June 2024 Desert Bowler

DESERT BOWLER

DIGITAL ISSUE

Tournament Schedule

Local and national tournament schedule on page 14

Agent Ong Open Strikes Back

Oct 17-20: Bowlero Kyrene, $10,000 1st place guaranteed, see ad on page 17

Cactus Bowl

Every Thursday, 6:45 pm, Summer Sweepers

Fiesta Lanes

Every Friday, 6 pm, No-Tap

MMA Tournaments

Jul 13-14: Bowlero Gilbert, Champion of Champions

Sep 28-29: Bowlero Kyrene, MMA Military Classic

Glenfair Lanes Tournaments

Jun 22: Baker Doubles

Jun 29: 5 gamer

Jul 6: 9-Pin No-Tap, Drop Low Jul 13: 9-Pin Scotch Doubles

True Amateur Tournaments

Jun 30-Jul 7: TAT Summer Classic, Orleans Hotel & Casino

Aug 3-4: TAT Desert SW Moonsoon Classic, Cerbat Lanes (Kingman)

Strike Force Tour

Jun 23: Bowlero Gilbert

Jun 30: Bowlero Gilbert

Jul 21: Let It Roll Bowl

Let It Roll Bowl

King of the Hill, every Wednesday, tournament starts at 7 pm Jun 23: 9-Pin No-Tap

Justin Pluchino Conquers Tough Pattern at TAT Morongo Classic

Arizona-based TAT Desert Southwest brought TAT back to the California desert in TAT’s first California event since 2019, where Justin Pluchino of Reseda, California emerged with the victory and $5,190 in the TAT Morongo Classic held at Canyon Lanes at Morongo from May 31st to June 2nd. The 28-year-old righty from the Scratch Division qualified for the TAT Finals with a 687 series, the highest scratch set of any competitor in the tournament, and then surged to his 2nd highest game of the event (238) on the tough pattern to defeat the other three division champions in the TAT Grand Finals. The event included Arizona representation in every division, including Chandler bowler Kyle Ponzo in the Grand Finals.

The 44-foot TAT custom pattern at Canyon Lanes with a 38-foot drop brush and 22.4ml of volume and a 1.7:1 ratio proved to be very difficult for most competitors to conquer. Cut scores varied widely from squad-to-squad and division-

June 9th the Strike Force Tour was at AMF Chandler with 97 total entries (78 qualifying & 19 parlays) paying out over $6,500 in main and side event prizefunds.

Great final match as it would come down to the tenth frame to determine our winner. Jonah Tafoya would hit a few key strikes to take home his 2nd AHT SFT title and the $1,000 first place prize! Congrats to Kyler Adams on 2nd place and also Michael Lemos on 3rd place.

to-division, but the average cut score across all squads and divisions was 621, which is significantly lower than the typical TAT.

TAT Desert Southwest paid out over $30,600 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 121 competitors who rolled 185 main event entries along with 87 entries in the VIP event and 25 entries in the Friday mini-TAT sweeper.

This event again included a VIP side tournament as part of the entry fee with one VIP squad on Saturday morning and one on Sunday morning. VIP squads are always on a fresh oil condition, and the VIP tournament is a 2-game beatthe-board event where only the highest score (with handicap) counts and all divisions are com-

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20th New Mexico Open

Rio Rancho, New Mexico: The New Mexico Open bowling tourna ment will offer record prize-money of more than $76,000 when it’s 20th edition hits the lanes at Ten pins & More in Rio Rancho, Au gust 16-18.

Defending champion and twice runner-up, Francois Lavoie of Wichita, Kansas will be trying to join Albuquerque’s John Young as the tournament’s only two-time winner. (Young won the first two events in 2004 and 2005).

First prize is also a record $ 13,500, based on 192 entries, with prize-money paid one in every four entries. Last year the field size was 211 in the 24-lane Center. In last year’s championship match, local bowler, J D Nance, who had finished runner-up to PBA Rookie-of-the-Year, Cortez Schenck the prior year, had a chance to send top-seeded Lavoie to overtime, but lost after the French-Canadian threw a clutch tenth frame double for the nod 202-194.

Former PBA national tour champion, Mike Miller is preparing another testing lane pattern, evidenced in the past nineteen years with winning averages typically in the 205-215 range. Lavoie carded 210.4 in 2023.

Hope for a New Mexico victory received a boost after DeeRonn Booker, the pro-shop operator at Starlight Bowling, Bar & Grill. won the USBC Masters in Las Vegas earlier this year. And of course, Nance will be back to go “one bet(continued on page 6)

TAT Desert Southwest Director John Verbil; 3rd place Kyle Ponzo, 215 & Under Div., 204 (202+2) $1,500; Champion Justin Pluchino, Scratch Div., 238 (238+0) $5,190; 2nd place Carl Mangaran, 189 & Under Div., 226 (202+24) $2,000; 4th place D.A. Smith, 50+ Senior Div. 185 (185+0) $1,000

TAT

Morongo Classic (continued from page 1)

bined. Bowlers use VIP squads as a low-risk way to test out the lane pattern on a fresh condition while still having a chance to win some money if they should toss a high game, while also getting a feel for how they want to play the lanes in the main event. Steve Basdakis of Beaumont, CA grabbed the victory and $500 for his 270 score (242+28), with Abel Barajas of Banning, CA taking second for $250 with a 267 (221+46). Low-tocash in the VIP tournament was 220 and paid $30.

In the Friday night sweeper, 25 competitors got a head start on the pattern in a “mini-TAT” format that consisted of one qualifying squad followed immediately by finals rounds for the qualifiers. In the Finals, Pat Lombardo of Phoenix, AZ grinded out the victory from the 50+ Senior Handicap Division with a 206 (204+2) and took home $1,000 for his efforts.

The main event 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 30 bowlers advancing to the finals at 4 PM on Sunday were guaranteed at least $300 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 winner 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, D.A. Smith of Fontana, CA made the cut with a 625 qualifying score (625+0) and reached the championship title match with a 212 (212+0), defeating Reny Alkonga of Beaumont, CA with 170 (162+8).

The winner of the 189 & Under Handicap Division was Carl Mangaran of Covina, CA, who qualified for the finals with a 680 handicap series (563+117) and advanced to the title match with a 204 (200+4) over Elton Cainag of La Mirada, CA, with 189 (158+31)..

To reach the title match from the 215 & Under Handicap Division, Kyle Ponzo of Chandler, AZ made the cut with a 650 qualifying score (638+12) and advanced to the title match with a 213 (193+20), defeating Tyler Veneracion of Irvine, CA with 194 (185+9) and Jeffrey Taino of Ontario, CA with 192 (168+24).

Eventual champion Justin Pluchino advanced past Brandon Mori of Chula Vista, CA by a score of 199-147 in the Scratch Division final match.

Each of the four division winners faced off in a single-game match with handicap for the title. All the

finalists entered the Progressive Pot, which increases with each tournament entry and was carried over from the previous event, the 2024 TAT Spring Shootout in Mesa, AZ. For this event, the Progressive Pot stood at $2,900. By entering the Progressive Pot, the winner was guaranteed $5,000 for first place instead of $4,000 with a shot at 70% of the remaining $1,900 in the pot.

One of the key features of TAT events is that bowlers only compete against others in their own division for the entire tournament until there is only one bowler left standing from each division. In TAT Desert Southwest regionals, each division winner is guaranteed at least a $1,000 payday before facing off against one another in the Grand Final match, which is one game for the tournament championship. Each of the four arrived with a bowling résumé that showed experience in pressure situations, setting the stage for an exciting final match. Smith, a lefty who is well-known in the Southern California bowling community with countless 300 and 800 games to his credit, faced off against Ponzo, a rising star in Arizona who was captain of the ASU bowling team this past season and owns three AHT Strike Force titles, along with Pluchino, another well-known Southern California force with numerous 300 and 800s, and Mangaran, who has two ABT titles to his credit.

