Oct 17-20: Bowlero Kyrene, $10,000 1st place guaranteed, see ad on page 17
Arizona State USBC
Oct 12-13: AMF McRay, Senior Women's
Oct 5-6, 19-20: AMF McRay, Senior Open
Oct 26-27: Senior Masters & Senior Queens, Location TBA
Tucson Metro USBC
Sep 21-22: Bowlero Tucson, Senior Masters
Nov 3: Bowlero Tucson, Bowl Over Cancer
Nov 9-10, 16-17, 23-24: Cactus Bowl, TMUSBC Women's Senior Tourn. & Senior Open
MMA Tournaments
Sep 28-29: Bowlero Kyrene, MMA Military Classic
Nov 17: Rim Country, Turkey Trot
Dec 7: AMF Mesa, Super Sr Masters/Sr Masters/Sr Queens
Metro Phoenix USBC
Nov 9: Let It Roll Bowl, BVL Tournament
Nov 16-17: Bowlero Union Hills, MPUSBC Senior Open
Nov 23-24: Bowlero Union Hills, Bowling Belles
True Amateur Tournaments
Oct 5-6: TAT Fall Classic, Let It Roll Nov 2: TATurday, AMF McRay
Strike Force Tour
Sep 29: Bowlero Gilbert
Oct 13: Bowlero Christown
Oct 27: Bowlero Kyrene
Advertisers
Please Support the Following Advertisers
Agent Ong Open Strikes Back 17 AMF McRay 9
Arizona USBC 6
Bowlero Kyrene 18
Crepe
DIGITAL ISSUE
The Arizona State USBC Masters and Queens tournaments were held August 31-September1, 2024 at Bowlero Glendale. Congratulations to back to back Masters champion Brett Wolfe and Queens champion Correen Acuff.
2024 Arizona State USBC Masters & Queens
Champions Brett Wolfe and Correen Acuff
Inaugural TATurday at Bowlero Via Linda
by: John Verbil
Congratulations to Tim Eichhorn of Phoenix, who won the inaugural TATurday at Bowlero Via Linda September 14th for $2,955 today from the Scratch division by not only winning the title match for $2,500, but also throwing three strikes afterward to break the na-
scent Progressive Pot and take home an additional $455!
Great bowling as well to Caden Ament of Houston out of the 215 & Under Handicap Division, taking 2nd place and $1,000; Melody Rane of Phoenix out of the 189 & Under Handicap Division, claiming 3rd place and $750; and Joe
(continued on page 3)
by Dave Williams
For those of you that remember, 2021 was the year that I dubbed Francois Lavoie the Face-Masked Crusader of Bowling. I compared Lavoie to Bruce Wayne, the alter ego of Batman, who was the more resigned, shy character portrayed in Bob Kane’s famous comic strips.
“The quiet, unassuming professional bowler from Quebec City, QC, weighs in at a mere 128 pounds distributed on a chiseled 5’6” frame,” I wrote in the column that appeared in March of that year. “But what Lavoie lacks in stature, he more than makes up for with his intense concentration.”
Steve Mackie, proprietor of Ten Pins & More, host for the 20th New Mexico Open, has the same sort of portrayal for Lavoie’s character: “He’s as cool as ice when addressing the pins. He credits his early coaching at the University of Wichita for developing a strong mental game, evidenced by his two US Open wins alongside a Tournament of Champions title.”
(continued on page 3)
August 31-September 2 the 2024 AHT SFT Labor Day Major was held at Bowlero Mesa. There were 279 total entries (207 qualifying and 72 parlays) paying out over $20K in main and side event prizefunds!
Kaylene Almy ran the step ladder to take home her first AHT SFT Major title and $1,700.00! Congrats to Michael Rhoads on 2nd place for $925.00. Also, congrats to Charles Price for third place and $625.00!
Francois Lavoie
(continued from page 1)
Once again over this past weekend, Francois put all of those attributes to good use in winning his second consecutive title at the New Mexico Open. The victory was good for a record $13,500 first place prize. He joined John Young of Albuquerque as the only two time winners of this event. Young also won his titles in consecutive years, in 2004 and 2005.
