Oct 17-20: Bowlero Kyrene, $10,000 1st place guaranteed, see ad on page 17
Summer Eliminator Series
August 24 at Bowlero Kyrene, tournament details on page 16
Arizona State USBC
Aug 31-Sep 1: 62nd Annual Arizona State USBC Masters & Queens, Bowlero Glendale
Tucson Metro USBC
Sep 8: Tucson Bowl, Tucson Metro Welcome Back Tournament
Sep 15: Bowlero Tucson, Sport Shot Sweeper
Sep 21-22: Bowlero Tucson, Senior Masters
MMA Tournaments
Sep 28-29: Bowlero Kyrene, MMA Military Classic
Metro Phoenix USBC Nov 9: BVL Tournament, Let It Roll Bowl
True Amateur Tournaments
Sep 14: TATurday, Bowlero Via Linda
Oct 5-6: TAT Fall Classic, Let It Roll Nov 2: TATurday, AMF McRay
Strike Force Tour
Aug 18: AMF Mesa
Aug 31-Sep 2: Bowlero Mesa
Sep 15: Bowlero Via Linda
Cerbat Lanes Sep 1: BTC returns to Kingman
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DIGITAL ISSUE
Roam Hicks Crushes TAT Monsoon Classic Pattern En Route to Title
TAT Desert Southwest director John Verbil; Cerbat Lanes owner Dan Nadeau; Champion Roam Hicks
True Amateur Tournaments made its first visit to Kingman, Arizona at Cerbat Lanes for the inaugural TAT Monsoon Classic held August 3rd & 4th, where Roam Hicks of Henderson, Nevada put on an impressive show from the first ball of qualifying all the way through to the Grand Finals, earning $5,200 for his efforts. The 42-year-old righty from the 215 & Under Division shot 296 in game 1 of the first qualifying squad on Saturday and never looked back, shooting 755 scratch to easily qualify in that squad.
The newly-designed 40-foot TAT custom pattern with a 3.86:1 ratio and 20.55mL of Kegel Fire oil produced generally higher scores than recent TAT regionals, but Hicks stood out from the crowd as he matched up exceptionally well with this pattern. However, cut scores across all divisions averaged 663, which is fairly typical for a TAT.
TAT Desert Southwest paid out
nearly $21,000 in cash prizes in this event along with many squad prizes such as Storm high-performance bowling balls, Coolwick bowling jerseys, B3 Performance lane packages, Tenpin Toolkit subscriptions, and a paid entry into the next TAT Las Vegas national event. There were 89 competitors who rolled 169 main event entries which consisted of six qualifying squads spread across two days with the TAT Finals on Sunday afternoon. After each two qualifying squads, a cut of 1-in-6 per division was made for the Sunday Finals with two cuts on Saturday and a final cut on Sunday.
The 27 bowlers advancing to the finals at 3 PM on Sunday were guaranteed at least $200 and bowled single-game eliminator matches against one to five other bowlers within their respective divisions, narrowing down the field until only one bowler remained in each division. Each division win-
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Dave
Cirigliano Bowls a
300 During the Televised Finals of the PBA50 South Shore Classic
August 8, 2024, Hammond, INIt was a memorable show for No. 4 seed Dave Cirigliano, as not only was he making his PBA50 stepladder debut but he also bowled a 300 game. In the opening match, Cirigliano faced left-hander John Marsala, who led this tournament after qualifying. Marsala was able to put just two doubles together along with five spares and an open frame in the 10th for 201, as Cirigliano stole the spotlight. The right-hander from Phoenix, Arizona posted and repeated all 12 of his shots on the way to a perfect game, earning him a $1,000 bonus from the PBA.
“It is definitely one of those bucket list items I will tell you that. I really wasn’t nervous, which surprised me for my first time out here,” Cirigliano said. “There was a calm that came over me. Maybe my dad was watching from above.”
Cirigliano is no stranger to perfection. He is one of three bowlers to have rolled perfect games three times in the history of the USBC
August 4th the Strike Force Tour was at Bowlero Glendale with 104 total entries (80 qualifying and 24 parlays) paying out just over $6,000 in main and side event prize funds.
The finals would see Ming Shih put up his best game of the day to take home his 1st AHT SFT title for $525.00 (Not in Progressive Pot). Congrats to Chris Huskins on 2nd place for $650.00. Also congrats to Alec Johnson on 3rd place for $400.00!
Dave Cirigliano
TAT Monsoon Classic
ner was guaranteed a minimum of $1,000 and a shot at the $5,000 first prize in the Grand Final match between all of the division winners.
In the 50+ Senior Handicap Division, Perry Platko, 51, of Kingman made the cut with a 705 qualifying score (678+27) and reached the championship title match with a 257 (248+9), defeating Donald Wright of Palm Springs with 220 (204+16).
The winner of the 189 & Under Handicap Division was Isaias Galarza, 38, of Phoenix who qualified for the finals with a 689 handicap series (593+96) and advanced to the title match with a 223 (191+32) over Chuck Lucas of Surprise with 201 (165+36).
To reach the title match from the Scratch Division, Matt Brazeal, 30, of Kingman made the cut with a 692 qualifying score and advanced to the title match with a 209, defeating husband-and-wife challengers Brian Hare (206) and Adrienne Hare (189), of Rio Rancho, NM.
Eventual champion Roam Hicks rolled a 262 (255+7) to advance past Cat Rollins of Tempe with a 209 (186+23) and Kyler Adams of San Tan Valley with 165 (161+4) in the 215 & Under Handicap Division final match.
Each of the four division winners, guaranteed a minimum $1,000 payday, then faced off in a single-game match with handicap for the title and additional prize money. The title match came down to the final frames with any of three bowlers potentially winning the title, but Hicks persevered through pain in his forearm to make clutch spares that required Galarza to strike out in the tenth to force a tie, but he was unable to do so and Hicks came away with the victory.
Because Hicks was entered into the Progressive Pot, he not only won an automatic $1,000 bonus to achieve the $5,000 top prize, but he had a chance to win up to 70% of the remaining pot by throwing three strikes in a row across three lanes after his victory. He ultimately struck only once on three attempts to claim 10% of the $2,000 remaining in the pot, giving him a grand total of $5,200 for his victory. The remainder of the Progressive Pot will carry over to the next TAT Desert Southwest regional tournament, the TAT Fall Classic at Let It Roll Bowl in Phoenix.
Hicks, in recalling his performance, noted that he was getting over-under reaction with reactive resin during warm-up in the first qualifying squad and decided on his final practice ball to try urethane from the same spot on the lane. After seeing much better ball motion with that one shot, he stuck with the same urethane ball for the remainder of the event and
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felt that it gave him a “house shot” look with plenty of miss room that no one was seeing with reactive resin. He ended up throwing the first eleven strikes in game one of that set before finishing with a 6-count for 296, so it was a fortuitous last-minute ball change, indeed. He continued bowling other qualifying squads for which he had prepaid and averaged an astonishing 235 across the entire event, including the Finals, which was particularly impressive given that he was experiencing cramping with his right forearm during the Finals that forced him to ice his forearm between shots.
Hicks would like to thank TAT Desert Southwest and the TAT staff for running such a great and friendly tournament, and would especially like to thank his late mother, Leticia Hicks. This TAT win is for her! He also extends thanks to his dad, brothers & sisters, and good friends Kendrick, Buford, and Chris for all their support before and during the event, and to Krystine, who not only supported him during the event, but drove him home after his arm cramped up too badly to be able to even
drive.
TAT Desert Southwest would like to thank tournament sponsors Kingman Office of Tourism, Storm Bowling, Coolwick, TAT Las Vegas, B3 Performance, and Tenpin Toolkit for their generous prize giveaways during the tournament and for their support of True Amateur Tournaments. TAT also thanks Cerbat Lanes owners Dan Nadeau and Krista DeLeon, along with GM Patric Medeiros and the rest of their fine staff at Cerbat for their outstanding support of this event.
The next TAT Desert Southwest event is TATurday I, the first of a new single-day TAT event being held at Bowlero Via Linda in Scottsdale on September 14th. The next TAT Desert Southwest regional tournament is the TAT Fall Classic at Let It Roll Bowl in Phoenix on October 5th-6th. Flyers and entry forms for all TAT Desert Southwest events are available online at tatbowl.com/dsw.
Main Event Cashers:
$5,200 Roam Hicks, Henderson NV, 215 & Under Div.
$2,000 Perry Platko, Kingman AZ, 50+ Senior Div.
$1,500 Isaias Galarza, Phoenix AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$1,000 Matt Brazeal, Kingman AZ, Scratch Div.
$350 Chuck Lucas, Surprise AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$275 Jarod Griffeth, Las Vegas NV, 189 & Under Div.
$275 Keith Duty, Glendale AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$275 Melloni Zimmer, Phoenix AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$275 Cat Rollins, Tempe AZ, 215 & Under Div.
$275 Kyler Adams, San Tan Valley AZ, 215 & Under Div.
$275 Donald Wright, Palm Springs CA, 50+ Senior Div.