All the finalists threw the ball well in the championship game, with only three splits and one missed single pin in the entire match, despite the difficulty of the pattern. The key to the match ultimately proved to be who could string strikes together, and Pluchino, who strung a 5-bagger across the middle of the game, was the only competitor to throw more than a double before the 10th frame. Nevertheless, the outcome was very much in doubt until near the end of the game, when eventual 2nd place finisher Mangaran was unable to convert a 3-10 in the 9th frame. Pluchino followed that with a Brooklyn strike to open the 10th and a spare to seal the victory.

Because Pluchino 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 $1,900 remaining in the pot, giving him a grand total of $5,190 for his victory. The remainder of the Progressive Pot will carry over to the next TAT Desert Southwest event, the TAT Monsoon Classic at Cerbat Lanes in Kingman, Arizona.

Recalling his performance, Pluchino, a first-time TAT partici-

pant who recently threw his high series of 866 (266-300-300) at Winnetka Bowl, had observed that the people who played to the right could get to the pocket but were leaving weak 10s, so he resolved to play inside everyone. He threw a Storm Journey at 500 surface the entire event. He stated that his inside line to the pocket was giving him both the high flush strikes and the mixers throughout the tournament, and this was evident to spectators in the Grand Final match.

Pluchino thanks TAT Desert Southwest for bringing TAT back to California, and is looking forward to bowling the TAT Summer Classic in Las Vegas in July. He would also like to thank his good friend George Ritter for bringing him to this event.

TAT Desert Southwest would like to thank tournament sponsors 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 sends a heartfelt thanks to Canyon Lanes GM Paula Vidad, along with her outstanding staff, plus Morongo Resort Casino and Spa for their wonderful support of this event in so many ways. TAT looks forward to coming back to Morongo again in the future.

The next TAT event is the TAT Summer Classic in Las Vegas in early July, followed by the next TAT Desert Southwest tournament, the TAT Monsoon Classic in early August at Cerbat Lanes in Kingman, Arizona. Cerbat is under new ownership and they are very excited to be bringing the TAT to their refreshed center. Enter all TAT events online at tatbowl.com.

Main Event Cashers

$5,190 Justin Pluchino, Reseda CA, Scratch Div.

$2,000 Carl Mangaran, Covina CA, 189 & Under Hdcp Div.

$1,500 Kyle Ponzo, Chandler AZ, 215 & Under Hdcp Div.

$1,000 D.A. Smith, Fontana CA, 50+ Senior Hdcp Div.

$450 Elton Cainag, La Mirada CA, 189 & Under Div.

$375 Michael Arce, Peoria AZ, 189 & Under Div.

$375 Elino Nacpil, Henderson NV, 189 & Under Div.

$375 Beatriz Marquez, Chatsworth CA, 189 & Under Div.

$375 Ricky Ellis, Cabazon CA, 189 & Under Div.

$375 Tyler Veneracion, Irvine CA, 215 & Under Div.

$375 Jeffrey Taino, Ontario CA, 215 & Under Div.

$375 Reny Alkonga, Beaumont CA, 50+ Senior Div.

$375 Brandon Mori, Chula Vista CA, Scratch Div.

$300 Ishe Gathers, Encino CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Abel Barajas, Banning CA,

189 & Under Div.

$300 Mary Anne Francisco, Anaheim CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Sam Ha, West Covina CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Luis Boone, Mission Hills CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Steve Basdakis, Beaumont CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Fabian Johnson, Murrieta CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Veronica Boone, Mission Hills CA, 189 & Under Div.

$300 Josh Williams, Tempe AZ, 215 & Under Div.

$300 Floyd Toro, Banning CA, 215 & Under Div.

$300 Andrew Navarro, Norwalk CA, 215 & Under Div.

$300 Isaiah Nepomuceno, Rosemead CA, 215 & Under Div.

$300 Sol Cericos, Arcadia CA, 50+ Senior Div.

$300 Dave Inoshita, Cave Creek AZ, 50+ Senior Div.

$300 Christopher Fikler, Menifee CA, Scratch Div.

$300 Dylan Taylor, Scottsdale AZ, Scratch Div.

$300 Kyler Orosco, Agoura Hills CA, Scratch Div.

VIP Tournament Cashers

$500 Steve Basdakis, Beaumont CA, 270 (242+28)

$250 Abel Barajas, Banning CA, 267 (221+46)

$113 Ishe Gathers, Encino CA, 237 (203+34)

$113 Tyler Veneracion, Irvine CA, 237 (228+9)

$90 DeBrady Hampton, Menifee CA, 235 (197+38)

$70 Tré Mitchell, San Bernadino CA, 232 (220+12)

$70 Robert MacGregor, Phoenix AZ, 232 (199+33)

$70 Elino Nacpil, Henderson NV, 232 (199+33)

$50 Kelli Hampton, Menifee CA, 229 (195+34)

$45 Joshua Navarro, Norwalk CA, 227 (208+19)

$38 Kyle Ponzo, Chandler AZ, 224 (220+4)

$38 Ricky Ellis, Cabazon CA, 224 (179+45)

$30 Andrew Navarro, Norwalk CA, 220 (203+17

Mini-TAT Sweeper Cashers

$1,000 Pat Lombardo, Glendale AZ, 50+ Senior Div., 206 (204+2)

$250 Carl Mangaran, Covina CA, 189 & Under Div., 193 (169+24)

$180 Tyler Veneracion, Irvine CA, 215 & Under Div.,174 (168+6)

$150 Jeffrey Ellis, Henderson NV, Scratch Div., 160 (160+0)

$100 Kyle Ponzo, Chandler AZ, 215 & Under Div.

$100 DeBrady Hampton, Menifee CA, 189 & Under Div.

Entry Fee: $300 • Must Have Completed Entry Form and Squad, along with at least deposit to hold spots www. http://www.tenpinsmore.com for Entry Form and Further Information

JBT Results; Gold Coast; June 8, 2024

Elias O'Hollaren and Isabella Smith wrapped up the Mojave Conference regular season with big wins at Gold Coast Bowling Center in Las Vegas.

Zach Greim made a successful return to the scratch division stepladder finals with a 227-178 win over last week's Mountain Invite runner-up John Green. Zach then stopped #2 qualifier JT Verde to advance to the final game. Top seed and good friend Elias O'Hollaren awaited. Elias and Zach have battled often since both were in U17 (Elias still is), but it was O'Hollaren who both owned this event, firing the only 300 game of the day to take a lead he never relinquished, and got the break in the title game, squeezing out a narrow 206-204 win. It's O'Hollaren's 18th career JBT title, the active leader in that category with a long time left to go!

TJ Hardy won an exciting round one against Nicholas Dorn, 231220, but the fourth place finish was all Dorn needed to qualify for the next day's Invitational- no small feat against an 80 bowler field. Newcomer Smith then threw all three strikes in the tenth to shut out Hardy 249-223 and advance to the title game. Top seed Dallas Zuniga had outpaced the high scoring field all day, leading six of the eight rounds. However, he could not find the look on the championship pair, while the rapidly improving Smith showed no signs of slowing down. Isabella win the game going away for the first title of her JBT career in her first attempt!

O'Hollaren doubled his pleasure by beating JT 199-196 for the U17 subdivision win, while Ashley Soto beat Lindsay Greim in a wonderful Girls Scratch final 233226. Big thanks to Louis and the team at Gold Coast for a great job hosting our Tour for the first time in quite a while! The field is now set for the 2024 Mojave Invitational, with $1,000 top scholarship prizes awaiting the champs! Gold Coast; Final Results and Scholarship Winners; June 8, 2024

JUNIOR BOWLERS TOUR SCHEDULE

June 29, 2024

AZ Invitational

Let It Roll Bowl

June 30, 2024

Tourn. of All Time Champs & Non Champs

Let It Roll Bowl

July 25-28, 2024

TOC & Celebration Dinner

Strike Zone (Sunset Station) Henderson, NV

August 10-11, 2024

Desert Open

September 14-15, 2024

Cerbat Lanes (Kingman)

Over $4,500,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Bowlers of all Skill Levels, age 21 and under

ENTRY FEE: (standard events) $60 Handicap/$60 Scratch plus optional scholarship

‘CLASSIC FORMAT’:

• 2 divisions, scratch & handicap

• bowl 5 games across 10 lanes

• the top 40% advance to semi’s

Congratulations to Bob Godden for winning his first 9-Tap Tour Las Vegas Championship! Bob won $1,625 on June 2nd at the Gold Coast.