Lavoie had to win three matches in the championship round, live-streamed by the incomparable Emil Williams Jr. (Why doesn’t the PBA hire this guy for their televised programs?). As Mackie reports, “Lavoie first beat Kevin Jenkins (Anthem, AZ), 201 to 182. Next up was top seed PBA star Jakob Butturff (Chandler, AZ), who lost to Lavoie by a 220 to 190 score, making the two even at one loss apiece.”
With confidence riding high, the “Caped Crusader” never missed the pocket in the deciding game and defeated Butturff with a 238 to 199 victory, and the first place prize of $13,500. This was actually Lavoie’s third win a row, following victories in PBA events in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Denver, Colorado, the previous two weeks.
Can you say, HOT, HOT, HOT!?
Current USBC Masters champion, DeeRonn Booker of Albuquerque, finished fourth after losing to Jenkins in the first game of the stepladder finals, 192 to 178. A list of all the finalists can be found on the Tenpins & More At Rio Rancho Facebook page.
In 2021, I used to wonder if Frenchy (an affectionate name given to Lavoie on the PBA Tour) would ever win without the face mask made necessary by the COVID-19 confusion. But within a couple of months he won once again in the Super Slam… without a mask! In that event, Lavoie de-
feated Kyle Troup in the championship match, 247 to 202.
What’s bizarre is that the announcers didn’t even mention the fact that all of the finalists were competing without masks. I guess everyone was so happy that things were getting back to normal, they didn’t want to jinx the moment by mentioning the lack of masks.
Through it all, Lavoie's approach to competition has remained the same. In an article posted on the PBA website by Jef Goodger back in 2021, Lavoie stated, “Coming here, I was thinking this (the Super Slam) was going to be a fun event and we’re all going to have a good time. Once we started bowling, all of a sudden I’m in competition mode and I really want to win.”
Can you say, COOL AS ICE?!
What a tremendous tournament, reminiscent of the great televised events of the past, with famous announcers like Chris Schenkel and Nelson Burton Jr., Jack Buck and Whitey Harris, Denny Schreiner and Mike Durbin, and let’s not forget Fred Wolf and Bill Bunetta. Filling in with color commentary for Emil Williams Jr. was Mike Miller, former PBA touring professional and brother to Dana Miller-Mackie, Steve’s wife. The televised show was exceptional, with incredible commentary that focused on the players, and not useless gibberish. A very professional event — congrats to everyone involved.
Here’s the finals, in case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Xs8XnhX_efQ
• Francois Lavoie photo provided by Tenpins & More
• Youtube video provided by Emil Williams Jr. at BowlStreamTV
(continued from page 1)
Thompson of Tempe out of the 50+ Senior Handicap Division earning 4th place and $500.
We had a terrific 162 entries in our inaugural TATurday and were thrilled to see many new faces to the TAT! THANK YOU ALL for coming out and supporting this event!
Many thanks also to all our wonderful sponsors who make events like this possible: Storm Bowling, CoolWick, True Amateur Tournaments Las Vegas, B3 Performance, Tenpin Toolkit, and Chuck's Painting.
A recording of the live stream is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CuMsjE-LQYo.
A more detailed post will come in the next few days, but in the meantime... we have our quickest tournament turnaround EVER with a TAT regional event only THREE WEEKS AWAY at Let It Roll Bowl with a $5,000 first place prize at stake and a Progressive Pot estimated to bring that number to around $6,500 to someone who throws three more strikes like Tim did tonight!
The early-bird discount for the TAT Fall Classic ENDS next Saturday, September 21st! You can register online today at https://fs19. formsite.com/UNUCTv/FallClassic2024/index
Tell your friends!
Inaugural TATurday
New Mexico Open
JBT Results; Desert Open; Glenfair Lanes; August 11, 2024
Cesar Padilla finally caught a cactus, while Cameron Carlo won in his first attempt, earning titles at the 2024 JBT Desert Open, the opening event of the 29th season of JBT competition.
Padilla was the dominant force in the scratch division, leading the twelve game, three pattern event for the third straight year, this time including the event's only 300 game. He selected Badger, the lowest scoring of the three pat terns, for the matchplay rounds. He rolled through those as well, getting by Keith Ylvisaker, Mike Jones in a 3-game thriller 202-201 in the decider, and Josh Abigania in the semifinal. Gavin Fernandez, a 2020 Desert Open champ, came out of the other half of the brack et, with wins over Gage Baker, Rene Canez, and JR Barczyszyn to reach the final. The finale was all Padilla, as he got off to a fast start and didn't look back. The twotime defending Bowler of the Year cruised to his 14th career JBT title, and long awaited first glass cactus trophy.
