Ann Podell (Fargo, ND) are currently 1-1 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Podell lost 14-1 to Nicole Reiser (Fargo, ND), then responded with a 9-8 win over Beth Bohlman (Grand Forks, ND). In their next game, Podell plays.
 
. For week of the event schedule, Podell did not improve upon their best events, remaining at th place on the World Ranking Standings with total points. Podell ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.