9-TAP TOUR is a unique, fun, and professionally run tournament for all averages.

Members enjoy the standard “Beat the Board” format, with multiple squads to choose from. Tournaments are USBC certified, with big payouts, special pots & the 9-tap version of bowling itself, brings new excitement to our tournaments. www.9taptour.com UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

June 23, 2024

Suncoast • 3 Game Format

June 28-30, 2024

Gold Coast • 2024 Multi-Region Open, $3,000 1st Place

July 13, 2024

Sam’s Town • Best ‘3 of 4’ Format

TUCSON HONOR SCORES

Bryan Van Sickle

A big congratulations to Bryan Van Sickle who bowled 300, 300 and 279, for an 879 series in the Bowlero Tucson Tuesday Night league, June 11, 2024 on lanes 23-24. Bryan had a string of 27 strikes in a row! Great bowling Bryan!

Jr Gold Classic 9-pin No Tap

by: LaDonna Ford

The Jr Gold Classic 9-pin No Tap Fundraising Tournament will be held June 23rd at 12:30. Cost is $20.00 per person and will be held at Tucson Bowl.

Format is 2 person Team, junior and adult. Funds raised will go to tournament fees for 2024-25 Tucson USBC and Arizona State

ter” than the past two years.

Last year’s third and fourth place finishers, Steven Novak of Louisville, Kentucky and Fero Williams from Oklahoma are also. amongst early sign-ups.

High game prizes on each pair in every squad give an indication of expected output. Squad one the average winning score was 241.8, squad two 247.4, three 257.9, four 243.3 and five 254.3.

Following eight-game qualifying rounds the top 32 will return Sunday for double-elimination bracket

USBC. Contact Rebecca Overholt at 520-891-9612 for further information.

Last year's tournament was able to pay for all the Tucson, and State USBC Tournaments and send 7 Juniors to Junior Gold. We did have a major donation From Cory Knop of $1500.00. Please support him and his Pay it forward tournament.

play, until only four remain – the unbeaten leader and three from the loser’s bracket – to contest the championship round.

Emil Williams BowlStreamTV. com will cover three pairs of lanes from start to finish, along with score updates and predictions, while area radio station, KDSK 92.9 will provide a two-hour live remote on opening day. Tournament entry forms are available on-line at www.tenpinsmore.com under the “league” tab.

TMUSBC HANDICAP 9-PIN NO-TAP TOURNAMENT 3 games, Handicap 90% of 220 • Entry Fee $20 10:00 am • Sunday, September 8, 2024

ARIZONA STATE TOURNAMENTS

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New Mexico Open (continued from page 1)

The Tucson 500 Club

By Regina Duncan

Hello Tucson 500 Club members

and guests! I have the results of our April 20th 9 Pin No-Tap Spring Fling Tournament in Laughlin, Nevada. We had a total of 53 entries for the women and 35 entries for the men. With the top 18 places paying for the women, the top 13 places for the men and 14 places for doubles: Women’s Division

1. Joann Budreau – 773

2. Carina Ginn – 761

3. Brittney Parrish – 758

4. Robin Bundy – 753

5. Karen Richardson – 746

6. Dawn Steven – 710

7. Joanne Staples – 710

8. Stella Bay – 710

9. Dee McKinley – 709

10. Eva Barreda – 709

11. Jean Shivers – 703

12. Gail Bazydlo – 700

13. Amy Lee – 690

14. Lisa Kerr – 687

15. Jo Anne Zapata – 684

16. Stephanie Becker – 681

17. Jo Thompson – 678

18. Susan Hensley – 671 Men’s Division

1. Steven Lee – 852

2. Scott Kerr – 796

3. Robert Stephenson – 790

4. Brian Lee – 755

5. Phillip Hartman – 725

6. Kelly Staples – 722

7. Anthony Peralta – 720

8. Don Nicolay – 707

9. Tyler Serrano – 699

10. Franklin Donley – 683

11. Jerry Losk – 682

12. Fernando Lomeli – 677

13. Mike Coleman – 677

Doubles Results

1. Lisa & Scott Kerr – 1483

2. Kelly & Steven Lee – 1472

3. Jo Thompson & Robert Stephenson – 1468

4. Robin Bundy & Tyler Serrano – 1452

5. Amy & Brian Lee – 1445

6. Carina Ginn & Franklin Donley – 1444

7. Joanne & Kelly Staples – 1432

8. Linda Evers & Karen Richardson – 1388

9. Joann Budreau & Joann Weinstein – 1384

10. Stella Bay & Pixie Rogers – 1357

11. Cindy & Jerry Losk – 1352

12. Cloriza & Fernando Lomeli – 1339

13. Susan Hensley & Jennifer Wittke – 1333

14. Gail Bazydlo & Miguel Martinez – 1326

Women’s High Scratch Series –Joann Budreau – 683, Women’s High Scratch Game –Dee McKinley – 284, Women’s High Handicap Game – Dee McKinley –309.

Men’s High Scratch Series – Steven Lee – 852, Men’s High Scratch Game – Brian Lee & Steven Lee –300, Men’s High Handicap Game –Brian Lee – 302.

The May tournament results will be posted soon. The Tucson 500 club No-tap league will begin the first Saturday in September.

Have a great Summer! Stay safe!

TUCSON BOWLING CENTERS

1 BOWLERO TUCSON 114 S. Camino Seco (520) 298-2311 (32 lanes)

2 CACTUS BOWL 3665 S. 16th Ave (520) 327-6561 (32 lanes)

3 DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB Bowling Center (520) 228-3461 (20 lanes)

4 FIESTA LANES

501 W. River Rd. (520) 887-2695 (40 lanes)

6 LUCKY STRIKE BOWL 4015 E. Speedway Blvd (520) 327-4926 (32 lanes)

7 TUCSON BOWL 7020 E. 21st St. (22nd & Kolb) (520) 747-1363 (24 lanes)

Fiesta Lanes

Friday Night No-Tap

Starting Time: 6:10 pm

Check-In Starts: 5;15 pm Practice Starts: 6:00 pm

After qualifying round, tickets will be drawn based on total amount in Pot. Bowler drawn must bowl a strike (no-tap or better) across 12 lanes to win the pot.

$1 - $499 = 3 tickets • $500 - $749 = 4 tickets

$750 - $999 = 5 tickets • $1,000+ = 6 tickets

*No limit on how many times a person can be drawn

If no one strikes on all 12 lanes, the bowler that goes the furthest wins $10 and the remaining pot will carry over to the folllowing week.

*Walk across will start on the first 12 laanes available

Kyler Adams; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Tri-City Men's league; May 2, 2024

Kenneth Baker; 806 series [258259-289]; Glenfair Lanes; Laughlin Humpday Trios league; May 29, 2024

Randy Blunck II; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Practice Up league; May 20, 2024

James Brebeck; 300 game; Bowlero Avondale; May 5, 2024

Christopher Coffer; 300 game; Bowlero Via Linda; Mass Confusion league; May 2, 2024

Mile Coronado; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Senior Traveling Scratch Trio league; May 15, 2024

300 game; Johnson Lanes; Statz Agency Trio tournament; April 28, 2024

HONOR SCORES

William Cross; 300 game; Johnson Lanes; Statz Agency Trio tournament; April 28, 2024

John Dexter; 300 game; AMF Peoria; Kings & Queens league; April 14, 2024

Lance Emerson; 300 game; Johnson Lanes; Statz Agency Trio tournament; April 28, 2024

Russ Fisher; 300 game; Let It Roll Bowl; Vegas Rollers league; May 11, 2024

William Graham; 825 series [289257-279], April 21, 2024; 300 game, April 28, 2024; Bowlero Glendale

300 game; Senior Traveling Scratch Trio league; May 15, 2024

Art Harris; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue Classic league; April 30, 2024

Doug Irwin; 300 game; Bell Lanes; Non-Smoking Senior Mixed league; April 8, 2024

Fred James; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; May 15, 2024

Gary Jenkins; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; May 8, 2024

Matt Jones; 300 game & 811 series [300-255-256]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; May 2, 2024

Paul Kleckner; 811 series [278266-267]; Johnson Lanes; Pioneer league; April 25, 2024

Kyle King; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; May 9, 2024

Michael Dragon; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; May 15, 2024; Ball used: Motiv Hyper Venom; Drilled by: Mike Calderon at B3 Performance. "Thank you to the Bowling Gods for the birthday present because that 12th shot should not have struck!!"