Jon Abigania went huge on the third pattern to grab the #1 seed, but newcomer Jeffrey Crowel stopped him in round two of match play. Crowley then lost to Zach Holzwarth, advancing to his first career title game. Carlo crawled from the 10 seed in the other half, getting by William Chondro, Xavi er Provencher, and rake Wilkins to reach the finale. In that game, he was able to outlast Holzwarth, picking up his first career JBT title with the victory.
Mini-cacti went to the subdivi sion champs. Katelyn Abigania fired 278 to beat Tayler Clark in Girls Scratch and Gage Baker stopped Jason Gootzeit in U17. Huge thanks to Jason and the Glenfair staff for all their support over the decades. Over $5,700 was awarded to all ages and skill levels? Want in on the fnn? Just check out our schedule and come on down! Desert Open; Final Results and Scholarship Winners; August 11, 2024; Glenfair Lanes
Scratch Division
JUNIOR BOWLERS TOUR SCHEDULE
September 21-22, 2024
Tenpins & More (Rio Rancho, NM)
Youth New Mexico Open
October 12-13, 2024
Bowlero Kyrene
JBT's 2000th event!
October 26-27, 2024
Suncoast (Las Vegas, NV)
November 16-17, 2024
Bowlero Tucson
December 14-15, 2024
Bowlero Mesa
Over $4,500,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Bowlers of all Skill Levels, age 21 and under
For Complete Information go to www.azstateusbc.org assnmanager@azstateusbc.org
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 HONOR SCORES
Robert Coleman
Congratulations to Robert Coleman for shooting 300 on August 26, 2024 in the Awesome 4Some league on lanes 7/8 at Lucky Strike Bowl using his Brunswick Igniter!
Gene Watson
Congratulations to Gene Watson, who bowled a 300 game, Wednesday, September 11 at Bowlero Tucson.
KING OF THE HILL TOURNAMENT
10:00 am • Bowlero Tucson
September 28, 2024 • Entry Fee $65 Optional High Game for $30
Pattern: 2019 U.S. Open #1 (45 ft, 27.28 mil)
Tucson Metro USBC Update
By Mark Kerr, President
Bowlers from Tucson, Pima County and Southern Arizona are joining leagues at Tucson's four presently open houses for the 2024-2025 bowling season. Fiesta Lanes is still in the process of being repaired from the storm damage it took, and opening as soon as it can.
FIRST TOURNAMENT HELD:
On Sunday September 8, Tucson Metro USBC's first tournament for the 2024-2025 season took place.
Bowlers from Tucson, Sierra Vista and Southern Arizona, took to the lanes for the Tucson Metro USBC No-Tap Welcome Back Tournament at Tucson Bowl. Tucson Metro USBC wants to thank Jenine Moon and the staff of Tucson Bowl for hosting the tournament as well as the 89 bowlers who took part. Fun times, prizes and color pin monies were had that day.
Here are the final standings from the Welcome Back Tournament:
Robert Coleman - $100
Alison Makowski - $80
Franklin Donley - $65
Donna Hicks - $62
Tyler Knight - $59
Lee Drudge - $57
Rory Haverty - $54
Miguel Martinez - $51
Lin Conklin - $49
Dylan Donahue - $46
David Hyatt - $44
Jay Myers - $41
Ron Hidey - $38
Brian Shinn - $36
John Bowen - $33
Tyler Serrano - $30
Deborah Russell - $28
Terry Snyder - $25
Tiffany Moreno - $23
Joshua Quesnel - $20
Entries – 89
Low-to-Cash 824
Total Prize Fund - $941
UPCOMING SCHEDULE: Next on Tucson Metro USBC’s schedule is on Saturday, September 14, the Pay-It-Forward Youth Tournament at Bowlero Tucson; Sunday, September 15, the Sports Shot Sweeper at Bowlero Tucson, which give bowlers and potential
competitors the opportunity to try out the pattern, 2021 U.S. Open #2, for the Tucson Metro USBC Senior Masters, taking place September 21 (qualifying) and September 22 (finals).
