Watson, Rocha, Paine, Parsons, Lopez, Almaraz
Natalie Rocha went undefeated at the seventh stop on the Women’s Gulf Coast Tour, held at Fast Eddie’s (Culebra) in San Antonio. She bested Mille Almaraz in the final set, 7-4, securing her second victory of the season.
On September 13th, 2025, sponsors Poison by Predator Cues, Predator Cues, APA of North Harris County, Outsville Billiards, and Team Straight Pool Eye, produced another successful event for the women of the Gulf Coast Tour. The $500 added event drew 14 women players and paid out $850 in prize money. The event was played on 8’ tables, in a non-smoking environment, using Predator Arcos II ball sets on each table, along with Accu-Racks by Outsville Billiards.
The winners’ side final four witnessed Natalie Rocha defeat Kawania Watson, 7-4, and Mille Almaraz oust newcomer Heather Parsons, 7-5. In the hot seat match, Rocha squeezed past Almaraz, 7-6. On the west side, Parsons was eliminated by Lopez, 5-2, while Ruth Paine sent Kawania Waston packing, 5-1. Lopez denied Paine, 5-2, but fell to Almaraz, 5-3. Almaraz earned a chance to redeem herself against Rocha, in the final. The ladies teed off, and Rocha wasted little time, pulling ahead to win the final, 7-4. Congratulations to Natalie Rocha on another well-deserved win.
The Tour would like to thank all the women competitors who came out to support this event, congratulate our winner, top finishers, and those who reached a milestone in their billiards journey.
Payouts – Total $850
1st Natalie Rocha $375
2nd Mille Almaraz $225
3rd Sophia Lopez $130
4th Ruth Paine $50
5th-6th Heather Parsons, Kawania Watson $35 ea