John Lambiase; 300 game; Bell Lanes; Non-Smoking Senior Mixed league; April 15, 2024

David Leverage; 300 game & 817 series [258-259-300]; Bell Lanes; Birds and Belles league; May 13, 2024

Robert Maldonado; 300 game; Bowlero Avondale; Monday Funtime league;April 15, 2024

Murray Morrison; 300 game; Johnson Lanes; Pioneer league; April 18, 2024

Richard Oswald; 300 game; Bell Lanes; Sun City Open tournament; May 5, 2024

Larry Peets, Jr; 300 game; Bowlero Union Hills; Vegas Funtime league; May 12, 2024

Benjamin Perry; 300 game & 815 series [258-300-257] Bowlero Kyrene; Tri-City Mens league; May 2, 2024

Dan Quilt; 803 series [279-235289]; Bowlero Kyrene; Tri-City Mens league; March 21, 2024

Matt Reif; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; May 8, 2024

Jeremy Reygaert; 300 game & 825 series [268-257-300]; Bell Lanes; Monday Night Senior Men's league; April 29, 2024

Ken Robertson; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Valley Tenpinners league; May 8, 2024

Tyler Robideau; 815 series [274275-266]; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; May 8, 2024

Larry Schwarberg; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Kyrene Vegas Funtime league; April 26, 2024

David Sewell; 300 game; Bowlero Avondale; Vegas Drifters league; May 10, 2024

Larry Spitali; 803 series [298-248257]; Senior Traveling Scratch Trio league; May 15, 2024

Matt Thomas; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Tuesday Night Special league; April 30, 2024

Mark Urgero, Jr; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Mixed Mania league; April 24, 2024

Jerry Weston; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Monday Night Senior Men's league; April 22, 2024

Robert Wiley; 300 game; Johnson Lanes; Statz Agency Trio tournament; April 28, 2024

Michael Yarbrough; 300 game; Lakeview Lanes; Friday Funtimes league; May 17, 2024

Pluhowsky takes home Music City Classic title to conclude week in Smyrna

June 04, 2024, SMYRNA, Tenn.

- In a stepladder full of Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour veterans, Shannon Pluhowsky of Dayton, Ohio, won the PWBA Music City Classic at Smyrna Bowling Center in Smyrna, Tennessee, bringing a thrilling conclusion to the PWBA Classic Series – Nashville.

Pluhowsky was the No. 1 seed in the stepladder finals after ending match play with a 6,188 total, including 540 bonus pins for her 17 wins and two ties. She faced off against Stefanie Johnson of McKinney, Texas, in the title match.

Johnson started off the match with two opens to fall behind early as Pluhowsky kept things clean and began to pull away even as Johnson started to strike later in the match. Johnson left a 3-10 baby split in the ninth frame and failed to convert, leaving Pluhowsky the opportunity to end the match with a strike.

Slight disaster struck for Pluhowsky however, leaving a split of her own and bringing silence in the building with her own failed conversion and needing any mark in the 10th frame to clinch the title.

Pluhowsky did what she has done her entire career and threw a great shot that went a touch high in the pocket, leaving a 6 pin. She quickly picked it up and threw a strike in the fill ball to end at 204 and leave Smyrna with her second title of the season. fourth PWBA title overall and the $12,000 top prize. Johnson struck all three times in the final frame and ended with 193. She earned $6,000 for the runner-up finish.

The stepladder finals began with Missy Parkin of San Clemente, California and Bryanna Coté of Tucson, Arizona. Both competitors went strike for strike with each other, but two straight opens of Parkin in the seventh and eighth sunk her chances, as Coté went nine straight strikes. Coté ended up winning 279-223, leaving Parkin with a fifth-place finish and $2,600.

Waiting for Coté was Singapore’s Cherie Tan, who already had a first-place and runner-up finish during the Classic Series and was looking for her second straight win.

Tan started off hot with four strikes in the first six frames and Coté opening in the second frame, but Coté started to claw back with three straight strikes in frames four through six. A light hit in the pocket for Coté left a 2-5 combo, which she converted, but Tan continued to strike and eventually lock up the win with a 236 to move on to the semifinals. Coté ended with 204 and bowed out with a fourth-place finish, earning $3,000.

The semifinals pitted Tan and Johnson against each other, and had the feeling of being a highscoring match before they started bowling with how well both competitors had been doing prior to the

Shannon Pluhowsky

stepladder.

Johnson quickly pulled ahead with seven straight strikes after a spare in the first frame, while Tan could not carry the corner pins and missed two single pin spares early to fall behind. Tan never had an opportunity to catch Johnson, even after ending with the final five strikes for 214. Johnson had already locked up the match by the eighth frame and finished with 257, leaving Tan with her lowest finish of the week in third place and earning $4,000, and Johnson moving on to the title match against Pluhowsky.

The win was extra sweet for Pluhowsky, as her family was there to see her take home the title.

“My youngest daughter and step-son have never seen me win so it was special to have them here along with my mom and oldest daughter, it’s nice to share the success with them,” said Pluhowsky.

2-Day Event Saturday, July 27th & Sunday, July 28th Sam’s Town Bowling Center

$5,000 MIN 1ST $10,000 With full Cash and Carry $2500 2nd $1250 3rd

Guaranteed No Matter How Many Entries Handicap 80% of 220 No PBA/PWBA

Qualifying Squads: 10:00am, 12:00am, 2:00pm and 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am; Semi-Finals 12:00am; Finals: 2:00pm

Entry Fee: $110 Pre-Register: $90 Re Entry: $90 Brackets - Match Game - Side Pots

Guaranteed 20 total to cash, 4 women & 4 seniors are guaranteed Men, Women, and Seniors Qualify Seperately - 1 in 6 cash

Pre Registration is due no later than July 24 Shot: Red Square

First, Sun City Bowling Association (SCBA) would like to thank all our members for a highly successful 2023/2024 season! We exceeded total membership over the prior year and ended the season at over 1,020 members and had the pleasure of awarding over 150 individual awards for 800 series, 300 game, 700 series (women), 11 strikes in a row, 150 over average series and 75 over average game. This is almost double the awards distributed in the prior year. Your continued support of SCBA is greatly appreciated!

SCBA held a 9-pin no tap tournament on Saturday, May 11th with over eighty entries. The top three finishers in first, second and third place in Division 1 (160 average and below) are Mike Mccarthy, Kathy Fassio and Carol Blaze. The top three finishers in Division 2 (161 average and above) are Jeff Mullin, Ed Miller, and Bob Fenty. The gift certificate for Your Strike Shop was won by Wayne Braband. Congratulations to our winners and look forward to seeing you at future tournaments!

The inaugural season for the SCBA Senior Scratch Trio league at Lakeview Lanes has ended and SCBA would like to congratulate the first-place team Revolutions Pro Shop with Jeanette Higgins, Alan Dwyer and Dennis Albani (pictured below) followed by sec-

ond place team Close Enough with Chad Ebert, Shelley Zarick, and Gary Zarick. An amazing finish for both teams!

The league finished the season with a full twenty-four teams and a prize fund of more than $25k. We are currently setting up teams for the new season to start Sunday, August 25th consisting of threeperson senior (over 50) teams with a team average cap of 630 and individual average cap of 220. There are currently two team openings and a few individual positions to fill so please reach out if interested to Lakeview Lanes or call Lynda Bettini at 480-225-3332.