Tucson Metro USBC will be holding its Senior Women’s Open Championships as well as the Senior Open Championships the weekends of November 9-10, 1617 and 23-24 at Cactus Bowl.
The two separate tournaments are being run concurrently to give bowlers more opportunities and dates to take part in. With two tournaments there are two entry fees.
Tucson Metro USBC wants to encourage as many senior bowlers to take part. Tucson Metro USBC will also be running the Open Championships and Women’s Open Championships concurrently as well.
For more information email Steve Harris, Association Manager at: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com.
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!
To check eligibility, go online to: GrouperGroups.com/TucsonMetro.
CONGRATULATIONS: Congratulations to Gene Watson, who bowled a 300 game, Wednesday, September 11 at Bowlero Tucson.
TUCSON BOWLING CENTERS
August 26, 2024
Primal Bowling Events Monday Night Showdown
by: Jason Bastell
Well folks it has come to end, the final night of the Monday Night Showdown couldnt have went any better! Before we get into bowling i just want to thank you all so so so much for making this summer as successful as it has been. Its been a pleasure hosting you all and I hope to see you all at my next event at Bowlero Via Linda on September 28th! Also a huge thank you to Joey Shea for all his help this season
We had a great step ladder with Cortez Schenck being crowned our inaugural Showdown Champion, Matt Jones taking home second, Keith Fung in 3rd and Michael Fitzgerald in 4th.
We would also see Troy Blick-
enstaff hold on to his player of the year lead and take home the hardware!
Keep a look out for the upcoming finals video on our youtube channel, primalbowling.
Matt Jones, Keith Fung, Cortez Schenck, Michael Fitzgerald
Troy Blickenstaf
Monte Carlo Colored Pins at AMF McRay
September 7th was another fun night of colored pins at AMF McRay! Congratulations to Tony Schroeder for winning game 2 pot at $62!
Game 1 and game 3 have not been hit! Game one now stands at $332 and game 3 stands at $640!!!
The next Monte Carlo night will
be on September 21st! Come on down for some colored pins!!
AMF McRay is located at 3825 W. Ray Rd, Chandler, 480-8992171.
BTC WINNER: September 1, 2024-Cerbat Lanes, Kingman, AZ - Gyrus Alo was fantastic today. All day. Consistent, accurate, and quite powerful. He won the open division and matched up with the Senior division winner, Greg Mintz. Sr. Alo ($1000 winner) defeated Mintz Sr ($500) in the Championship match. For complete tournament information go to the BTC (Bowlers Tournament Club) Facebook page.
Here is your chance to help grow bowling, pick up a "side hustle" that is rewarding and in your interest and get some discounts with our other business partners. You will even get to train under the goat himself Daniel Scott! You can apply here: https://forms.gle/9HxLxDcCQq1UKJhw9 Any questions, let us know down, but most common questions can be answered in the application.
HONOR SCORES
Jarryd Chick; 300 game; AMF Desert Hills; Trios in Paradise league; July 11, 2024
USBC Women’s Championships 2025 - Las Vegas, Nev 2026 - Las Vegas, Nev 2027 - TBA 2028 - Reno, Nev
Help support a good cause and get your merch. A portion of the proceeds go to a great cause! https://www.sincerelysupermom. com/shop/partnerships/boca-az
DESERT BOWLER
428 E. Thunderbird Rd, #531 Phoenix, AZ 85022 602-538-6300
E-mail: herb@desertbowler.com
EDITOR: Herb Grassl TUCSON REPRESENTATIVE: Mike Campbell CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Michael “Chip” Beck, Dave Williams, Frenchy Letourneau, Kathy A. Look, John Johnson
NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes
by Karen Blomgren, NAZB VP
You could hear the sound of cheering & laughing for miles! The Northern Arizona Bowlerettes were finishing their 2023-2024 season at home base: Plaza Bowl in Prescott! 81 ladies were ready to bowl 3 Notap games! We had PACKED THE PLAZA & the place was ROCKIN’!