$275 Brian Hare, Rio Rancho NM, Scratch Div.
$275 Adrienne Hare, Rio Rancho NM, Scratch Div.
$200 Pablo Ypina*, Las Vegas NV, 189 & Under Div.
$200 Cameron Carlo*, Lake Havasu City AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$200 Richard Price, Kingman AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$200 Andrew Lynnes*, Lake Havasu City AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$200 Michael Wiley, Chino Valley AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$200 Michael Arce, Peoria AZ, 189 & Under Div.
$200 Zachary Van Dusen, Maricopa AZ, 215 & Under Div.
$200 Edward Polansky, Phoenix AZ, 215 & Under Div.
$200 Dominic Montoya, Las Vegas NV, 215 & Under Div.
$200 Pat Lombardo, Glendale AZ, 50+ Senior Div.
$200 Brad Edwards, Sun City AZ, 50+ Senior Div.
$200 Jeffrey Montgomery, Aurora CO, Scratch Div.
$200 Blair Kappes, Las Vegas NV, Scratch Div.
$200 Jordan Katz, Henderson NV, Scratch Div.
* - SMART scholarship recipient
(from left to right) 2nd place Perry Platko, 50+ Senior Div., 209 (203+6) $2,000; 4th place Matt Brazeal, Scratch Div., 171 (171+0) $1,000; 3rd place Isaias Galarza, 189 & Under Div., 206 (186+20) $1,500; Champion Roam Hicks, 215 & Under Div., 227 (223+4) $5,200
Dave Cirigliano Bowls a 300 During the Televised Finals
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Open Championships. He had a great ball reaction in his opening match, which allowed him to relax. Plus, after defeating Tom Adcock, Tom Hess and Parker Bohn III to make it to the show, he was enjoying the journey. “They definitely inspire me to keep working. Today was a good day,” he said.
In Cirigliano’s next match against Link, Cirigliano opened with a bad break leaving a 7-10 in the first frame. Link, who is also
right-handed, started with spare, strike, spare before getting three strikes in a row. Cirigliano went spare then a double before throwing his worst shot of the day leaving the 3-4-6-10 and getting just two. He got lined back up ending the match with seven straight strikes for 231. Link got a spare followed by three straight strikes and a single-pin spare to finish with 238 to advance.
Greenville, South Carolina to Host 2028 USBC Open Championships
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The United States Bowling Congress Open Championships will head to South Carolina for the first time in its storied history in 2028, as Greenville and the Greenville Convention Cen
ter will host the 124th edition of the event.
An announcement was made in April by USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy during the 2024 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting that Greenville was on the horizon for 2028, and the partnership was made official Tuesday during a press conference at Spare Time Greenville.
“We’re excited to officially announce Greenville, South Carolina, as the host of the 2028 USBC Open Championships,” Murphy said. “Our bowlers have expressed a desire to see the tournament head to new areas of the country, and our partners at VisitGreenvilleSC, the City of Greenville and Greenville County have been incredible in helping this come together.”
July 23rd announcement included remarks from Murphy, VisitGreenvilleSC President and CEO Heath Dillard and Greenville Convention Center General Manager Matt Hollander.
Several state and local officials from the City of Greenville, Greenville County and South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism also were on-site to welcome the tournament to
the area.
“Bringing world-class sporting events like this to Greenville has been a priority for our organization,” Dillard said. “We are looking forward to welcoming the USBC Open Championships bowlers and avid fans to enjoy all our community has to offer.”
The Open Championships attracts approximately 55,000 bowlers from around the world to compete each year. The tournament generates a prize fund of approximately $5-$7 million for competitors across three average-based divisions.
The tournament typically runs from March through July, with competition held daily. The event generates an expected economic impact of $70 million as bowlers make their way to the area to compete, explore and take in the local attractions.
The Open Championships has traveled all across the United States, but the tournament has only been within 200 miles of Greenville during its two trips to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1970 and 2003.
The 2024 Open Championships currently is wrapping up its 120th edition in Las Vegas. The 2024 event kicked off Feb. 23 and will conclude July 29, welcoming more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers to the South Point Bowling Plaza.
For more information on USBC Open Championships, visit BOWL. com/OpenChamp.
On July 28th at Sam's Town in Las Vegas, BTC crowned its latest Champion, Jackie Mintz. The Champ picked up a cool $10,000! The BTC will be back in Arizona on September 1st at Cerbat Lanes in Kingman, For complete tournament information go to the BTC (Bowlers Tournament Club) Facebook page.
USBC Women’s Championships
2025 - Las Vegas, Nev 2026 - Las Vegas, Nev
2027 - TBA 2028 - Reno, Nev
JBT Results; 2024 JBT Touring Players
Championship; July 28, 2024
Kaven Massey and Hunter Jorgensen captured the most prestigious titles on Tour, winning the scratch and handicap divisions of the season-ending JBT Touring Players' Championship, hosted by Strike Zone at Sunset Station in Henderson, NV.
Defending champion Elias O'Hollaren won round one of the scratch division stepladder finals 230-205 over two-time Arizona Conference Bowler of the Year Cesar Padilla. Mac Kaurin, who in a rarity was the lone finalist from the Pac NW, looked to have the match won against Elias but a missed spare in the tenth flipped the script, with O'Hollaren escaping 204-193 to reach his second consecutive TPC title match.
Top seed Massey had only one previous win on Tour, but showed the best of the best how it's done all week, qualifying second on the two difficult patterns, staying there through the quarterfinals, and grabbing the #1 spot after the semifinals. Elias came out hot with a threebagger, but this time it was Massey turning the tables, recovering from an early open with a brilliant sevenbagger to put the match away. The 235-206 final was good for his second career JBT title and $2,800 top prize. He also won the 'check game' at the Celebration Dinner, helping him earn a whopping $3,520 on the weekend!
Two bowlers who had strong finishes to the season opened up the handicap stepladder finals, with Brianna Asfall winning a high scoring match over Pablo Ypina 266-243. Jorgensen then stopped Asfall in another big game 238-215 to advance to his first career title match. Top seed Noah Chargualaf, like Massey only a one-time champ, picked a great week to have the best JBT performance of his career, taking over the lead in the semifinals with great game after great game. That came to a halt in the final though, as Noah unfortunately struggled. Huntar took advantage of that, rolling a solid game to win the match and first career JBT title. With extras, he too crossed the $3,000 mark in earnings on the weekend!
Katelyn Abigania completed a(nother) dominant season with a title match win over Kendall Bollea for the Girls Scratch TPC title, crystal trophy, and $400 bonus. O'Hollaren
was consoled with the U17 win (yes he's doing all this and is still in U17) by beating JR Barczyszyn in a high scoring finale. O'Hollaren's great weekend continued with a win over Cesar Padilla in the 'T-12' rolloff, a bonus event held Monday for the top 12 all-conference point scorers, good for yet another $1,185 bonus. Do Hoon Kwon fired the only 300 game of the event, one of only 21 shot season-long on the Tour's demanding conditions.
Over $20,000 was awarded at the event, and that total was matched by an incredibly generous contribution from Strike Zone and Sunset Station, headed by the incredible Jerry Francomano, bringing the total awarded to a record-shattering $46,534 to the TPC
qualifiers of all ages and skill levels. Congrats again to all the bowlers who qualified for TPC, and the army of sponsors and helpers here and all season long that make this event and the full JBT season possible. What a finish to season 28, and season 29 is right on its heels! Check out the schedule at our website, email us to reserve spots, and come on down!
2024 TPC-Final Standings SCRATCH
1. Kaven Massey
2. Elias O'Hollaren
3. Mac Kaurin
4. Cesar Padilla
5. Henry Hind HANDICAP
1. Hunter Jorgensen
2. Noah Chargualaf
3. Brianna Afall
4. Pablo Ypina
5. Hannah McGough
JUNIOR BOWLERS TOUR SCHEDULE
September 14-15, 2024
Cerbat Lanes (Kingman)
September 21-22, 2024
Tenpins & More (Rio Rancho, NM)
Youth New Mexico Open
ENTRY FEE:
October 12-13, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
JBT's 2000th event!
October 26-27, 2024
Suncoast (Las Vegas, NV)
November 16-17, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
Over $4,500,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Bowlers of all Skill Levels, age 21 and under
(standard events) $60 Handicap/$60 Scratch plus optional scholarship extras (check website for event details)
For more information, please email us: director@bowljbt.com or check out www.bowljbt.com. Come experience the fun of the JBT! ‘CLASSIC FORMAT’:
• 2 divisions, scratch & handicap
• bowl 5 games across 10 lanes
• the top 40% advance to semi’s • semifinal formats vary • plaques for all finalists
Elias O'Hollaren, Noah Chargualaf, Brianna Asfall, Huntar Jorgensen, Katelyn Abigania, Pablo Ypina, Kaven Massey
62nd Annual Arizona State USBC Masters & Queens
Inn & Suites North Glendale & Peoria, 5511 W Bell Rd., Glendale, AZ 85308 602-896-8900 Code: LJ21X1 Double Queen Rooms $119.88 plus tax. Room Discount Cut-Off Date is August 10, 2024
will bowl � games of �ualifying, moving to a different pair of lanes each game. �pon conclusion of �ualifying, the field will be cut to the top � �based on less than entries�, and top �� based on �� entries or more. The ���3 champion will be part of the brac�et and based on their �ualifying position �if outside of the cut line, will be the final seed in the brac�et�. brac�et� � vs �, � vs �, etc. for the first round. �very round will be � games, total pin fall matches. brac�et� �eeds ��� will receive a � round bye, and the first round will consist of seeds ���� �� vs ��, etc�. �very round will be � games, total pin fall matches.