SCBA’s next tournament is a 9-pin no tap on Saturday, July 20th at Lakeview Lanes. Entries are Sun

coming in fast, and we currently have received over sixty entries, so join soon to reserve your spot. This is open to all SCBA members and entry forms are available at Bell Lanes and Lakeview Lanes. Our next tournament is the Fall Classic Pins Over Average which is also open to all SCBA members. The date will be included in

the next publication.

Do not forget - the first day to sign up for our first annual Halloween Bowling Party is on Saturday, August 24th. SCBA board members will be at Bell and Lakeview Lanes at 9 a.m. to start taking entries. The party will be on Saturday, October 26th, with bowling, the best costume, and many other prizes.

The 2024/2025 SCBA tournament/event calendar is currently being finalized and will be included in the following publications. If interested in finding out more about Sun City Bowling Association, SCBA Hall of Fame, our tournament schedule, or our member awards program, please feel free to reach out to SCBA President, Lynda Bettini at 480-225-3332. 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; May 11-12, 2024; Bell Lanes

SINGLES - DIVISION 1 (160 & below avg)

(704+202) 906 SINGLES - DIVISION 2 (160 + avg)

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.

Alan Dwyer, Jeanette Higgins, Dennis Albani

Sun City High Scores

Weekly league high games and series as reported by www. LeagueSecretary.com.

BELL LANES

May 20-26, 2024

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Bill Henderson 277 (Birds and Belles)

Doug Irwin 277 (Birds and Belles)

Gary Rossiter 257 (Birds and Belles)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Bill Henderson 774 (Birds and Belles)

Doug Irwin 719 (Birds and Belles)

Gary Rossiter 671 (Birds and Belles)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Carol Blaze 224 (Summer Vacation)

Karen Klos 215 (Summer Vacation)

Myrna Barress 200 (Birds and Belles)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Carol Blaze 613 (Summer Vacation)

Tricia VanGaal 531 (Birds and Belles)

Patty Edwards 526 (Summer Vacation)

Karen Klos 526 (Summer Vacation)

May 27-June 2, 2024

MEN'S HIGH GAME

David Leverage 268 (Birds and Belles)

Mark Cantlin 258 (Summer Vacation)

Josh Barress 255 (Birds and Belles)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

David Leverage 724 (Birds and Belles)

Bill Henderson 694 (Birds and Belles)

Mark Cantlin 660 (Summer Vacation)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Janet Anderson 216 (Summer Vacation)

Gail Shapiro 213 (Summer Vacation)

Karen Klos 213 (Birds and Belles)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Karen Klos 570 (Birds and Belles)

Janet Anderson 561 (Summer Vacation)

Myrna Barress 530 (Birds and Belles)

June 3-9, 2024

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Josh Barress 260 (Birds and Belles)

Eric Ljunggren 258 (Birds and Belles)

Bill Henderson 245 (Birds and Belles)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Tony Evans 671 (Birds and Belles)

Doug Irwin 648 (Birds and Belles)

Gary Rossiter 645 (Birds and Belles)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Debra Mininni 234 (Birds and Belles)

Karen Klos 216 (Summer Vacation)

Carol Blaze 201 (Summer Vacation)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Debra Mininni 544 (Birds and Belles)

Carol Blaze 539 (Summer Vacation)

Myrna Barress 512

(Birds and Belles)

LAKEVIEW LANES

May 20-26, 2024

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Randy Blunck 300 (Practice Up)

Stacy Dwarshuis 299 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)

Kevin Gawelko 297 (SCBA Scratch Trio)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Tracy Dumas 763 (Friday Fun Times)

Mike Yarbrough 751 (Friday Fun Times)

Richard Souddress 745 (Friday Fun Times)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Connie Albano 269 (Practice Up)

Jeanette Higgins 258 (Practice Up)

Andy Lewis 246 (SCBA Scratch Trio)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Connie Albano 727 (Practice Up)

Jeanette Higgins 710 (Practice Up)

Bev Spinck 639 (Friday Fun Times)

May 27-June 2, 2024

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Randy Norton 286 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)

Greg LaPointe 279 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)

Dan Polley 279 (Thursday Scratch Trios)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Jeff May 707 (Friday Fun Times)

Gregg Owens 707 (Friends of Lakeview)

Bruce Lamb 696 (Practice Up)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Dawn Bounds 257 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)

Bunny Coleman 244 (Friday Fun Times)

Jeanette Higgins 242 (Practice Up)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Jeanette Higgins 625 (Practice Up)

Lynda Bettini 612 (Thursday Scratch Trios)

Cori Larsen 598 (Ladies Summer Match Point)

June 3-9, 2024

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Roland Franklin 300 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)

Joe Ashley 290 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trio)

Tracy Dumas 290 (Friday Fun Times)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Larry Spitali 740 (Practice Up)

Tracy Dumas 717 (Friday Fun Times)

Steve Craig 687 (Friday Fun Times)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Amanda Borland 267 (Practice Up)

Dawn Bounds 255 (Senior Traveling Scratch Trios)

Missy Reygaert 235 (Friday Fun Times)

Anola Budjenska 235 (Friends of Lakeview)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Amanda Borland 661 (Practice Up)

Connie Albano 629 (Practice Up)

Linda Cooper 604 (Friends of Lakeview)

Fund June 23, 2024 • Bowlero Via Linda

July 13, 2024

Bell Recreation Center (Social Hall #1) 10:30-11:30 am: League Officer Meeting 12:00 pm: Annual Meeting & Award Recognition

Monday-Thursday10am-4pm;closedFridays (OthersHoursAvailablebyAppointment)

DESERT BOWLER

June 16, 2024

Johnson Lanes

CBE Seniors

June 17, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Monday Night Showdown

June 19, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

King of the Hill

June 20, 2024

Cactus Bowl

Summer Sweepers

June 21, 2024

Fiesta Lanes

No-Tap Tournament

June 22, 2024

Glenfair Lanes

Baker Doubles

June 22, 2024

Shake, Rattle & Bowl (Camp Verde)

QABL Scratch Qual Match Play

June 23, 2024

Bowlero Gilbert

Strike Force Tour

June 23, 2024

Bowlero Via Linda

MPUSBC Youth Royalty

June 23, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

9-Pin No-Tap

June 23, 2024

Tucson Bowl

Jr Gold Classic 9-Pin No-Tap

June 22, 2024

Gold Coast

BTC

June 23, 2024

Suncoast

9-Tap Tour

June 28-30, 2024

Gold Coast

9-Tap Tour Multi-Region Open

July 1-7, 2024

Orleans Hotel & Casino

TAT Summer Classic

TournamentSchedule

ARIZONA TOURNAMENTS

June 23, 2024

Antelope Lanes

9-Pin No-Tap Handicap

June 24, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Monday Night Showdown

June 27, 2024

Cactus Bowl

Summer Sweepers

June 28, 2024

Fiesta Lanes

No-Tap Tournament

June 28-30, 2024

Lakeview Lanes

CBE $10K Cactus Classic

June 29, 2024

Glenfair Lanes

5 Gamer

June 29-30, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

JBT

June 30, 2024

Bowlero Gilbert

Strike Force Tour

July 1, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Monday Night Showdown

July 6, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

Thompson Bowling Tourn-Team Baker

July 6, 2024

Glenfair Lanes

9-Pin No-Tap Drop Low

July 8, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Monday Night Showdown

July 11, 2024

Cactus Bowl

Summer Sweepers

July 12, 2024

Fiesta Lanes

No-Tap Tournament

July 13, 2024

Bowlero Kyrene

Ladies Only 3-Game Sweeper

July 13, 2024

Glenfair Lanes

9-Pin Scotch Doubles

July 14, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Arizona Bowlerettes

July 15, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Monday Night Showdown