Even though check-in is from 10-11:00A.M., we locked the doors until 9:30 so we could be sure we were ready! Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole handled our wild check-in with grace, Prez Linda Tilley handed out End-of-Season gifts, Directors Brenda Peaslee & Ann Monagle, along with Sande Bobango handled raffle prize sales (14 prizes!), Sgt. At Arms Pam Frendian boogied around taking pics, & VP Karen Blomgren helped wherever needed! Wow, what a morning!
Happy Birthday to you August babies! Michelle Wells (7th), Marsha Wimmer (8th), Briana Baker (18th), Laura Byers (18th), Naomi Bronson (18th), Linda Hughes (24th), & Cathy David (28th). Hope your day is/was a super special one!
It’s time, time, time for winners! In Division #1 (ladies with averages up to & including 145), Diana Carlson (820) was the top winner! Awesome scoring Diana! She was followed by Mysti Huston (801), Carol Belanger (787), Denise Silva (786), Delma Largent (736), Kristie LaShier (734), Linda Wiggen (731), Ellen Giannone (710), Shirley Stephenson (708), Michelle Broxmeyer (707), Rosanna Singleton (696), Ann Monagle (689), Victoria Gassett (688), Vicki Kedroski (687), Briana Baker (678), Pamela BradyWhite (677), Martha Kedroski (675), Pam Cirasole (675), Patty Willis (674), Stormy Goudreault (670), Brenda Schafer (668), Mary Robinson (666), Norma Cox (663), Teri McKay (660), Lawren Jaekel (648), Myrna Dragon (633), Shirley Wiseman (631), Carrie Ullman (628), Marsha Wimmer (622), & Linda Evans (621). Congrats to all!
And here comes round 2! In Division #2 (ladies with averages of 146
& above), Brenda Peaslee (822) was on her mark! Congratulations to Brenda! She was followed by Brenda Hoff (782), Karla Gibbons (727), Karen Blomgren (727), Carla Little (727), Deb DiFerdinando (714), Belinda Patrizi (710), Debra Fincher (695), & Cindy Humphrey (672). Nice bowling ladies!
And here come more winners! Mysti Huston was the winner of a free entry to our next tournament! She’ll be there! The following ladies checked their tickets & came a running for a superb raffle prize: Jan Bonifay, Cherri Holleman, Muffy Vallely, Cindy Humphrey, Rosanna Singleton, Kathy Houchin, Diana Carlson x 3, Pam Cirasole, Sandy Shaw, Belinda Patrizi, Pam Frendian, Ann Monagle, Terri Whitfield, Donna Wilson, Brenda Schafer, Chris Healy, & Jean Chester! Wow, that’s a bunch! Happy ladies everywhere!
We will start our 2024-2025 season on the road! We will be bowling 3 regular games at Shake Rattle & Bowl located inside of Cliff Castle Casino in Camp Verde on Saturday, September 21st! We always bowl on the 3rd Saturday of the month, & our tournaments always begin at 11:00A.M. We’re a great group of ladies of all ages coming from all over State 48! You don’t have to be sanctioned or even currently bowling in a league to join. Contact Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole (928-2271258) if interested in joining! New members are always joyfully welcomed! Come along and join the fun!
August’s tournament was truly bittersweet for NAZB. We all had a noisy fun time with each other, but we knew change was coming, and coming soon. Prez Linda Tilley, who has been president for 7 seasons, stepped down from office. We are ever so glad she will continue to bowl with us whether living in Prescott or down in the valley. She has worked beyond HARD to make this grand group of ladies what it is today. It’s going to take 4 officers to maintain the standards she set! Thank you Linda!
Div 1 winner, Diana Carlson Div 2 winner, Brenda Peaslee Outgoing President, Linda Tilley
New President, Karen Blomgren New Vice President, Pam Frendian New Vice President, Sande Bombango
Sun City Bowling Association; 2024/2025 Season
Sun City Bowling Association
Welcome to the 2024/2025 season, and it started off pretty good for some of our members. Congratulations to members Martin Purnell, Jim Montgomery, and William Graham with their 300 games and Rich Strowman with a 299 game. Congrats gentleman!
And to the ladies, Shelley Zarrick (279 game), Sharon Mccauley (264 game), Andrea Albani (257 game), Lori Williams (256 game) and Jacqueline Smith with a 698 series. Great bowling ladies!
