Arianna "The Problem" Houston

08/30/2026

I’m finally leaving the tournament, and what a weekend it was! I finished 22nd out of 80 players, and I’m really proud of how I fought through this tournament.

I started off strong, winning my first match against Kelly Cibart 7-2. I was shooting really good and felt confident from the beginning!

For my second match, I played Rachel Walters and won 7-6 in a crazy battle! I had her down 6-2, but she fought her way back and tied it up. I stayed focused and was able to come back and run the last 3 balls out to finish the match and get the win!

My third match was against Dulcenia Jones, where I won 7-5. I got out to a 6-1 lead, started giving away some games, but I was able to pick it back up and finish strong.

My fourth match was against Kindra Prestegard, where I lost a super close one 7-6. I was down 3-0 and didn’t shoot my best in the beginning, but I started finding my rhythm and fighting my way back. Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish it out.

My fifth match was against Pam Perry and it was also a super close game but ended up losing 6-5. I wad down 5-4 and had to combo the 2 into the 9 and it was a pretty difficult shot but made it to tie the game up to 5-5.

Overall, finishing 22nd out of 80 is something I’m proud of. One of the biggest things I’m taking away from this weekend is how much I’ve improved. Six months ago, I don’t think I would’ve been able to shoot the way I did this weekend. I can really see the progress, and it makes me even more motivated to keep working and getting better.

Huge thank you to everyone, especially my dad who brought me down and my mom for watching me the whole time, who supported me, followed along, cheered me on, and continues to believe in me. Every tournament is another learning experience, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to compete.

Thank you to my sponsors!!
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08/29/2026

Lost my 4th match against Kindra Prestegard 7-6. I shot pretty rough in the beginning, but I started to find my game and fight my way back. Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish it out in the last few games.

I know what I need to work on, and I’m ready to come back stronger! I play again tomorrow at 11 AM.

08/28/2026

Just won my 3rd match against Dulcenia Jones 7-5!

The same thing happened again where I got up 6-1 and started giving away a few games, but I was able to hold it up and pick it back up at the end to finish out the win!

I can definitely tell how much I’ve improved. Six months ago, I don’t think I would’ve been able to shoot the way I did today. I’m really proud of the progress I’ve made and excited to keep pushing myself!

I play again tomorrow at 6 PM! 💪🔥

08/27/2026

Won my second match against Rachel Walter 7-6! I had her 6-2 and then my game went down hill from there, and then just like that, it became 6-6, but I ended up taking a break and got my game together! I play again at 7

08/27/2026

Ended up winning my match 7-2! I play again at 3pm against Rachel Walters. Thank you to everyone who tuned in to watch me play!!

08/27/2026

I'm going live here in a moment on the stream table. Let's go!

Day 1

08/26/2026

On the way to Borderline Billiards in Bristol, Tennessee for a WPBA!! Wish me luck! Start time is 10am

08/25/2026

Here’s my upcoming tournament schedule! I’ve got some HUGE events coming up, including the WPBA Borderline/Pechaeur Series Semi-Pro, JIC Stop #8, the WPBA Borderline Brunswick/Pechaeur Invitational Pro Event, and the Ultimate Pool National Junior Open & Pro Open. I’m also hoping to have a special event in December! I’m so excited for what’s ahead and ready to keep working hard, learning, and competing at the highest level.🔥🔥

08/23/2026

I DID IT AGAIN! 🥳🎱 I won my 4th JIC in a row, this time in Front Royal, VA! This one definitely wasn’t easy. I started off by losing my first match to Meadow Johns 7-1 and honestly didn’t play anywhere close to my best. But I knew I had to fight back, and that’s exactly what I did!

I came back and beat Aubrey Whited 7-3, then Aurora Hestnes 7-2, and Tanvee Vallem 7-3. Then I got my chance at a rematch with Meadow in the Semi-finals, and this time I came out on top 7-5!
That sent me to the finals against Cedar Gauthier, where I finished it off with a 9-6 win to take home another JIC championship!

FOUR IN A ROW!

Huge congratulations to Cedar Gauthier on 2nd place and especially Meadow Johns on an awesome 3rd-place finish! You both played great!

Thank you to everyone who supports me, cheers me on, and follows this journey, especially my parents!

Thank you to my sponsors!
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08/18/2026

I seriously can’t thank everyone enough for all the love, encouragement, and support you’ve given me throughout my pool journey. Every message, purchase, lesson, and person cheering me on means more than you know!

I’m SUPER excited to announce that I received an invitation to play in the WPBA at Borderline Billiards this October! This is such a huge opportunity for me, and I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has helped me get to this point.

I’m excited to keep working hard, learning, and representing myself the best I can! Thank you all for believing in me and supporting my journey! 💪💪