Bowlero Glendale
entry fee is $125.00 (Expenses $35.00, Prize Fee $90.00). Excess lineage and expense money, if any, added to the prize fund. You will receive a link to pre-pay your entry fee.
2nd
Glendale 31 - September 1 4
This tournament is open to all ���3��4 �ri�ona �tate ���C members.
fund will be returned ���� �dditional places will be paid on a minimum of ��� ratio. �ri�e money awarded immediately following completion of the tournament, unless contested The Champion’s ill be purchased tournament e�pense fund.
August 31 - September 1, 2024
Entry Fee: $125
Qualifying: August 31st @ 9:00 am
courtesy will be observed. �ntries will be accepted up to �ualifying s�uad time. ���C Tournament �ules and �egulations shall govern items not covered by these rules. Capacity is limited bowlers between both �asters � �ueens Tournaments per s�uad time. brac�et and side pots may be available Code �pplies ��lac�s, �eans(neat and clean), �utterfly Collar �hirts or �oc� Collar �hirts�. addition, hemmed shorts and sponsor shirts are allowed. �omen may wear s�orts or s�irts of at least mid�thigh length. �ats, caps and clothing with obscenities, holes, frays, tears, etc. are not permitted. �ame are encouraged. �o electronic devices allowed in the bowler’s area during competition. Tournament �irector will have the final decision regarding acceptable attire. at https���www.a�stateusbc.org registering you will receive a link to pay your entry fee via square. 114
TUCSON HONOR SCORES
Bryan Van Sickl
Bowlero Glendale, 17210 N 59th Ave, Glendale, �� �5308
�ualifying ��uads� Saturday, August 31, 2024 @ 9:00 AM or Saturday, August 31, 2024
Finals: September 1st @ 10:00 am
HOST HOTEL:
Tim Jacob
Congratulations to Bryan Van Sickle, who on August 6, 2024, bowled a 300 game and 827 series in the Bowlero Tucson, Tuesday Night Out Summer league. Great bowling Bryan!
Finals: Sunday, September 1, 2024 @ 10:00 AM 114
Comfort Inn & Suites, 5511 W. Bell Rd, Glendale
REGISTRATION: online at azstateusbc.org or scan QR code
Shawn Whitelaw
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON AUGUST 28, 2024 Walk-ins will be based on space availability.(CASH ONLY)
Congratulations go out to Tim Jacob for games of 279, 277, 252 for an awesome 808 series in the Dynamic Duos league at Lucky Strike lanes on August 14, 2024. Tim bowled 268 the last game for tremendous 1076 series.
Congratulations to Shawn Strikelaw for his 300 and 299 games at Cactus Bowl on July 29, 2024 during the Monday night Sports Shot league!
HOST HOTEL Comfort Inn Suites North Glendale & Peoria, 5511 W Bell Rd., Glendale, AZ 85308 Group Code: LJ21X1 Double Queen Rooms $119.88 plus tax. Room Discount Cut-Off
KING OF THE HILL TOURNAMENT
This is a �C��TC� event. �ll participants will bowl � games of �ualifying, moving to a after each game. �pon conclusion of �ualifying, the field will be cut to the top �� entries�, and top �� based on �� entries or more. The ���3 champion will be part seeded based on their �ualifying position �if outside of the cut line, will be the final seed
Top � brac�et� � vs �, � vs �, etc. for the first round. �very round will be � games, total
Top �� brac�et� �eeds ��� will receive a � round bye, and the first round will consist � vs �� etc�. �very round will be � games, total pin fall matches.
The entry fee is $125.00 (Expenses $35.00, Prize Fee $90.00). Excess lineage and expense will be added to the prize fund. You will receive a link to pre-pay your entry fee.
The pri�e fund will be returned ���� �dditional places will be paid on a minimum of will be awarded immediately following completion of the tournament, unless contested award will be purchased tournament e�pense fund.
�ne�lane courtesy will be observed. �ntries will be accepted up to �ualifying Tournament �ules and �egulations shall govern items not covered by these rules. to 114 bowlers between both �asters � �ueens Tournaments per s�uad time.
�ptional brac�et and side pots may be available
�ress Code �pplies ��lac�s, �eans(neat and clean), �utterfly Collar �hirts or �oc� Collar �n addition, hemmed shorts and sponsor shirts are allowed. �omen may wear s�orts mid�thigh length. �ats, caps and clothing with obscenities, holes, frays, tears, etc. are shirts are encouraged. �o electronic devices allowed in the bowler’s area during competition. The Tournament �irector will have the final decision regarding acceptable attire.
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After registering you will receive a link to pay your entry fee via square.
9=10 Event.
1 (left) James Kraykovich defeated John Cook and in Division 2 (right) Mark Selich defeated Louis Alto.
Tucson Metro USBC Update
By Mark Kerr, President
Tucson Metro USBC is getting ready for the upcoming 2023-24 tournament season. The first event on the schedule is the Welcome Back (NoTap) Tournament, Sunday, September 8, at Tucson Bowl. Spots for this fun event are quickly filling up.
On Saturday, September 14, at Bowlero Tucson, Tucson Metro USBC will be hosting the youth tournament for the Pay It Forward fundraiser for Tucson’s youth programs
The rest of the schedule is featured in our advertisement in Desert Bowler, the Tucson Metro USBC website (tucsonmetrousbc,com) and will be featured as well on the Tucson Metro Facebook Page. 2023-24 SEASON WRAP UP:
Pins were flying in the 2023-24 season in Tucson’s bowling center, as the final statistics showed. During the past season:
Fifty-nine bowlers bowled a total of 79, 300 games. Delano Coveris and Timothy Jacob each bowled four, 300 games during the season. Congratulations to everyone who achieved a perfect game during their league competition. Michelle Hunt was the only woman during the season to bowl a 300. Congratulations Michelle on your achievement!
Seventeen bowlers bowled an 800 series in league competition. Bryan Van Sickle had the highest series, 879. Matt Hunt
bowled three, 800 series in his leagues, an amazing feat! Congratulations to all who achieved this honor score.
Fifty-four men had averages of 218 or higher in the season. Timothy Jacob had the highest league average, with a 239.
Thirteen women had averages of 200 or higher in the season. Bryanna Cote had the highest league average, with a 220.
For our youth bowlers, eight had 180 or higher. Braxton Sexton led youth bowlers with a 217 average. During the season, Braxton also bowled an 800 series! Great job Braxton!
GROUPER PARTNERSHIP:
Tucson Metro USBC partnering with Grouper, Tucson Metro is thrilled to partner with Grouper, who offers those with an eligible health plan a chance to enjoy their USBC membership without the hassle of the USBC sanction fees.
If you're on a qualifying Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan, Grouper will cover your sanction fees, sending a check directly to you! This partnership is all about keeping bowlers 65 and older, active and engaged in our vibrant bowling community at no cost for sanction fees.
Check your eligibility on the website (GrouperGroups.com) and get ready to enjoy all the benefits of USBC, courtesy of this fantastic collaboration. Join now and make the most of this amazing offer!
4th Annual Pay It Forward Tournament
by: Cory Knop
We are about a month away from the "Pay it Forward" bowling Tournament. We have a lot of great raffle items for this event, still looking for sponsors and more fundraising. If you go to gofundme.
com and search Pay It Forward for youth bowling and donate whatever you can to the youth bowlers of Tucson. All proceeds go directly to the youth. Anything helps.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 520977-1843.
Keith Dommer
To check eligibility, go online to: GrouperGroups.com/TucsonMetro.
CONGRATULATIONS KEITH: At the Arizona State USBC Annual Meeting and Jamboree held in
Tucson on August 11, Keith Dommer was inducted into the Arizona State USBC Hall of Fame for Superior Performance. Tucson Metro USBC congratulates Keith on this prestigious honor for his spectacular bowling!
CONGRATULATIONS TUCSON METRO USBC: As part of the Jamboree, was the annual Association Team Tournament, in which the winners received the Traveling Trophy and bragging rights. The tournament was held at Tucson Bowl on August 10. The team, Tucson Metro USBC #2, consisting of Steve Harris, Ken Lewis, Joe Shelton and Mark Kerr, won the tournament with a score of 2596.
Tucson Metro USBC Partnering with Grouper
By Mark R. Kerr
TUCSON - Tucson Metro
USBC partnering with Grouper, Tucson Metro is thrilled to partner with Grouper, who offers those with an eligible health plan a chance to enjoy their USBC membership without the hassle of the USBC sanction fees.