The SCBA 2024/2025 membership drive is underway, and you can get your membership applications through your league secretary or at the bowling counters at both Bell and Lakeview Lanes. Membership is open to all regular league bowlers at Bell and Lakeview Lanes over 50 years of age and the cost for this season is $2.00 per person. Membership gives the bowler the opportunity to bowl in any SCBA tournament and they are entitled to win membership awards for 800 series, 300 game, 11 strikes, and 75 pins over average game and 150 over series for bowlers with averages 175 and under.
Registration is open for SCBA’s first annual Halloween Bowling Party which will be on Saturday, October 26th at Lakeview Lanes and is open to anyone over 21 years. The party will include bowl-
ing, the best costume, and many other prizes, and there will be a DJ for our listening pleasure. The cost is $30.00 per person and includes no tap/color pin bowling, free raffle, and drink tickets with each entry. If you are interested, you can sign up at the bowling counter at Lakeview Lanes. Tickets are going fast so sign up now to reserve your spot.
Sun City Bowling Association’s annual board meeting will be held at Bell Center Social Hall 1 on October 19, 2024, at 9:00 am, and is open to all SCBA members. We will be giving away some goodies donated by our sponsors and will be raffling off a bowling ball. Please join us for a chance to win the ball and enjoy coffee and donuts! Come out and voice your thoughts and ideas. We look forward to sharing with you what SCBA has in store for our members for the 2024/2025 season.
SCBA has seven additional functions planned for this season to include several no tap tournaments (December 7th, May 10th and July 19th), New Year’s Eve bowling party December 31st), Hall of Fame Classic team/singles tournament (February 15/16th), March Doubles (March 1st) and the April Pins Over Average team tournament (April 5th). Keep an eye out for details and look forward to seeing you at these events.
If interested in finding out more about Sun City Bowling Associa-
tion, 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.
SCBA membership is open to all Sun City regular bowling league members ages fifty or over. Certain age exceptions apply for Sun City residents.
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.
Sun City High Scores
Weekly league high games and series as reported by www. LeagueSecretary.com.
BELL LANES
August 26-September 1, 2024
MEN'S HIGH GAME
Scott Anderson 277 (Bell Boys)
Mike Maynard 268 (Bell Boys)
Don Meyer 267 (Kings and Queens)
MEN'S HIGH SERIES
Mike Piecoro 669 (Bell Boys)
Angelo Abbate 650 (Kings and Queens)
Don Meyer 649 (Kings and Queens)
WOMEN'S HIGH GAME
Jodi DeLuca 234 (Kings and Queens)
Kippy Seiler 201 (Kings and Queens)
Patti Edwards 199 (Kings and Queens)
WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES
Jodi DeLuca 552 (Kings and Queens)
Patti Edwards 524 (Kings and Queens)
Wanda Rhoads 504 (Kings and Queens)
September 2-8, 2024
MEN'S HIGH GAME
Jim Montgomery 300 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)
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
by: Carl Ong
Accomplishments:
Cortez Schenck has built an impressive career in the bowling world, with a list of accomplishments that many only dream of achieving. Some of his most notable victories include winning the 2018 US Amateur title and capturing a gold medal in the Master’s division at the 2018 World Youth Championships. His success started early, as he claimed the 2013 U15 Junior Gold Champion title and has continued to reach new heights. More recently, he became the 2022 New Mexico Open Champion and achieved the prestigious honor of being named 2023 PBA Rookie of the Year and 2023 PBA West Region Player of the Year. As a former Team USA member, Cortez has consistently proven his talent and commitment to the sport.
Agent Ong Open Memories: Reflecting on his experience at last year’s Agent Ong Open, one of Cortez’s fondest memories was sharing pizza with fellow competitor Kyle King after the Ong sweeper. The two discussed game strategies and areas for improvement, forming a lasting friendship in the process. Cortez also recalls Matt Herbert as a competitor he connected with during the event.
Why the Agent Ong Open? Cortez was drawn to the Agent Ong Open not just for its generous prize fund but also for the challenging competition, which he sees as a perfect opportunity to sharpen his skills. “Tough competition makes for great practice and provides learning experiences,” he says, noting that the tournament’s local proximity to the west coast makes it all the more appealing.
