandwiches for lunch.

“I loved it,” said Marcos who was instrumental in putting the tournament together.  “It was great seeing them all get together and just have fun.”

Oh, and which team won after rounds of playing in pairs?

Bragging rights go to Cranston.