If you're on a qualifying Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan, Grouper will cover your sanction fees, sending a check directly to you! This partnership is all about keeping you active and en-
gaged in our vibrant bowling community at no cost for sanction fees. Check your eligibility on the website (GrouperGroups.com) and get ready to enjoy all the benefits of USBC, courtesy of this fantastic collaboration. Join now and make the most of this amazing offer!
To check eligibility, go online to: GrouperGroups.com/TucsonMetro.
TUCSON BOWLING
Bowlero Glendale's Monday Night Showdown
Start Time 7:30 pm, Check-In at 7:oo pm; August 19th will be the last chance to qualify for the August 26th finals.
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July 29, 2024: Well folks it was a fun one last night, we would see a season high 65 entries and after a bit of a hiccup the night went pretty smooth. In the finals we would see Andrew cain take 4th and Brandon Loss in 3rd. Then a great battle for first would see Ron Schloss beat Calvin Huggar in a exciting roll off! As always a huge thanks to all of you for coming, none of this is possible without your support and patience. Aswell a big thank you to Joey Shea for helping and Bowlero for hosting
August 5, 2024: Each week I am reminded how fortunate I am to host an event for such talented bowlers and how much I really do love it. Tonight was no different with an amazing lineup and great finals! Ron Schloss would go back to back and take 1st place again this week, Josh Kelsey in 2nd, Mike Hardesty in 3rd and Cortez Schenck in 4th. Thank you all so much for coming as always your support means the world! Thank you to Bowlero for hosting and Joey Shea for all his help.
August 12, 2024: Another Monday another awesome showdown, we would see 61 entries! A very well deserved win today for Keith Fung, who bowled phenomenally averaging 260 through 7 games. Matt Tom also put on a show and would finish in 2nd, Wyatt Trzaskowski in 3rd and Annie Riley in 4th. Really good bowling all around by everyone today! Thank you all so much for coming and, it is always a pleasure for me to host you. Also shout out Joey Shea for the help.
HONOR SCORES
Ryan Smith; 300 game; Mesa East Bowl; Monday Trios league; July 29, 2024; Ball used: Roto Grip UFO Alert; Drilled by: Chris Tucker at Virtue Bowling Supply.
"Thanks to my parents, my team and fellow bowlers at Mesa East Bowl. Chris Tucker as well as he has drilled all my bowling balls."
Shawn Arnold; 300 game; Bowlero Avondale; Mega Cash league; July 16, 2024
Lyle Barnard; 300 game; AMF Chandler; Virtue Fun Summer league; July 10, 2024
Jose Chavez; 832 series [229234-277]; Inca Lanes; Wild Summer Mixers league; August 7, 2024
James Marsh; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Sunday Vegas Funtime league; July 14, 2024
Jared Massey; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Friday Fun Times league; July 26, 2024
Travis Quinton; 812 series [256257-2199]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; May 2, 2024
John Ramirez; 300 game; Bowlero Union Hills; Friday Mixers league; July 26, 2024
Curtis Spence
300 game; AMF McRay; Strike Force Tour tournament; Ball used: Track Archetype Hybrid; July 14, 2024
Steven Roberts; 300 game; Bowlero Avondale; Laughlin Invite league; June 14, 2024
Ron Schloss; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Senior Traveling Scratch Trio league; July 17, 2024
Phillip Stancito; 300 game; Bowlero Union Hills; Friday Mixers league; July 12, 2024
Lance Stern; 801 series [235238-267]; Inca Lanes; Wild Summer Mixers league; July 31, 2024
Nick Tejada; 300 game; Glenfair Lanes; Sunday Trios league; August 4, 2024
Dominic Volpe; 300 game; Bowlero Via Linda; Summer Trios league; July 15, 2024
#GetMOTIVated King of the Hill at Let It Roll Bowl Results
Wednesdays at 7 pm, Check-In 6:30 pm; Entry Fee $25, $10 Bonus Bucks; $5 Sidepots; Last KoH is August 28th
July 24, 2024: FINAL FOUR at this week’s #GetMOTIVated King of the Hill are: Alex Benton (299), Dylan Taylor(216), Michael Sagadin (205), Jake Howell (161).
Kyle King did not bowl tonight, making Alex the new King of the Hill.
July 31, 2024: Final 5 for this Week's #GetMOTIVated KING OF THE HILL at Let It Roll: Matt Herbert 225, Kevin Jenkins 214, Alex Benton 196, Dylan Taylor 255, Ryne Rossetti 159. KOH MATCH Taylor 277 Benton 242
August 7, 2024: FINAL FOUR at this week’s King of the Hill are: Matthew Herbert (212), Mike Hardesty (200), Dylan Taylor (191), Calvin Hugger Jr. (167). A whole lot of drama in that final 10th frame!
Dylan Taylor (reigning KOTH) and Matthew Herbert decided to chop, making Matthew Herbert the new King of the Hill.
Timing Was Perfect. For Her Call Into MPUSBC Hall
By Michael 'Chip' Begg Managing Editor - thetenpinexpress. com
Director Mesa Metro Association
Mesa, AZ. - As Sophia Petrillo of the television series 'The Golden Girls' would say: 'Picture It: Mesa, Arizona., Saturday April 14, 2018. It was the opening squad of the Arizona State Women's bowling tournament at Bowlero Mesa. And for one competitor, it would be a day that she would never forget. And neither would those who were in attendance watching the team event unfold.'
The bowling center had just completed a remodeling project, where new synthetic lanes were installed prior to the start of the Women's Open Championships. The new lanes hardly had enough time to get broken in, and just like that, an honor score was rolled on lanes 9 and 10 to kick off the tournament.
The series this competitor rolled included games of: 300279-224 for an 803 series. And to top this accomplishment off, this same competitor did it again the following week on Sunday April 22, 2018. During the singles and doubles event on lanes 35 and 36, she put together games of: 248300-268 for an 816 series.
"The 300 in team event was my first and I was blessed to have been bowling with and near many of my good friends who shared in the celebration. It was the first game and I remember I didn’t strike in practice and didn’t know what I was going to do to start," said Mandy Etem-Cirigliano, who was the competitor that rolled the 300 games. "To have my second 300 in the same event was unimaginable. That whole tournament was magical for me with all of the friends I shared the lanes with and I wasn’t really thinking about bowling. Just enjoying the experience."
It was moments like these that got her noticed by her peers, that would eventually lead to a nomination into the Metro Phoenix USBC Hall of Fame. The nomination and induction into the hall came on July 13, 2024, at the MPUSBC annual meeting.
"When I received the letter in the mail from the selection committee, I was quite overcome with emotion that I had qualified to join this prestigious group of bowlers in the Metro Phoenix USBC Hall of Fame," said Mandy, of when she found out she was going into the Hall. "It means a lot to me to join this prestigious group and to join my husband (Dave). My mom, (Debi), is also in the North County USBC Hall of Fame in California.
Giving this recognition even more meaning and connection with her."
She knew she had enough points built up from her accomplishments on the lanes, to get into the MPUSBC Hall. But it took a nomination from someone, and an approval from the board of directors to get her enshrined. That someone who nominated her for the Hall, was Shirley Braverman.
"Having my good friend and doubles partner, Shirley Braverman, who I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the lanes with for so many years was very special. She also wrote very kind words in the submission, and when she introduced me at the ceremony," she said, of her nomination. "Bowling with Shirley is an honor. She is a fierce competitor with an incredible heart for our sport and all those around her."
When it came time for her to give her acceptance speech, she wanted to make sure that she had all of her bases covered. Without having an emotional break down, while giving it.
"It was special to give my acceptance speech with my close friends and family there," she said, of her speech. "I was speaking to them and thanking them for all of their support so, I am grateful they were able to be there and be recognized for their contributions, too."
She also credits her husband, Dave Cirigliano, for her success on the lanes as well.
"When I met my husband Dave, he started giving me bowling lessons. This was awkward at first since I had already had numerous coaches in the approximately 25 years I had been bowling," she said, of his coaching. "I normally wouldn’t recommend being coached by someone you are romantically involved with, but he is the best and I wanted the best. Dave transformed my game and as I would say really taught me how to bowl. None of my accomplishments since we met would
have been possible without him."
According to Bowl.Com, she has had a composite average of 200+ since 2003-04. Her highest average to date, came during the 2016-17 season. When she averaged 226 for 90 games in the Ebonite Sun City Scratch Classic at Lakeview Lanes.
"The 2016-2017 season was very special. I bowled on a ladies team called the Strike Queens. This was the year of my highest average. I was bowling with three hall of famers and had to rise to the occasion!," she said, of remembering the 2016-17 season. "Surrounding myself with amazing coaches and talented bowlers has brought me success. I enjoy team events much more than singles events so, having great teammates who work together and encourage each other and have fun together is key. "The timing of getting into the MPUSBC Hall, was perfect. As I hope to have many years of enjoying bowling ahead of me. As of recently, I’ve had some health issues that have limited my ability to bowl and how I bowl. Hopefully, all of those will be behind us soon, and I can get back out on the lanes."