Keep an eye on Cortez Schenck as he continues to rise in the bowling world, with his eyes set on the next big win! Register Today: www.agentongopen.com
Baker Trios; Bowlero Gilbert; September 7, 2024
by: Kristi Thompson
Congratulations to our September 3 person bakers winners!
We were able to hold our event at Bowlero Gilbert. Big "Thank You" to Jodi Bach and your staff for hosting us. We max'd our 42 team entry. We had 28 in the 645 cap and 14 in the 555 cap.
8 teams made cashing rounds. We paid out $5457 in prize money, and $2109 in side pots. Our 300 pot was not claimed and will roll to our next 3 person with $246
sonKroman, JT3, Huskins & Wolfe. First match up was Wolfe vs Huskins. Wolfe won both, advancing into the next match up against JT3. Match 2 is a split 1-1 going to sudden death roll off with Wolfe advancing up the ladder to face JohnsonKroman. Wolfe prevails again to the final match up against Robertson. Game 1 Robertson takes it 225203, and they took the Title winning game 2 198-189.
Saturday, October 5th @ 1:00 pm
@Bowlero Kyrene
6225 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler
555 Division: 3 team stepladder finals: Monsta Mode, Nault, & Gutierrez. First match up as Nault vs Gutierrez. Best of 2 went to team Gutierrez who then went on to meet Monsta Mode. First game went to Gutierrez with a 201-189. 2nd game went to Monsta Mode 174-147. To break the tie we went to sudden death roll off. Monsta Mode threw a strike, Team Gutierrez couldn't match it throwing an 8 count. Monsta Mode takes the victory.
High Games paid out $78 to each team: Darnell 230 & 224, Nault 226 & 224, James 231, Monsta Mode 206, 226 & 258
High Series paid $117: Monsta Mode 1647
645 Division: Top 5 in the stepladder were: Robertson, John-
One of our infamous Thompson Matching Making teams made the stepladder!! Congrats Brandon Johnsonkroman, David Black & Mike Curran for making the ladder.
High Games paid out $144 each team: Wolfe & Gomez split game 1 247, JohnsonKroman & Blickenstaff split game 2 279, Robertson got game 3 279, Ramos & JT3 split game 4 259, Foos & Mayer split game 5 256, Tejada & JT3 split game 6 279, Wolfe got game 7 278, and Tejada game 8 262
High Series paid $216: Team Wolfe – 1915
Our next TBT is our Bakers Doubles @ Bowlero Kyrene September 21st. Registration is currently open we will Max at 80 entries.
October 5th is our next no tap October 26th Bakers Doubles partnering with DOVES
The Coffee Table Book
by Dave Williams
The year was 1994. Business was good at Nationwide Bowling Centers, a chain of bowling centers based out of Jersey City, N.J., directly across the Hudson River from Manhattan in New York City.
In fact, business was so good that I was afforded the luxury of having four college interns to assist not only with our graphic design and printing, but also with our website, mailing lists and outside sales.
Whenever we had a chance to chit-chat about trivial items of the day, I can recall the interns being amazed that I had never seen an episode of Seinfeld or Friends, two of the more popular sitcoms in the 90’s.
You see, while the interns went home after their afternoon gig at Nationwide Bowling, my day was only half done, as almost every evening was spent at one of the Nationwide properties, usually entertaining a new group for a company party and possible conversion to a bowling league.
One of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld that I missed during those years was “The Opposite,” that debuted in 1994. In the episode, Kramer decides to have a coffee table book published, about nothing but coffee tables!
Elaine’s company, Pendant Publishing, agrees to publish Kramer’s book, and as part of his book tour, Kramer appears on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. After kissing Kathie Lee on the lips, he takes a gulp of his coffee and spits it all over Kathie Lee, apparently because it’s too hot.
Kramer’s faux pas with Kathie Lee causes his book tour to be cancelled by Pendant Publishing. This is also the episode where George gets an interview at the New York
Yankees headquarters and criticizes George Steinbrenner about his style of management, thus landing him the job of Assistant to the Traveling Secretary.
As you can see, I’ve made up for all the times that I missed those sitcoms in the 90’s by virtually memorizing every episode through the reruns that now appear daily on Comedy Central, TV Land and Nick at Nite.
