Clash of the Titans: Cooper Claims the Crown on a Star-Studded Night

It was a veritable who's who this past Tuesday at The Mayfield Tavern, as 25 Mavericks from across the counties rolled in, ready to throw down in what may have been one of the most competitive nights yet in the Free Poker Network's Clash of Kings and Queens promotion.

The felts were buzzing with former and current league point champions, Tournament of Champions alumni, and even a newcomer, Gwen Pranis, looking to make her mark in a room filled with legends.

From the first deal, it was clear: this wasn’t going to be a walk in the park for anyone.

Round One: The Sharks Circle

The night opened with heavy hitters making their presence known. Mike Baker, always a threat, dominated his table to take an early win, while the ever-sharp Drew Bovee showed why he’s always in the conversation, clinching his own table with calculated precision.

Game Two: Silent Assassin Strikes

The pressure only ramped up in game two. Jim Elwart, the definition of consistency, snagged his table win, while Sylvia "The Silent Assassin" reminded everyone why she's one of the most underrated threats on the circuit—claiming victory with quiet confidence and deadly efficiency.

The Final Push: All Bets In

Heading into game three, the leaderboard was tight. Bovee led, holding a two-point edge over Amber Soper, with Steve Cooper just a single point behind her. But with several others within striking distance, nothing was clinched.

Then came the turn of fate.

• Bovee stumbled, finishing mid-pack.

• Amber held steady, slightly improving her odds but not enough to lock it in.

• Steve Cooper? He slammed the door shut—winning his game three table in dominant fashion and sealing the night’s victory.

Final Results – Top 3 of the Night:

🥇 Steve Cooper – Closed strong to take the crown
🥈 Drew Bovee – A strong showing despite a stumble
🥉 Amber Soper – Solid and steady all night

Leaderboard Shifts: New King of the Hill

With the night’s results in the books, Steve Cooper now sits atop the overall standings, staking his claim in this fiercely contested Spring Season. Amber Soper moves into second, continuing her consistent push, followed by Lewis Iler in fourth and Jim Elwart holding firm in fifth.

The Clash of Kings and Queens is heating up—and with every week delivering fireworks, the road to the next TOC just keeps getting wilder.

Until Next Time…

Kudos to all the players for a night of thrilling competition, camaraderie, and elite-level poker. Keep sharpening those skills and don’t miss next week—every hand counts, and every point matters.

🎉 See you on the felts, Mavericks!