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You know how yesterday we said you, much-appreciated readers, had responded in droves to our Tournament of Pizza so far this year.
Well, we lied. We hadn't seen anything yet.
Yesterday was droves, people, perhaps more. Yesterday was just plain freakin' nuts.
An astounding 2507 of you took a minute out of your schedules to participate in yesterday's Tournament of Pizza action - shattering all previous records (which is something we had the pleasure of saying a lot this year).
It was awesome. When it comes to pizza, it's obvious you really care.
Maybe too much ...
On to today's Tournament of Pizza action and yesterday's results.
Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante vs. Delbrocco's Pizza, Steak & Hoagies
R-E-S-P-E-C-T is how the song goes, and that's just what unheralded Delbrocco's has been earning so far in the Tournament of Pizza, knocking off Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante yesterday and garnering - get this! - 73 percent of the vote. This is all the more impressive when you consider Joeseppi's Italian Ristorante took out Cloverleaf Pizza just a round earlier, meaning - by the power of Tournament of Pizza deduction - Delbrocco's, and its Philly style pizza action - can claim superiority over both. What's the world coming to? Find out when Delbrocco's moves on to face the currently enfuego Fan Club of Lakewood.
Fondi Pizzeria vs. The Fan Club Sports Bar
Honestly, poor Fondi Pizzeria never had a chance in this one. In a day of voting that shattered all previous Tournament of Pizza records, The Fan Club was likely the catalyst - bringing in (no shit) more than 1,700 votes. Take a moment to digest that performance. If it's a sign of things to come, The Fan Club - which amazingly entered the tournament as a 15 seed - has to be the odds on favorite to win it all. Now, digest that. Crazy, man. Just crazy. Their taco pizza may have something to do with it. But the ability to round up 1,700 votes in a single day probably has more.
Apollo Pizza & Pasta vs. Infernos Brick Oven Pizza
In a day of blowouts, Apollo of Olympia only continued the trend, knocking out Tumwater's Inferno's Brick Oven Pizza, a venue that defied the expectations of many just by reaching this point (if only for lack of Tumwater knowledge). In a packed South Region that originally held heavyweights like Oldschool, Vic's and even Smitty's, Apollo - originally a nine seed - now finds itself one win away from the Final Four. Next up for Apollo ...
Ricardo's Restaurant vs. Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
To be blunt, Ricardo's did far more damage in the Tournament of Pizza than anyone here at Weekly Volcano World Headquarters anticipated. We know the Lacey destination more for its steaks than pies. Taking out Smitty's in the first round, and later Farrelli's of DuPont in the second, was impressive to say the least. However, those good times came to an abrupt halt yesterday when Casa Mia once again flexed its muscles, perhaps emerging as the odds on favorite to make the Final Four out of the South Region. Snagging 76 percent of the vote, it was another dominant performance for Casa Mia, a local favorite that seems to be getting stronger with every victory.
The following four pizza joints will advance to the Baked Eight:
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OK, time to move on to today's pizza battles. Vote for one pizza joint per battle, then scroll to the bottom and click "Done."
Game 1: Delbrocco's Pizza, Steak & Hoagies (3908 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) vs. The Fan Club Sports Bar (8315 83rd Ave. SW, Lakewood)
Game 2: Apollo's Pizzas & Pasta (2010 Harrison Ave. NW, Olympia) vs. Casa Mia Italian Restaurant (716 Plum St., Olympia)
Game 3: Katie Downs Waterfront Restaurant or Puget Sound Pizza vs. The Rock Brick Oven Pizza or Upper Crust Bistro & Bakery
Game 4: Louie G's Pizza or Trackside Pizza vs. Aversano's or Rollies Tavern
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