Natalie Rocha bested Angie Payne in the seventh stop on the Gulf Women’s Regional Billiards Tour, held at Fast Eddie’s (Culebra) in San Antonio. Rocha ran through a tough field of players, undefeated, marking her fourth win this year.
On September 14th-15th, 2024, sponsors Poison by Predator Cues, Predator Cues, APA of North Harris County, Outsville Billiards, Team Straight Pool Eye, and Brutal Game Gear produced a successful event for the women of the Gulf Coast Tour. Fast Eddie’s provided (19) 8’ tables for match play, while Predator provided Arcos II Pool Balls and Outsville Billiards supplied Accu-Rack template racks, for each table.
On the winners’ side final four, Natalie Rocha bested Yvette Villareal, 7-4, while Sophia Lopez defeated Kawania Watson, 7-5. Hot seat action witnessed Rocha overwhelm Lopez, 7-3. On the west side, in the final eight, Mille Almaraz eliminated newcomer Lorraine Rakoto, 5-0, and Watson, 7-3, while Angie Payne sent Ruth Paine packing, 5-1, and Villareal, 5-4. Payne went on to defeat Watson and Lopez, earning herself a shot at a Tour victory. In the final match, Rocha ousted Payne, marking her fourth, Tour win of 2024.
The Tour would like to thank all the players who participated in this event, and welcome all the new players who competed in their first event.
Payout – Total $750
1st Natalie Rocha $375
2nd Angie Payne $225
3rd Sophia Lopez $150