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Texas Darts Society Weekly Newsletter (4/21)

SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Presidential Security Breach
In a stunning and bizarre development, Texas Darts Society President Max Keogh was the target of an assassination attempt this past week. Sources confirm he was stabbed in the foot by a concealed trap, sidelining him physically and impacting his play on the oche. While no one has officially claimed responsibility, whispers point toward two likely culprits:

Kyle Chauvette, the league’s methodical villain, possibly eliminating obstacles on his path to domination
Collin Fanning, the perennial politician, always lurking for a leadership vacancy

Keogh is reportedly recovering well, but his darts game has clearly suffered in recent matches. Whether this injury will heal in time for the playoffs remains to be seen.

Point North Victory
A massive thank-you to all who came to the Point North Yardy Part. TDS walked away with $1,000 in winnings, thanks to the dominant play of our league members. Proud moment for the Society — and a reminder that Texas darts travels well.

Final Society Meeting – This Thursday after dinner
We’ll be holding our last meeting of the year this Thursday, just before the weekend festivities begin. It’ll be short and to the point — final announcements, quick planning, and then we get straight into what’s being called the Match of the Season:

Matthew Stanislaus vs. Kyle Chauvette
Two of the league’s top players will face off immediately following the meeting, and everyone’s encouraged to stick around. Fireworks are expected.

Texas World Cup of Darts – This Saturday at 7:00 PM
It all goes down this weekend. The Texas World Cup of Darts kicks off Saturday at 7 PM, featuring 16 players in a massive spectacle. There will be a top notch knockout bracket on Saturday. All of TDS will be in attendance, and yes — the drinks are free.

Qualifiers begin this week, and the field is shaping up with a mix of battle-tested veterans and hungry newcomers. Expect appearances from Luke Wexler, David Cox, and some lower-ranked TDL hopefuls looking to make their mark. If you want in, now’s the time to fight for it.

TEXAS DARTS LEAGUE – WEEK 8 RECAP & WEEK 9 PREVIEW

“Playoff Picture Takes Shape as the Bubble Tightens”

WEEK 8 RECAP

Week 8 of the Texas Darts League brought clarity at the top and chaos everywhere else. The biggest headline came from Tony Wang, who delivered the season’s most jaw-dropping moment: a 9-darter against James Ulm, handing the league’s most methodical marksman his first loss of the year. Ulm, while still sharp statistically, showed signs of vulnerability — a reminder that even the best can be rattled.

Another major storyline is the health of Max Keogh. The league president is reportedly dealing with a lingering foot injury, and while he remains a top-four lock, his form has dipped noticeably. His Week 8 performance lacked the crisp rhythm and high-percentage finishing we’ve come to expect. With playoffs approaching, it’s uncertain if Keogh can fully recover his edge.

Elsewhere, Caleb King has quietly become one of the hottest players in the league. After a shaky start, King has now surged to a 9–6 record, firmly planting himself in the playoff mix. His scoring is steady, his confidence is growing, and he’s gone from longshot to legitimate threat.

Finally, in a battle between two titans, Jackson Collins pushed Matthew Stanislaus to the brink in a five-leg thriller. Collins played very solidly, but Stanislaus remained perfect, improving to 15–0 with ice-cold finishing. He remains the clear number one seed heading into the final stretch.

WEEK 9 PREVIEW

With just two weeks remaining, Week 9 represents the turning point for players sitting on the playoff bubble. Every player has two matches this week, meaning opportunities for separation — or disaster — are doubled.

The Top 4 — Stanislaus, Chauvette, Ulm, and Keogh — have officially locked in first-round byes. But behind them, the race for seeds five through twelve is as tight as it’s been all year.

Here’s a breakdown of the key Week 9 matchups and playoff implications:

Chauvette vs. Stanislaus
This is the marquee matchup of the week, featuring the top two players in the league. Neither has anything to prove statistically, but with pride — and potentially psychological leverage for a playoff rematch — on the line, expect a high-level duel.

Caleb King vs. Tony Wang
Both players sit at 9–6, and a win here likely guarantees a playoff spot. King is red hot, but Wang’s confidence is sky-high after his 9-darter. This could be a defining match in seeding terms.

Keogh vs. Jackson Collins
The President faces a dangerous draw in Collins, who is 9–6 and battling for playoff survival. With Keogh nursing an injury, this has upset potential written all over it.

Webb Gumry vs. Alan Jordan / Turner Brice vs. Andrew Nelson
Jordan and Brice are hovering right on the playoff cut line. They must handle business this week to stay alive. For Nelson, this may be his last chance to salvage a postseason run. The gumster just here to have fun.

James Ulm vs. Collin Fanning
After last week’s loss, Ulm will look to reset. Fanning on the other hand, needs a big win to lock in his playoff spot. Expect some emotions in this one.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Locked In (Top 4 – First Round Bye):

Matthew Stanislaus (15–0)
Kyle Chauvette (14–1)
James Ulm (14–1)
Max Keogh (13–2)

In Strong Position:

Trey Daniel (11–4)
Gage Frick (9–5)

Bubble Zone (6 spots available for 8 players):

Collin Fanning (9–6, +11)
Caleb King (9–6, +7)
Jackson Collins (9–6, +6)
Tony Wang (9–6, +3)
Turner Brice (9–6, +7)
Gunnar Goff (8–7, +7)
Alan Jordan (8–7, +3)
Jacob Matzke (8–7, –2)

Still Alive (Need to Win Out + Help):

Chase Stapleton, Dillon Wyatt, Max Wright, Jack Garrett (all 7–8)
Winner of Nelson vs Woods will also be 7-8 (hurry up and play nelly)

This week, the mission is simple for bubble players: win, or risk watching the playoffs from home. With stakes this high and only two regular season matches remaining, Week 9 could make — or break — a season.