She says getting elected into any Hall of Fame, is a culmination of years of work and accomplishments. She feels the turning point in her career was winning her first Metro Phoenix USBC Queens at Lakeview Lanes.
"I hadn’t accomplished much before this and shortly after the Queens win, is when I started working with Dave and more success came," she said, of her first major title. "I’ve always looked up to my mom. She started bowling when we were really little and she was very good. I remember a picture of her winning the local queens' tournament and that picture was on my mind the day I woke up and won my first queens. Growing up. The three of us: (mom, Jolene, and I) went everywhere together. We traveled a lot
for bowling. Whenever we had a bad day on the lanes, mom would give us five minutes to be upset and then we had to let it go. I think this was good advice because it's not good to hold on to things. It won’t matter a year from now if you bowled bad today."
She has also become quite the fund-raiser off of the lanes in recent years as well. She got into raising money for 'Bowl For The Cure' after one of her co-workers was diagnosed with breast cancer.
"I got involved in 'Bowl for the Cure', because my coworker was fighting breast cancer. I honestly thought we were going to have one bowling tournament. Then at the first event, people started asking about next year. So, I started planning to do it again and it's really grown from there," she says, of the two events she holds annually in Phoenix and Tucson. "We recently changed our focus to support all types of cancer and are now 'Bowl Over Cancer Arizona'. We will have the privilege of supporting cancer patients' rights here in Arizona! Our 2024 events are coming together and will take place November 2 and 3 at Bowlero Kyrene and Bowlero Tucson respectively."
2023 was also her best fundraising year to date. It got her national attention at the USBC convention in Las Vegas this past April.
"Last year, (2023) we raised $23,000 and that has been our highest to date. It felt really good to reach our highest fund-raising amount in our final year benefiting breast cancer," she said, of her efforts. To be recognized at the convention, was an amazing launching point for our team to now support all forms of cancer and cancer patients in Arizona." What would she like to accomplish in the game of bowling next? That remains to be seen.
"With some recent health issues, I’ve been having, I’m not bowling as much and have switched to bowling left-handed," she said. "This experience has allowed me to experience bowling as a beginner again and it has been so fun, and also very challenging. I hope to be getting back on the lanes more with whichever hand God gives me to bowl with. I’ve been missing all the fun and time with friends!"
And don't be surprised if the next tournament she wins, does in fact, come from her left-hand. We won't be.
25 Years Of Bowling Accomplishments. Rewards Mandy Etem-Cirigliano, With Call Into MPUSBC Hall Of Fame.
Photo Courtesy of Rich Prince Photography
To start off, SCBA would like to send congratulations to our mem ber Ms. Roma Ebel and her dou bles partner Ms. Michelle Adams for their second-place finish at the 2024 USBC Women’s Cham pionship in Las Vegas with a total score of 1,179 in the Emerald divi sion. Congrats ladies!
The SCBA July no tap senior tournament brought over ninety members out to participate. The top five finishers in Division 1 (160 average and below) are Mike Mc carthy, Laura Barnes, Jesse Falls, Michael Knight, and Daryl Cole man. The top five finishers in Di vision 2 (161 average and above) are Brad Edwards, Greg Roberts, Jimmy Roberts, Jim Musolino and Steve Nicholas. The gift certificate for Your Strike Shop was won by Christine Gonos. Congratulations to our winners and look forward to seeing you at future tournaments.
19, 2024, and is open to all SCBA members. Additional details will be included in September’s publicaThe second season for the SCBA Senior Scratch Trio league at Lakeview Lanes is now full with a total of twenty-four teams. This is a three-person senior scratch trio match point league with team cap of 630 and individual average cap of 220.
If interested in finding out more about Sun City Bowling Association, SCBA Hall of Fame, our tournament schedule, senior scratch trio league or our member awards program, please feel free to reach out to SCBA President, Lynda Bettini at 480-225-3332.
The registration for SCBA’s first annual Halloween Bowling Party is on Saturday, August 24th. SCBA board members will be at Bell and Lakeview Lanes from 9 am to 11 am to take entries. After August 24th, you can sign up at the bowling counter at Lakeview Lanes. The party will be on Saturday, October 26th, with bowling, the best costume, and other prizes.
Entry forms are out at Lakeview Lanes and Bell Lanes for the SCBA Fall Classic Pins Over Aver-
age tournament on September 14, 2024, at Lakeview Lanes. This is a no handicap tournament and is based on the most pins over your average, so it is an even playing field for all average levels. Entry fee is $25.00 per person and is open to all SCBA members.
The SCBA 2024/2025 membership applications will be distributed to all Sun City league bowlers through their league secretary at the commencement of league. Additional applications are available at both Lakeview and Bell Lanes. Annual dues will remain at $2.00 per person for the new season.
Sun City Bowling Association’s annual meeting will be at Bell Center Social Hall 1 on October
SCBA membership is open to all Sun City regular bowling league members ages fifty or over. Certain age exceptions apply for Sun City residents.
SCBA, No-Tap; July 22, 2024; Lakeview Lanes
SINGLES - DIVISION 1 (178 above avg)
- DIVISION 2 (178 &
Sun City Bowling Association
Sun City Bowling Association (SCBA) was formed in May 1986, to promote continued interest in the sport of bowling and to encourage fellowship among bowling participants.
SCBA administers and oversees numerous noteworthy bowling activities and tournaments for Sun City bowlers. The SCBC provides special recognition for outstanding scores bowled in regularly scheduled league fames. Furthermore, the association participates in the instruction of bowling fundamentals and sponsors a hidden number contest with its membership.
SCBA Membership
SCBA membership is open to all Sun City AZ residents and guest bowlers who bowl at either Bell or Lakeview Lanes, with an annual fee of $2.00 for the fiscal year running August 1 through July 31. Applications are on the bulletin boards of both bowling centers, and may be submitted to either the front desks at the lanes or directly to any association board member anytime throughout the year. A membership drive is also held each fall in which all bowling leagues are approached requesting that bowlers join the Sun City Bowling Association. There is an annual membership meeting with a speaker, refreshments and door prizes held each October.
Ms. Roma Ebel and her doubles partner Ms. Michelle Adams
Sun City High Scores
Weekly league high games and series as reported by www.LeagueSecretary.com.
BELL LANES
July 22-28, 2024
MEN'S HIGH GAME
Josh Barress 267 (Birds and Belles)
Doug Irwin 258 (Birds and Belles)
David Leverage 247 (Birds and Belles)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
Doug Irwin 739 (Birds and Belles)
Josh Barress 738 (Birds and Belles)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Deborah Martin 214 (Birds and Belles)
Susan Engstrom 201 (Summer Vacation)
Candy Knight 193 (Birds and Belles)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Susan Engstrom 550 (Summer Vacation)
Deborah Martin 538 ((Summer Vacation)
Candy Knight 510 (Birds and Belles)
July 29-August 4, 2024
MEN'S HIGH GAME
Bradley Zagerman 278 (Birds and Belles)
Doug Irwin 246 (Birds and Belles)
Gary Rossiter 236 (Birds and Belles)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
Doug Irwin 709 (Birds and Belles)
Bradley Zagerman 704 (Birds and Belles)
Bill Henderson 645 (Birds and Belles)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Janet Anderson 199 (Birds and Belles)
Tricia VanGaal 193 (Birds and Belles)
Deborah Martin 193 (Birds and Belles)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Janet Anderson 568 (Birds and Belles)
Deborah Martin 506 (Birds and Belles)
Myrna Barress 489 (Birds and Belles)
August 5-11, 2024
MEN'S HIGH GAME
Tony Evans 268 (Birds and Belles)
David Leverage 268 (birds and Belles)
Josh Barress 268 (Birds and Belles)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
David Leverage 742 (Birds and Belles)
Doug Irwin 705 (Birds and Belles)
Tony Evans 686 (Birds and Belles)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Myrna Barress 217 (Birds and Belles)
Lois Ingram 193 (Birds and Belles)
Kathy Stone 184 (Birds and Belles)
Deborah Martin 184 (Birds and Belles)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Myrna Barress 557 (Birds and Belles)
Deborah Martin 500 (Birds and Belles)
Janet Anderson 497 (Birds and Belles)
LAKEVIEW LANES
July 22-28, 2024
MEN'S HIGH GAME
Jared Massey 300 (Friday Fun Times)
Lou Pascolini 300
(Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
Bill Davis 290
(Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
Allan Curthoys 769 (Practice Up)
Jared Massey 748 (Friday Fun Times)
Dennis Albani 737 (Practice Up)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Laura Roybal 255 (Friday Fun Times)
Lynda Bettini 249 (Thursday Scratch Trios)