July 18, 2024

Cactus Bowl

Summer Sweepers

July 20, 2024

Lakeview Lanes

SCBA No-Tap

July 20, 2024

Antelope Lanes

Northern Arizona Bowlerettes

July 21, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

Strike Force Tour

LAS VEGAS & NEVADA TOURNAMENTS

July 3-6, 2024

Sam's Town

ABT Summer Nationals

July 13, 2024

Sam's Town

9-Tap Tour

July 13, 2024

Sunset Station

BTC

July 14, 2024

Sunset Station

ABT

March 2-July 22, 2024

2024 USBC Open Championships

Las Vegas, NV - South Point Plaza

April 27-June 29, 2024

2024 USBC Women's Championships

Reno, NV - National Bowling Stadium

July 14-17, 2024

Orleans Hotel & Casino

Senior Funtime

July 18-19, 2024

Sam's Town

9th Island Open Mixed Hdcp

July 19-21, 2024

Sam's Town

Las Vegas Open Team Challenge

July 20, 2024

Suncoast

9-Tap Tour

NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

May 10-September 1, 2024

The Peterson Classic

Bowlero Vernon Hills (Chicago, IL)

May 31-June 2, 2024

Canyon Lanes (Cabazon, CA)

TAT Morongo Classic

June 1-July 14, 2024

PBA-LBA National Championships

Bowlero Mount Prospect (Chicago, IL)

August 16-18, 2024

Tenpins & More (Rio Rancho, NM)

New Mexico Open

July 21, 2024

Johnson Lanes

CBE Top 32

July 22, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Monday Night Showdown

August 3-4, 2024

Cerbat Lanes

TAT Desert SW Monsoon Classic

August 4, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

Strike Force Tour

July 19, 2024

Lakeview Lanes

SCBA No-Tap

September 7, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

Thompson Bowling Tourn-Team Baker

September 8, 2024

Tucson Bowl

TMUSBC Hdcp 9-Pin No-Tap

September 28-29, 2024

Bowlero Kyrene

MMA Military Classic

September 28, 2024

Bowlero Tucson

Pay It Forward

October 5-6, 2024

Let It Roll Bowl

TAT Fall Classic

October 17-20, 2024

Bowlero Kyrene

Agent Ong Open "Strikes Back"

July 27-28, 2024

Sam's Town

BTC Bowlers Championship

August 7-30, 2024

South Point

High Roller August Military Classic

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

Green Bay to Host 2025 Junior Gold Championships

Arena-Style PWBA TV Finals Viewing Experience Added to Opening Ceremony

ARLINGTON, Texas – Green Bay, Wisconsin, will welcome thousands of the nation’s top youth bowlers and their families as the host site for the 2025 Junior Gold Championships.

In addition to the Junior Gold Championships, all United States Bowling Congress Youth members will have the opportunity to compete in the Bowling.com Youth Open Championships, which will be conducted in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during a time frame very similar to that of Junior Gold.

The 2025 Junior Gold Championships will run July 11-19 at multiple bowling centers in and around Green Bay. The Youth Open Championships will take place July 9-11, 18-20 and 26-27.

Junior Gold week will kick off with fun-filled activities like the Product Showcase and trade show, which will take place at the Resch Center & Resch Expo in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin.

As an added treat, the 2025 Junior Gold Championships traditional Opening Ceremony will feature a special conclusion on the evening of Sunday, July 13, when up to 10,000 competitors, their families and bowling fans will have the opportunity to attend the live TV finals of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Green Bay Open, which will be contested

in an arena setting at the Resch Complex. All rounds leading up to the stepladder finals will be contested at The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley from July 9-12.

Although Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the historic Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley have hosted several elite-level bowling tournaments over the years, the 2025 event will mark the first time the Junior Gold Championships will be contested in Wisconsin.

“We are thrilled to be hosting the 2025 Junior Gold Championships in the Green Bay area and throughout the region,” said Brad Toll, President and CEO of Discover Green Bay. “We’re sure the competitors, family members and fans will have a truly unique experience. We can’t wait to share our great community on the lanes and beyond.”

In addition to The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, host centers for the 2025 Junior Gold Cham-

pionships will include each of the following locations: Bowlero Superbowl Family Entertainment; Bowlero Sabre Lanes; Buzz Social; Dale’s Weston Lanes; Revs Bowl Bar and Grill; Riviera Lanes,

and Rolling Thunder Lanes.

“Over the years, Green Bay, Wisconsin, has proven itself to be incredibly supportive of competitive bowling and more than capable of hosting the sport’s biggest tournaments,” said Gary Brown, Senior Director of Short-Duration Tournaments and Collegiate Bowling. “As such, it’s fitting that Junior Gold, the biggest, mostprestigious tournament in youth bowling, will take place in an area steeped in so much tradition.”

For more information on Junior Gold, visit BOWL.com/JuniorGold.

3rd Annual CBE 10K Cactus Classic

The 3rd Annual CBE $10k Cactus Classic is just a few weeks away! Reach out to Theo Douthit and Complete Bowling Events to get registered today.

They play a very large role with the Agent Ong Open and very excited to have them back as our

tournament director for our upcoming event!

The tournament will be held at Lakeview Lanes in Sun City. For further information email tournament director Theo Douthit, Theo. cbedirector@outlook.com.

June 3rd

Showdown: Tonight the turn out of 32 bowler was awesome! Huge shout out to Calvin Huggar Jr for taking first, Mike Hardesty 2nd, Matt Villegas 3rd, Ryan Van Moerkerken 4th and their great bowling to make our top 4. Also congrats to Troy Blickenstaff and Dylan Taylor for cashing tonight. Our top 4 all qualify to bowl in the finals on August 26th for the coveted championship belt. A big thank you to Joey Shea for all his help today, and thank you to Bowlero for hosting.

June 10th Showdown: Wow folks what a night, we had 40 entries and were able to pay out over $1,000! An amazing night full of high scores and close games. Congrats to Troy Blickenstaff on taking home 1st, Dylan Taylor in 2nd, Kevin Jenkins in 3rd and Ryan Van Moerkerken in 4th, great bowling tonight guys. This event is starting to come together and the support means the world, its really awesome to be hosting such talented bowlers. Big thanks to Joey Shea for his help as always and thank you to Bowlero for hosting us.

Bowlero Glendale's Monday Night Showdown; Rules and Format

Monday Night Showdown is running this summer, at Bowlero Glendale, tournament begins at 7:30 pm, check in at 7 pm. Format is as follows:

Round 1: bowlers will compete in a series of three games. The field is then cut in half.

Round 2: one more game is bowled with the top 4 bowlers advancing.

Final Round: all 4 bowlers will bowl one game in the final round with the high score winning the tournament.

Prize Fund is paying 1 in 5 entries.

Tournaments are scratch and will bowl every Monday evening until August 19th with the finals being August 26th. For further information contact Jason Bastell at Bowlero Glendale, 602-978-1777. The Bowlero Glendale is located at 17210 N. 59th Ave, Glendale.

The Strike Derby at Bowlero Glendale will be held once a month, the July date will be announced in late June

#GetMOTIVated King of the Hill at Let It Roll Bowl Results

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May 22, 2024: Final Five at this week’s #GetMOTIVated King of the Hill: Shawn Kozak (247), Alec Johnson (233), Michael Dragon (216), Kyle King (215), Matt Jones (188). Congrats to Shawn Kozak for getting the chance to bowl Matt Zweig, the reigning King of the hill. However, Shawn and Matt decided to chop and Matt remains your King of the Hill!

June 5, 2024: FINAL FOUR at this week’s #GetMOTIVated King of the Hill: Kyle King (226), Ben Perry (219), Matt Jones (248), Michael Saqadin (235). Congrats to Matt for winning today and getting the chance to bowl Matthew Zweig, the reigning King of the hill. However, Matt and Matt decided to chop and Matthew Zweig remains your King of the Hill!

May 29, 2024: FINAL 6 at the # GetMOTIVated King of the Hill at Let It Roll Cameron Smith 224 Matt Jones 279 Kyle King.246 Matthew Zweig 201 Alec Johnson.200.... Congrats to Matt Jones for the W!

