Congratulations to Omar Alshaheen for winning the 45th Annual Texas Open 9-Ball Championshps! It was also his Birthday to boot, Happy Birthday! The final's match was an epic true double elimination battle between Omar and The Iceberg Justin Bergman. First set in the finals ended with a hill hill thriller with Justin on the winning end 9-8. Second set Omar Cruised to an 8-5 lead with Justin winning one more game before the set was closed out 9-6. Excellent job guys, was a pleasure to watch and enjoy.
The Warrior Warren Kiamco earned a very respectable third place finish, he played really strong for the entire event. Jalal Yousef scored 4th place in this stellar field, great job everyone.
Congratulation are also in order to Ming Ng for winning the Ladies 9-ball! Jennifer Kraber earned a tough fought 2nd. Scoring a well earned third was Emily Duddy and fourth went to Tam Trinh for her good efforts. Great showing Ladies!
Kelly Isaac & Roberto Gomez won the Scotch Doubles Jack & Jill 9-Ball, with a close second by Jennifer Kraber & James Davis Sr, congrats! Claiming third prize was Gail Eaton & James Davis Jr. Fourth was earned by Kimberly Brown & Omar Alshaheen, Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make the scotch doubles a successful turnout.
Mr. Smooth John Morra earned 1st place in the Mini tournament Wednesday night with some fantastic left handed playing. Gratz to Young Gun Sky Woodward for scoring 2nd in the mini 9-ball.
Gratz to Manny Chau and Ian Bowling for winning the banks ring game on Thursday, they ended splitting the prize.
Special thanks to Skinny Bob's Billiards and staff for hosting this longest running prestigious event! We would also like to give a hearty thanks to all of our incredible sponsors for helping keep all the great tournaments and action going!
Sincere thanks to Double J Jeremy Jones for bringing us his world class commentary!
Join us this weekend for The Houston Open, 7th-9th at Legend's Billiards in League City,Tx See you all then!