Marty Robertazzo 243 (Ladies Summer Match Point)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Laura Roybal 642 (Friday Fun Times)
Sherry Day 607
Allan Curthoys 277 (Practice Up)
Dale Tupper 268 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
James Musolino 268 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
Greg LaPointe 268 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
Randy Blunck 717 (Practice Up)
Andrew Ferguson 709 (Friends of Lakeview)
Allan Curthoys 698 (Practice Up)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Kristie Albani 240 (Practice Up)
Sonja Echeverria 226 (Friday Fun Times)
Jackie Pasquini 215 (Practice Up)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Mary DuBois 609
Jerry Walls 287 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
Johnny Gonzales 286 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
Steve Roberts 279
(Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
Dennis Albani 279 (Practice Up)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
Tracy Stevenson 781 (Practice Up)
Allan Curthoys 739 (Practice Up)
Dennis Albani 738 (Practice Up)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Connie Albano 267 (Practice Up)
Jacqueline Smith 217 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)
Lynda Bettini 217 (Thursday Scratch Trios)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Connie Albano 631
DESERT BOWLER
August 16, 2024
Cactus Bowl
No-Tap
August 17, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
TBT-Bakers Doubles
August 17, 2024
Glenfair Lanes
9-Pin Baker Doubles
August 17, 2024
Plaza Bowl
Northern Arizona Bowlerettes
August 17, 2024
AMF McRay
Colored Pins
August 18, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
Spare Change Hdcp Doubles
August 18, 2024
AMF Mesa
Strike Force Tour
August 19, 2024
Bowlero Glendale
Monday Night Showdown
August 21, 2024
Let It Roll Bowl
King of the Hill
August 22, 2024
Cactus Bowl
Summer Sweepers
August 24, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
King of the Hill
August 25, 2024
Bell Lanes
No-Tap
August 26, 2024
Bowlero Glendale
Monday Night Showdown
August 7-30, 2024
South Point
High Roller August Military Classic
August 17, 2024
Suncoast
BTC
August 18, 2024
Strike Zone (Sunset Station)
ABT
May 10-September 1, 2024
The Peterson Classic
Bowlero Vernon Hills (Chicago, IL)
TournamentSchedule
ARIZONA TOURNAMENTS
August 28, 2024
Let It Roll Bowl
King of the Hill
August 31-September 1, 2024
Bowlero Glendale
Az State USBC Masters & Queens
August 31-September 2, 2024
Bowlero Mesa
SFT Memorial Day
September 1, 2024
Cerbat Lanes
BTC
September 7, 2024
Bowlero Gilbert
TBT-3 Person Baker
September 8, 2024
Johnson Lanes
CBE Senior Open
September 8, 2024
Tucson Bowl
TMUSBC Hdcp 9-Pin No-Tap
September 14, 2024
Bowlero Via Linda
TATurday
September 14, 2024
Lakeview Lanes
SCBA Fall Classic Pins Over Avg
September 14, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
Pay It Forward
September 14, 2024
Cerbat Lanes
JBT
September 15, 2024
Bowlero Via Linda Strike Force Tour
September 15, 2024
Bowlero Tucson Sport Shot Sweeper
September 21, 2024
Bowlero Glendale
Primal Championship
September 21, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
TBT-Baker Doubles
September 21-22, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
TMUSBC Senior Masters
September 22, 2024
Johnson Lanes
CBE Senior
September 28-29, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
MMA Military Classic
September 28, 2024
Bowlero Via Linda
Primal Bowling
September 29, 2024
Bowlero Gilbert
Strike Force Tour
August 24, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
Agent Ong Open Strike Back
Summer Eliminator Series
October 5-6, 2024
Let It Roll Bowl
TAT Fall Classic
October 12-13, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
JBT's 2000th Event
October 12, 2024
Bowlero Union Hills
Primal Bowling
October 17-20, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
Agent Ong Open "Strikes Back"
LAS VEGAS & NEVADA TOURNAMENTS
August 18, 2024
The Orleans 9-Tap Tour
August 24, 2024
Wildfire Lanes
Balls & Babes Scratch Singles Tourn.
August 25, 2024
Gold Coast 9-Tap Tour
August 16-18, 2024
Tenpins & More (Rio Rancho, NM)
New Mexico Open
August 31-September 1, 2024
Suncoast
9-Tap Tour
September 15, 2024
Riverside Lanes (Laughlin)
Lousy Bowlers Tournament
October 3-11, 2024
South Point Plaza
High Roller Seniors Team Classic
September 20-22, 2024
Oasis Lanes (El Paso, TX)
Scratch Invitational
October 18-20, 2024
Bowlero Gilbert
PBA Junior Regional Tourn.
October 27, 2024
Let It Roll Bowl
Take Out 10 For Cancer
November 2, 2024
AMF McRay
TATurday
November 2, 2024
Bowlero Mesa
Primal Bowling
November 2, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
Bowl Over Cancer
November 3, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
Bowl Over Cancer
November 3, 2024
Johnson Lanes
CBE Senior
November 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 2024
Cactus Bowl
TMUSBC Women's Senior & Senior Open
November 9, 2024
Let It Roll Bowl
MPUSBC - BVL
November 10, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
CBE Open/Women
November 16-17, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
CBE Special
November 16-17, 2024
MPUSBC Senior Open
Location - TBA
November 16-17, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
JBT
October 26-27, 2024
Suncoast
JBT
October 24-27, 2024
South Point Plaza
ABT Fall Nationals
Agent Ong Open Strike Back, October 17-20, 2024
Introducing the Risk vs Reward Progressive Pot!
by: Carl Ong
A special shout out to our sponsor, Acclaim Garage Doors, who will contribute $1,000 annually for the next five years!
Here’s the Breakdown:
•Guaranteed Pot: Kicking off in Year 1, you’ll start with a guaranteed $1,000 plus 50% of the RVR Sidepot Entries!
•Entry Fee: Just $20 for a shot at the Progressive Sidepot.
Yearly Distribution:
Each year, we’ll split the collected sidepot entries 50/50:
•50% fuels this year’s Progressive Pot.
•50% rolls over to next year’s Progressive Pot.
How to Win the Pot:
After the Agent Ong Open “Strikes Back” title match, the champion will have a fantastic opportunity to snag the RvR Progressive Pot
through our Strike Challenge!
Here’s the Game Plan:
1-1st Strike: Hit it to claim 25% of the RvR Progressive Pot! If you miss, no worries—it carries over!
2-2nd Strike: Keep your 25% or gamble for 50%. Miss? It rolls over!
3-3rd Strike: Retain your 50% or go for 75%. Miss? You guessed it— it carries over!
4-4th Strike: Hold onto your 75% or shoot for the ultimate prize—100% of the RvR Progressive Pot! Miss? It carries over!
Risk vs Reward: The choice is yours at every level! Will you play it safe or chase the bigger prize? If you miss, you walk away emptyhanded, but the pot will keep growing for next year!
Join us for this exhilarating challenge and prove you have what it takes to win BIG!
Register Today: www.agentongopen.com
Saturday, July 27th!
75 bowlers came out to support the Agent Ong Open - Summer Eliminator Series #1!
Everytime Carl Ong and his family do something like this they are humbled by the support and know that they are committed to tournament bowling in Arizona and will continue to do their part!
The Ong's send a special thanks to Complete Bowling Events, Theo Douthit and Aaron Yamamoto for all of the contributions to making this event a reality!
Side note: Can’t forget Jay Jay Newell and Bowlero Kyrene for continuing to be amazing hosts for our events!
For all of the bowlers that participated today, reach out to B3 Performance for a special rate for SPECTO!
Carl Ong and 210 & Over winner Shan Nosbusch
Carl Ong and 209 & Under winner Justin Surat
NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes
by Karen Blomgren, NAZB VP
The Northern Arizona Bowlerettes remained local for their tournament on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. The ladies were excited to bowl at Antelope Lanes in Prescott Valley! Matt & Leslie had everything ready to go for us, including music we could dance to…if we weren’t bowling! The ladies gathered to bowl 3 9-Pin No-tap games and gather they did as we had 64 super ladies there to bowl!
Check-in is SUPPOSED to start at 10:00, BUT our wonderful ladies started rolling in around 9:30! Thank heavens the officers are early-birds - we were ready for those early arrivals! Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole was busy checking the ladies in and getting them to their lanes. Directors Ann Monagle, Kay Monagle, & Gracie Dominick were grabbing money from the ladies as they purchased raffle prize tickets: Prez Linda Tilley’s been at it again with those
great raffle prizes! Prez Linda Tilley was BEYOND busy today taking shirt orders! Many ladies want to start the new season with a new color! VP Karen Blomgren was delighted to visit with ladies who had come to check us out, and then went on to join our fine group! Sgt. At Arms Pam Frendian was on the move, move, move taking pictures of the ladies as they socialized with
6th Annual
each other! Love seeing 64 smiling
Happy Birthday to you! We would like to wish a super happy July birthday to the following ladies: Nancy Johnson (7/2), Brenda Schafer (7/4), Brenda Lee (7/5), Norma Gillett (7/5), Claire Mulliner (7/6), Gracie Dominick (7/7), Myrna Dragon (7/7), Lorrie Goeke (7/7), Deadra Shoemaker (7/14), Jen Tidroski (7/16), Olga Rodstrom (7/18), Dawna Solymos (7/27), Diana Carlson (7/27), Linda Evans (7/28). Michelle Broxmeyer (7/29), & Mary Robinson (7/31). We do hope your special day is/was everything you wished for!