June 12, 2024: FINAL FOUR at this week’s #GetMOTIVated King of the Hill are: Raymond Johnson (258), Dylan Taylor (211), Mike Hardesty(236), Kyle King (258). Since there was a tie, we had to do a one shot roll off. Raymond ended up winning the rolloff 10-9.

the reigning king did not make an appearance tonight (Matt Zweig), Raymond Johnson is your new King of the Hill

by: Kathy A. Look

The Arizona Bowlerettes have had 4 monthly tournaments since February. The first tournament was held on March 9 at the Riverside Resort bowling center in Laughlin, Nevada. The tournament format was a 3 Game Single. Division I has 43 Arizona Bowlerettes, the top bowler with a 572 Series was Gail Frischmann. The Mystery Doubles was won by Brittney Bennett and Kim Neuberger. Division II had 49 Arizona Bowlerettes, the top bowler was Cynthia Coor with a 580 Series. The Mystery Doubles was won by Elaine Elliott and Ann Robinson.

On April 13th the Arizona Bowlerettes bowled in Phoenix at AMF Desert Hills. The format was a 9-Pin-No-Tap. Division I had 63 Arizona Bowlerettes participating. Tracey Vining came in first with a 696 series. The Mystery Doubles was won by Myrna Hunter and Melissa Zehrback. Division II had 59 Arizona Bowlerettes in the tournament, the winner with a 737 Series was Robin Mess. The Mystery Doubles was won by Ann Robinson and Rachel Romo.

The May monthly tournament was at AMF Chandler on the 11th, the format was 3 regular games. Division I had 55 Arizona Bowlerettes in the tournament, the top bowler with a 529 Series was Rose Marie Paredes. The Mystery Doubles was won by Angela Kroncke and Cami Wells. Division II had 59 Arizona Bowlerettes in the Tournament, the winner with a 664 Series was Donna Levine. The Mystery Doubles was won by Christine Shropshire and Emily Williams.

On June 8 the monthly tournament was held at Mesa East Bowl. The format was a 4 Game Drop Low. Out of 48 Arizona Bowlerettes in Division I Dee Dee Garrett came on top with a 581 Series. The Mystery Doubles was won by Brittney Bennett and Debra Connell. Division II had 55 Arizona Bowlerettes, the top bowler with a 638 Series was Betty Passaro. The Mystery Doubles was won by Freda Parks and Marie Redlin.

CONGRATULATOINS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS!

There are only 2 tournaments left of the 2024-2025 Arizona Bowlerette season. Both of these tournaments will be bowled on the second Sunday of the month. Sunday

hosting the Arizona Bowlerettes for 3-6-9 tournament. There will be only 1 squad at 9AM. Immediately following the tournament will be the Annual Business Meeting. Check the entry form for the location and time of the meeting. To earn a year bar for attendance you must bowl in at least 7 of the 11 regular tournaments and attend this meeting.

The August tournament will be held on Sunday August 11th. It will be held in Avondale at Bowlero Avondale, the format will be a Scrambler (a 9-Pin-No-Tap, a regular game and a 3-6-9). The August tournament will also be only 1 squad starting at 9AM. The Annual Awards Banquet will be held immediately following the tournament. The theme will be Disney Villains and Princesses, start thinking now about what you want to wear the choices are endless. The location and menu will be on the entry form. Plan to attend and celebrate all of the award winners. Who will be the Bowler of the Year for Division I and Division II, will it be you?

It is time to renew for the 2024-2025 season of the Arizona Bowlerettes, there will be entry forms at the next 2 tournaments, the Annual Meeting and the Banquet. You will not be able to bowl in the next season that starts on September 14th until your renewal is received and processed.

If you are in the market for a new bowling ball or just need some bowling supplies the Arizona Bowlerettes are in a partnership with Virtue Bowling. You can visit one of their 7 locations or shop online at www.virtuebowling.com

As an Arizona Bowlerette member you can access your discount by using the code BOWLERETTES or presenting your Virtue discount card.

Have you been wanting to join a traveling bowling league in addition to your regular winter league? You can go to the Arizona Bowlerettes website at www.arizonabowlerettes.com for information and an application to apply.

See you at the lanes!

Upcoming Events

July 14, 2024

Bowlero Glendale

August 11, 2024

Bowlero Avondale

by: Daniel Scott

The 2024 SFT Memorial Day Major was held at Bowlero Kyrene with 273 total entries (205 qualifying & 68 parlays) paying out over $19,000 in main and side event prize funds. The bowlers played on a very challenging pattern that tested their skill limits. The cut score for all three days hover just above even to make the Quarterfinals.

The Finals would feature an Eliminator Format with the Final Divisional winners bowling one game with the low score being eliminated and the Top 2 moving onto the Championship match. Kyle Ponzo would survive a ninth/ tenth frame roll off in the Divisional

Finals to make a run to take home his 3rd AHT SFT title and 1st Major title for $1,500.00! Congrats to Michael Arce on taking 2nd place for $800.00. Also, congrats to Zachary Huglin on 3rd place for $450.00!

The Strike Force Tour thanks everyone that came out to bowl the Memorial Day tournament. Huge thank you to Jay Jay Newell and the staff at Bowlero Kyrene for hosting SFT and providing great service. Thanks also to Michael Dragon for helping to keep the tournament on time and Tawna McDonald for helping with the preregistration. A huge thank you to Liz Sortais for sorting all the payouts and getting all the checks done for the weekend’s event.

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by for all your bowling needs Brain Markowitz and Norris Runnels

Does your game suck right now? Can’t figure it

300 Game, May 20th, Mike Roseman

April 26th Best Bowler Tournament Champion, Gary Estep

Inaugural 50-60-70 Trios April 28th, Sponsor Statz Agency Dallas Cypher with Champions Bob Wiley, John Babitt and Steve Roberts

Annual No-Tap Champions April 25th Turky Hunters: Ruth Roberts, Zoubida Bennett, Glenn Bennett, Jean Majka

May 27th, Monday singles champion Bob Wiley

May 30th, Thursday doubles champions, Bill Cross & Denice Mazzulla

Daniel Scott, Kyle Ponzo, Michael Arce

20th New Mexico Open To Set Records

The Mackie Tournament Magic

by Dave Williams

It’s hard to improve upon perfection, but it seems that’s what proprietor Steve Mackie does every year when staging the New Mexico Open at Tenpins & More in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This year’s event is scheduled for August 16th-18th.

Defending champion Francois Lavoie of Wichita, Kansas, will be trying to join a local star from Albuquerque, John Young, as the tournament’s only two time winner. Young was victorious in the first two events back in 2004 and 2005.

Lavoie, who was twice runner up in the New Mexico Open before finally taking home the championship last year, will join a field of more than 200 keglers shooting for a record $76,000 in prizes, with a first place prize of $13,500. Those prizes are based on a total of 192 entries in the event, but Mackie is confident the field will surpass 200.

You have to wonder if Mackie’s tournament will someday be a part of the PBA national tour, with total cash and prizes already knocking on the door for inclusion on the PBA senior circuit. During the 2023 season, the PBA50 Tour averaged $83,333 in total prizes per event.

In last year’s championship match, local bowler J.D. Nance, who had finished second to Arizona’s Cortez Schenck the previous year, battled Lavoie but lost when “Frenchy,” a native Canadian, doubled in the tenth frame for a 202194 victory.

Last year’s 3rd and 4th place finishers, Steven Novak of Louisville, Ky., and Fero Williams from Oklahoma City are also among early entrants. Another local favorite is DeeRonn Booker of Albuquerque, who won the USBC Masters in Las Vegas earlier this year.

Mackie reports that following eight game qualifying rounds, the top 32 will return on Sunday for doubleelimination bracket play, until only four remain… the unbeaten leader and three from the loser’s bracket, to contest the top four prizes.

Steve Mackie began his legend as a tournament manager while working for AMF in his native country of Australia. I would often hear of his incredible turnouts and marvel at his brochures and pamphlets, including the one I shared last year… Mackie’s ten page brochure used to attract sponsors for the 1984 Bowling World Cup in Sydney.

Steve was quite impressed that I had kept that brochure for more than 40 years. I guess no one ever told Mackie that I’m a bit of a hoarder when it comes to bowling memorabilia. Mackie asked if I might send the colorful handout his way, since he didn’t have a copy. I obliged by sending him the original… after I made a copy for my Bowling Warehouse Museum in Edison, N.J.

Mackie has not lost his touch in those 40 years. You can ask any of the participants and they will confer that Steve’s tournaments are first class when it comes to details. That includes the lane conditions which are provided by former PBA National champ and touring professional Mike Miller. Winning scores for the past nineteen years have ranged from 205-215, making everyone competitive. Last year’s winner Lavoie came in with a 210.4 average.

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Emil Williams Jr. Will Be Back

Mackie confirmed that Emil Williams Jr. from BowlStreamTV.com will be on hand to cover all the action from start to finish on three different pairs of lanes, as well as the final double-elimination brackets on Sunday. Emil can be heard on the PWBA televised contests and provides a commentary reminiscent of the great announcers in bowling history.

On hand during the BowlStreamTV telecasts will be color commentary by Mike Miller, Dana MillerMackie and Steve Mackie. That’s a powerful lineup, to say the least. In addition, radio station KDSK 92.9FM will provide a two-hour live remote on opening day. Tournament entry forms are available at www.tenpinsmore.com, or call (505) 891-4462.

Dave's Corner artwork created by Lynn Matsubara of Cal USBC Newsletter To contact Dave Williams: herb@desertbowler.com

NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes

We were off to Camp Verde! It was a lovely short drive for the ladies coming from Prescott! On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, the ladies gathered at Shake, Rattle, & Bowl, located inside of Cliff Castle Casino, to bowl 3 regular games. We appreciated that the bowling center was totally ready for us as the officers, directors, and many of the ladies were there as early as 9:30A.M.!!

Check-in officially began at 10:00, and the ladies were anxious to get checked in and begin socializing with each other! Sec/ Treas Pam Cirasole was checking the ladies in and getting them entered for next month. Directors Ann & Kay Monagle were busy, busy, busy selling raffle tickets to the three great raffle prizes created by Prez Linda Tilley. Sgt. At Arms Pam Frendian was hustling around taking pics of all of the lovely ladies! It’s a delightfully busy time!

We would like to wish the following NAZB members a super happy May Birthday: JT Tollefson (5/1), Monika Menser (5/2), Juliette Piercy (5/5), Gail Jedlund (5/6), Ja’nice Hoch (5/15), Rita Holly (5/15), Mary Novar (5/21), Linda Wiggen (5/26), and Lawren Jaekel (5/27). Ladies, as always,

we hope your day was/is a super special one!

The lanes were challenging, but we cheered each other on! Those cheers are a wonderful motivation! In Division #1 (ladies with averages up to and including 145), Carol Belanger (662) was the top, top, top bowler! Many congrats Carol! She was followed by Mary Robinson (657), Diana Carlson (641), Brenda Schafer (635), Michelle Broxmeyer (632), Monika Menser (628), Donna Wilson (628), Lorrie Goeke (626), Nancy Shott (620), Linda Evans (616), Linda Siegert (610), Linda Tilley (610), Carrie Ullman (607), Delma Largent (604), Toni Sherrill (602), Pam Cirasole (597),

Sheevaun Goff (586), Brenda Lee (585), Ann Monagle (584), Carol Hollis (581), Belinda Hutchings (575), Rosanna Singleton (573), & Stormy Goudreault (567). Holy guacamole! That’s a fabulous number of winners! Twenty-three ladies out of forty-six placed in Division #1! Nice going ladies!

Now we’ll move on to the Division #2 (ladies with averages of 146 and above) ladies! The top bowler in Division #2 was Brittani Smith (665)! Congratulations Brittani! She was followed by Lean Looi Cullen (643), Cindy Humphrey (635), Melanie Estrella (633), and Karen Freyslaben (627). Five ladies out of ten placed in Division #2. Congratulations la-

dies!

And more winners you say?? We’ve got them! Naomi Bronson was thrilled to win a free entry to our next tournament at Plaza Bowl in Prescott! The following ladies checked their tickets and came a-running: Kathy Lening, Melanie Estrella, Lean Looi Cullen, Stormy Goudreault, Juliette Piercy, Kathy Houchin, and Chris Healy!. Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Next month will find us remaining local in Prescott. We will bowl at Plaza Bowl on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, for our “Mix-em Up” tournament. We are beyond excited to bowl at Plaza Bowl in June as they are in the process of installing brand new lanes! We can’t wait! We always bowl on the third Saturday of the month, and our tournaments always begin at 11:00A.M.

We’re a spectacular group of ladies of all ages coming from all over State 48! Ladies do NOT have to be sanctioned to join this great group. They also DON’T have to be currently bowling in a league! If this sounds interesting to you, please contact Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole (928-227-1258). New members are always joyfully welcomed! Come along and join the fun!

Cotton Bowl Roof Collapses; Tragedy Avoided at CG's Only Bowling Alley

By JODIE NEWELL Staff Writer May 28, 2024

Reprinted with permission from Casa Grande Dispatch

CASA GRANDE — The iconic Cotton Bowl bowling alley on Pinal Avenue is no longer in operation after the main roof collapsed on Monday evening.

Cotton Bowl staff alerted the Casa Grande Fire Department on Saturday morning that something was amiss with the structure and firefighters inspected the property before city staff condemned it.

Before Monday evening’s collapse, firefighters and staff were able to salvage some of the inventory and personal belongings. No one was injured or inside the building during the collapse and there were no fires or gas leaks as all of the utilities were turned off on Saturday, according to CGFD. There were no reports of adjoining properties damaged by the collapse.

As of Tuesday, the building was surrounded by barrier tape with the front and side entrances fenced off with “closed” signs. Pools of water could be seen to the rear of the property.

Fire Chief Dave Kean told PinalCentral that the building came down at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Monday and that a seri-

ous tragedy had been avoided thanks to the heads-up from Cotton Bowl staff and quick reaction from his fire crews. Kean said he was personally on-site to assess the situation.

“We received a call on Saturday morning to come out and take a look at some concerns that somebody had. Our officers went out and looked at it and then they actually called me out to look at it,” Kean said. “After I looked at it we went ahead and got a city building official out there because we wanted to condemn the building.”

Kean said the curved roof structure was a “bowstring truss roof,” which has been described as a

“fireman killer” and that it is rarely used in modern architectural practices.

“When one portion of the roof fails it tends to make the entire roof fail and that’s exactly what ended up happening here, that was my fear,” Kean said. “After we got everybody out we helped them get some belongings out of the safe areas of the building within 24 hours. By 48 hours, it ended up failing entirely.”

An emotional Robin Keeling told PinalCentral she and her family, who have operated the business, were shocked by the roof collapse.

“We were very conscientious

once the Fire Department showed up on Saturday about not letting anybody in and they were very helpful in safely escorting us as we tried to retrieve some of our goods,” she said. “Only firefighters and family members were allowed to go in. Some patrons were curious, but other than that nobody went in.”

Keeling said it is too early to decide what the family will choose to do with the building.

She said the collapse is more sad as the iconic bowling alley, the only one in Casa Grande, provided a much-needed place for local youths to go to as well as providing thriving bowling league competitions.

“It’s just a huge unfortunate event. It’s been a landmark for Casa Grande that we have proudly owned for almost 20 years and have served the community,” she said. “It’s somewhere for the kids to go and learn how to bowl and have leagues and enjoy that bowling alley. There’s people that have been bowling there since they were kids that are now my age. It’s very unfortunate, we’re all kind of like dumbfounded by the whole situation right now and don’t know what to do.”

Kean said his department’s dispatchers compete in a Tuesday bowling league and said the cultural and social impact on Casa Grande would be significant.

Division I winner, Carol Belanger

Division 2 winner, Brittany Smith