Mesa Metro Military Classic
Presented by Mesa Metropolitan USBC Association
Tournament Location is: Bowlero Kyrene
6225 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226
Open to active duty military, veterans, retired military and guests. Each team must include at least 2 players with military background and may include a maximum of 2 guests.
Team, Doubles/Singles events available
Optional All-Events in both Handicap & Scratch available Handicap 90% of 220
$40 per event per person by September 19, 2024
$5 per event entry will be donated to support the veterans
Entries received after 9/19/24 will be accepted as space allows. For more information/entry form: bowlmesa.com or Email: tournaments@bowlmesa.com
Chris Rouen: 480-600-4089
Okay ladies, time for some winners! In Division #1 (ladies with averages up to and including 145), Diana Carlson (806) was the top winner! Congratulations Diana! She was followed by Delma Largent (788), Linda Ruschat (788), Brenda Schafer (753), Patty Willis (746), Michelle Broxmeyer (727), Rachel Culp (721), Linda Tilley (721), Donna Reitan (711), Kathy Houchin (700), Carol Hollis (693), Sherron Steinman (687), Monika Menser (681), Carrie Ullman (680), Mary Robinson (679), Shirley Wiseman (678), Joan Comfort (672), Myrna Dragon (652), Mary Novar (648), Naomi Bronson (648), Peggy Harris (645), Linda Wiggen (642), and Nancy Shott (641). Twenty-three ladies out of forty-six placed in Division #1! Congrats to all!
Gotta have more winners! In Division #2 (ladies with averages of 146 and above), Valerie Ames (840) was looking good! And she said she was tired before we started! Congratulations Valerie! She was followed by Julie (JT) Tollefson (812), Brenda Hoff (768), Cindy Humphrey (766), Melanie Estrella (745), Carla Little (727), Debra Fincher (720), and Karla Gibbons (707). Eight ladies out of seventeen placed in Division #2! Nice bowling ladies! More winners, you say?? Lean Looi Cullen won a free entry for our August tournament! Bet she’s gonna be there! The following ladies grabbed their readers, scanned their tickets and came zoom, zoom, zooming up to collect their prize: Brenda Schafer, Shirley Wiseman, Mary Robinson, Judy Salyers, Donna Noel, Melanie Estrella, AND Stormy Goudreault! Enjoy those prizes!
Director Ann Monagle announced the new officers for the 2024-2025 season. They are as follows: President: Karen Blomgren, Vice-Presidents: Sande Bobango & Pam Frendian, and Secretary/Treasurer: Pam Cirasole. These ladies are excited and ready to take NAZB into the next season!
Next month will find us staying local for one of our favorite tournaments! The ladies will gather at Plaza Bowl in Prescott on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, to bowl 3 no-tap games! This tournament will complete a very exciting 2023-2024 season! We always bowl on the 3rd Saturday of the month, and our tournaments always begin at 11:00A.M. We’re a superb group of ladies of ALL ages coming from all over State 48! The ladies do NOT have to be sanctioned to join this grand group. They also DON’T have to be currently bowling in a league! If this sounds of interest to you, please contact Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole (928-227-1258). New members are always joyfully welcomed! Come along and join the fun!
Division 1 - Diana Carlson - 806 series
Division 2 - Valerie Ames - 840 series
ladies!
Join Us for Bowl Over Cancer Arizona!
Make a real impact in the fight against cancer through our bowling community. We’re excited to announce two upcoming events on November 2-3 in Chandler and Tucson, Arizona, and we invite you to become a sponsor!
By sponsoring our event, your business will gain exposure through our extensive social media promotions and event announcements. We encourage sponsors to participate in the events to maximize visibility and engagement.
Ready to get involved? Visit our website to register as a sponsor today. Promotions for the event and our sponsors will kick off soon, and we’d love to feature your business in all our activities.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support a cause that touches so many lives. Together, we can make a difference! www.bowlovercanceraz.com/become-a-sponsor
Bowl Over Cancer Arizona, where our mission to fight cancer began over a decade ago with a single bowling tournament hosted by our president, Mandy Cirigliano. Since then, the overwhelming response from our community has driven us to expand, proudly hosting two annual tournaments
that unite the bowling communities of Metro Phoenix and Tucson, rallying against all forms of cancer.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, we've raised over $120,000 to fuel our cause. As a registered 501c3 nonprofit, we prioritize transparency and accountability in every dollar spent.
Proceeds from our fundraisers support Cancer Support Community Arizona, aiding those in Phoenix and northern Arizona, and the Arizona Cancer Foundation, extending our reach to the Tucson area. Together, we're making strides in the fight against cancer. Join us in our mission today.
William and Florence Ong Memorial Scholarship
by: Carl Ong
We want to remind everyone that the William and Florence Ong Memorial Scholarship is still accepting applications! This $1000 scholarship honors my beloved parents and is open to any student nationwide who embodies the values of compassion, resilience, and community.
We have three exciting pathways for applicants:
1-Community Impact Award: Nominate someone who has made a positive impact in your community!
2-Leadership Recognition:
Recognize a natural leader in your school or community.
3-Diversity and Inclusion Initiative: Celebrate efforts that promote diversity and inclusion. Deadline for submissions is September 15th, 2024! Essays should be between 400-500 words.
For more details and to apply, visit: https://agentongopen.com/ scholarship/
Please share this opportunity with your friends and fellow bowlers! Let’s honor my parents’ legacy together and inspire a brighter future!
Ten Years Before…
Ray Orf Suffered The Same Consternation As Glenn Allison
by Dave Williams
The date was February 6, 1972. Ray Orf rolled an 890 series. He was bowling in an adultchild league at Western Bowl in St. Louis, with his 7 year old son, Rich. Ray left a 10 pin in the first frame and converted the spare. He then rolled 35 consecutive strikes.
I can still remember the headline in Bowling Magazine. I must have read that issue at least a hundred times. According to an article written by Kevin Hong in 2015 (Feb.6, 1972: Ray Orf Bowls 890), Orf did not realize that he had eclipsed the previous all time 3 game set of 886, rolled by Allie Brandt from Lockport, N.Y., in 1939.
Ray was no slouch when it came to bowling. He won two national PBA titles — one in Dallas, Texas, and another in Tacoma, Washington. He finished second on four different occasions in the USBC Classic Team Event. In a city with the likes of Dick Weber,
Don Carter, Nelson Burton Jr. and Ray Bluth, Orf was named Bowler of the Year five times.
The 890 series was something that he should have been proud of accomplishing, but over the years it caused him much heartache, lost sleep and emotional ups and downs, stated Hong in his article. Roger Tessman of the ABC (now USBC) flew in from Greendale, Wisconsin, and filed a report saying that the lane conditions did not meet the standards in place for sanctioned competition in 1972.
Orf pled his case in front of the ABC’s High Score Committee during a meeting in Long Beach, Calif., but it was to no avail. He then
sued the ABC and settled out of court for an unspecified amount. Due to the terms of his agreement, Orf was never allowed to discuss the case nor reveal the size of his settlement.
Remembering Allie Brandt
While I was working for AMF, some of the employees at the Westerville plant in Ohio asked if I would join their team and compete in the annual USBC national tournament. AMF paid for everything, so how could I say no? My first USBC event was in St. Louis, in 1978. Rich Croci, owner of Boulevard Bowl in Petaluma, Calif., paid for all my expenses that year and our team did quite well. I remember receiving a key chain for my all events total of 1,907.
But beginning in 1980, I was part of the AMF team from Westerville. We bowled together 6 times during the decade, first at Louisville, Ky., followed by Memphis, Niagara Falls, Reno, Tulsa and Las Vegas. What’s interesting is that we usually bowled on Easter weekend, and we were often paired with a group from Lockport, N.Y., including Allie Brandt. He was a feisty man that stood only 5 feet 5 inches tall. We all stayed up for hours listening to his tales about bowling.
Brandt passed away in 1982, but not before we had a few years together at the USBC tournaments. Brandt’s 886 series (297289-300) in 1939 was a public relations bonanza for bowling, according to a post from J.R. Schmidt at bowlinghistory.wordpress.com. In addition to his small stature, Brandt weighed only 125 pounds. His size made the point that you didn’t have to be a muscle-bound giant to succeed on the lanes.
As the decades passed, Brandt’s series of 886 was analogous in many respects to Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs in baseball. Just like Ruth, you knew that if anyone ever beat Brandt’s total, there would have to be an asterisk. It’s interesting that while Ray Orf’s score of 890 in 1972 (four pins better than Brandt) was de-
nied, another famous bowler later that same year, John Wilcox Jr., rolled an 885 series (one pin less than Brandt), and that score was certified by USBC.
Just a few years after Brandt’s death in 1982, Tom Jordan rolled an 899 series at Nationwide Bowling’s Garden State Bowl in Union, New Jersey. That series (including a fourth game of 299) was approved by the USBC, almost 50 years after Brandt’s score. Today, there are a total of 39 perfect three game sets, including Robert Mushtare of Fort Drum, N.Y., who has done it twice.
Without getting into too much detail, the first 900 that was sanctioned in the modern era was in 1997. There were a total of three 900’s in the 1990’s, followed by 12 in the 2000’s, and 21 from 2010 to 2019. Since then, the number of perfect 900 series have dropped off dramatically, with one in 2021, and one in 2022 (bowl.com/records). What’s the reason? Less league bowlers, I guess, but it is nonetheless interesting how the number has dropped so much in the past few years…
• Portions of this article adapted from “Feb. 6, 1972: Ray Orf Bowls 890,” by Kevin Hong
• Excerpts from “Allie and Orf and Allison,” by J.R. Schmidt
• Ray Orf’s Black Beauty bowling ball photo by Kevin Hong
• Ray Orf’s 2015 head and shoulders photo by Kevin Hong
• Allie Brandt head and shoulders photo provided by bowl.com
Allie Brandt passed away in 1982, at the age of 79 (1902-1982)
Ray Orf passed away in 2018, at the age of 77 (1941-2018)
Dave's Corner artwork created by Lynn Matsubara of Cal USBC Newsletter
To contact Dave Williams: herb@desertbowler.com
The Legendary Allie Brandt
Ray Orf in 2015
Ray Orf's 890 Series was with a Brunswick Black Beauty Bowling Ball!
Baker Doubles; Bowlero Kyrene; July
by: Kristi Thompson
Congratulations to our July winners! We max'd out with 80 entries. 31 in the 370 & 49 in the 430 cap.
19 teams made cashing rounds. We paid out $4250 in prize money, and $1350 in side pots.
Our 300 pot will be rolling over with $420. The Strike Pot rolled over and is at $1834
370 Division: Finals came down to Dustin Wengeler/Camran Jimmy vs Michael Rhoads/Chase Rohlik with Michael & Chase pulling off the win 214-149.
High Games paid out $56 to each team: Willielee James/Jason
20, 2024
Kasgnoc 277, Brian Winstead/Kevin Curtis 214. Michael/Chase 247, Andrew Locke/Ari Rath 230, Joe Mondlak/Steve Locke 223 & Rene Raudales/Cecil Carrasco 257
High Series paid $168: Rene & Cecil 1246
430 Division: Finals were Justin Golden/Nick Tejada vs Dan Friedline/Brett Wolfe with Justin & Nick getting the win 279-214.
High Games paid out $94 each team: Ryan Feber/Jeremy Opp 290, Dan Marks/Daniel Slaughter 290, Shawn Grant/Garret Strehl 279, 4th game was a three way tie with Shawn/Garret - Ron Schloss/ Mike McQuisten - Ben Perry/Josh
Agent Ong Open Strike Back, October 17-20, 2024
by: Carl Ong
Meet Matthew Zweig, the reigning champion of the Agent Ong Open, who is back to defend his title at this year’s “Strikes Back” event. With a track record of success and relentless determination, Zweig is ready to take on the competition once again.
Q: What are some of your most notable achievements in your bowling career?
Matthew: "I’ve achieved 21 collegiate team titles, a National Club Championship, and 2 PBA Regionals. Winning the inaugural Agent Ong title was a highlight, and finishing 5th at a National PBA event was a great experience."
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Matthew: "Being named the 2021 PBA West Region Rookie of the Year. To make an immediate impact in my professional debut and be recognized with that honor was truly special."
Q: What do you consider your biggest asset as a bowler?
Matthew: "My biggest strengths are my creativity, commitment to making significant adjustments, and versatility in playing any zone the lane demands."
Q: How do you stay competitive with the evolving strategies in the sport?
Matthew: "I stay updated with what others are doing and make it my own. Keeping up with the young, no-thumb bowlers is a challenge, but I’m always seeking ways to stay competitive by focusing on my long-term goals."
Q: What would it mean to you to defend your title at the Agent Ong Open?
Matthew: "Winning it, of course! I’ve never come close to defending a title of this magnitude. To do so against the strong field we had last year would be something truly special."
Cheer on Matthew Zweig as he aims to repeat his success at the Agent Ong Open “Strikes Back” Event!
Register Today: www.agentongopen.com
Brown 279, Dan Friedline/Brett Wolfe 256, and Ron Schloss/ Mike McQuisten 298 High Series paid $282: Ryan Feber/Jeremy Opp 1375 Upcoming TBT events: Bakers
Doubles August 17th at Bowlero Kyrene. Then we're going to be hosting a 3 person bakers team event September 7th at Bowlero Gilbert.
Player Spotlight: Matthew Zweig
Youth Bowling League Now Forming Gilbert Mustangs
Starting September 7th, 10:00 am at Bowlero Gilbert
Benefits:
·Pre-practice and on-lane coaching every week.
·Holiday parties & celebrations.
·USBC & Safe-Sport Certified coaches available to help improve your game.
·Scholarship Opportunities available throughout the year.
Details:
·League Fee $15.00 per week for 34 weeks.
·USBC Certified Leagues.
·SPORT SHOT League (new pattern every month).
·STANDARD House Shot League.
·Appropriate breaks for Holidays.
·Competitive fun for all ages 4 to 18.
·All skill levels encouraged to participate
·Ability to bowl in numerous local, city, state and National tournaments.
·League/Bowlero incentives (scholarships, free games, discounts). Questions and inquiries should be sent to: Mark Wojtusiak (dawojos@aol.com)
On August 5th, the Mesa Metropolitan Association board members went to the Phoenix VA Hospital to present this year's donation of $16,343 to the Recreational Therapy Dept. Thanks to all the bowlers for your generosity. This was made possible through our 50/50 and other fundraising activities.
Introducing "Stacy's Hideaway" at Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment!
We are thrilled to introduce a new addition at Let It Roll Bowl & Entertainment - "Stacy's Hideaway"! This exclusive room is designed to elevate your experience, create lasting memories, and enhance the fun at Let It Roll. Open to adults aged 21 and above, Stacy's Hideaway features a variety of entertainment options including pool tables, darts, and board games, all complemented by a mini-bar for your enjoyment.
Additionally, this unique room is available for rental (details available at the front desk). Join us throughout the month of August for complimentary access to the pool tables. Stacy's Hideaway is the ultimate retreat, where you can lounge, dine, play games, and savor the good life. Be sure to visit and discover Stacy's favorite hideaway spot!
Let It Roll Bowl is located 8925 N. 12th, Phoenix, 602-944-4401
BowlTV PBA Regional Players Invitational Moves to Reno
by: Nolan Hughes
The BowlTV PBA Regional Players Invitational will return to its old stomping grounds later this year.
The National Bowling Stadium (NBS) in Reno, Nev. will host the end-of-season tournament for the PBA and PBA50 Regional Tours.
The tournaments will be held Dec. 12-15, 2024 and feature a $125,000 total prize fund with a top prize of $15,000 and $10,000 for the PBA and PBA50 divisions, respectively.
“Reno Tahoe is absolutely thrilled to welcome the Professional Bowlers Association back to the National Bowling Stadium for the 2024 BowlTV PBA Regional Players Invitational,” Reno Tahoe President and CEO Mike Larragueta said. “The NBS has served the national and international bowling communities for nearly 30 years and, through this partnership with the PBA, the City of Reno, and Caesars Entertainment, we are proud to host the best bowlers in the country at the top bowling venue in the world.”
From 2015-2017, the National Bowling Stadium hosted the World Series of Bowling VII through IX. Legends from Hall of Famers Parker Bohn III and Tommy Jones, to today’s greats Jason Belmonte, EJ Tackett and Anthony Simonsen have won in the venue.
Most recently on the PBA Tour, the NBS hosted the 2021 U.S. Open and USBC Masters.
“Caesars Entertainment and our resorts in Reno (Silver Legacy, El-
dorado and Circus Circus) are honored to welcome the PBA back to The Biggest Little City in the World!” said Ken Ostempowski, the Senior VP and General Manager of the Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus-Reno. “Bowling is woven into the fabric of the Reno Community, offering the only National Bowling Stadium in the country. More importantly, the bowling community is part of our family, and we are excited to welcome them back home!”
The NBS and the Regional Tour have a storied history as well. Fifteen years ago, the 2009 RPI served as a qualifier for 2010-11 PBA Tour exemptions and spawned the careers of future PBA Tour champions Scott Norton and Ryan Ciminelli.
“We’re coming home,” PBA Tour Commissioner Tom Clark said. “The PBA and the National Bowling Stadium make beautiful music together. Thanks to the City of Reno, Reno Tahoe, and Caesars Entertainment, the PBA Regional program and this destination event will continue to grow.”
The top regional players in the nation will be competing for the Chris Warren RPI trophy, named in honor of the second-winningest regional player of all time. In addition to Warren’s 11 PBA50 Regional Tour titles, his 47 PBA Regional Tour titles are tied with Pete Weber for the most ever.
Patrick Dombrowkski is the twotime defending PBA RPI champion, while Bo Goergen is the defending PBA50 RPI champion.