But, what does any of this have to do with bowling, you might ask?
Well it seems that a couple of enterprising individuals, author Chris Nichols, with Adriene Biondo, have come up with the ultimate coffee table book, about nothing but bowling centers. It’s called “Bowlarama - The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling.”
Thanks to Elliot Kane, Marketing Associate for Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library, I’ve been asked to write a review of the book that includes more than 200 pages (and at least that many photos) of bowling centers from the boom years of construction. There are so many memories in those pages!
Following a cornucopia of illustrations and photos in the first 30 pages of the book, the remainder of the pages are divided into eight subsections including: the introduction, a history of bowling, technology, architecture, interiors, entertainment, community, and the final chapter, fall and rise.
There’s a fascinating “Guide to Remaining Mid-Century Bowling Centers” on page 199 that actually lists many of the googie style locations that are still in operation. No doubt I will be returning to this page for additional articles, as Mr. Kane has provided me with many approved for publication photos… four of which are included as part of this column.
The book will be available on September 10th, at a cost of $40. At a time in my life when I’m trying to find ways to unload all of the materials I’ve collected in 70-plus years of hoarding (in a good way), there’s no question that I will be
purchasing this book to relive all of those memories that were forged during a lifetime of dedication to bowling.
All images are provided by Bowlarama - The Architecture of Mid-Century Bowling, by Chris Nichols with Adriene Biondo. Published by Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library.
Bowlarama Book Cover: Bowlero, a bowling center in San Diego that first opened in the 1950’s, was demolished this year to make room for a Home Depot. In recent years it was home to the Scottish Rite Event Center.
300 Bowl Postcard: 300 Bowl in Phoenix (now operating as Bowlero Christown) is an example of bowling architects at the peak of their creativity. Photo credit: Chris Nichols Collection.
Starlight Bowl: Structural AFrames punctuate a modern floating roof in this 1961 Armet & Davis architectural rendering for Starlight Bowl in Reno, Nevada. Photo credit: Armet Davis Newlove. (I can remember bowling here in Western Region PBA events. The center had expanded from the original 16 lanes to 32 lanes. The location closed in 2015).
Covina Bowl: The gloriously googie Covina Bowl (by Powers, Daly & DeRosa), shortly after it was completed in 1956, was an instant landmark in the new suburbs. Photo credit: Charles Phoenix. (Yes, that Charles Phoenix from Storage Wars! Covina Bowl closed in 2017).
Dave's Corner artwork created by Lynn Matsubara of Cal USBC Newsletter
To contact Dave Williams: herb@desertbowler.com
300 Bowl in Phoenix (now operating as Bowlero Christown)
by: Kathy A. Look
On July 14, 2024 the Arizona Bowlerettes held their final tournament that counted for points in the 2023-2024 season. The tournament was held at Bowlero Glendale, the format was a 3-6-9. Each bowler automatically received a strike in the 3rd, 6th and 9th frames of all 3 games. Division I had 48 Arizona Bowlerettes competing, the top bowler with a 618 series was Kim Neuberger. Mystery Doubles was won by Gayle Guild and Pat Ramos. Division II had 72 Arizona Bowlerettes in the tournament, the top bowler with a 743 series was Krysta LaRue. Mystery Doubles was won by Mary Michaelson and Chris Wiley.
The Annual Business meeting was held after the tournament at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City. There was no election at meeting, none of the positions on the Board were at the end of their term.
The 2024-2025 Arizona Bowlerettes scheduled was released. Keep in mind this schedule is made a year in advance. Occasionally there are conflicts with the bowling center and changes have to be made. Always check your entry form for the location of the monthly tournament. The schedule is as follows: September 14th Bowlero Kyrene, Chandler-3 Game Regular; October 12th Bowlero Avondale, Avondale-4 Game Drop Low; November 9th Lakeview Lanes, Sun City-9 Pin No Tap; December 14th AMF McCray, Chandler-Scrambler; January 11th and 12th Bowlero Via Linda, Scottsdale-Queens; February 8th Cliff Castle, Camp Verde-3 Game Regular; March 8th Cerbat Lanes, Kingman-4 Game Drop Low; April 12th AMF Mesa Lanes, Mesa-Scrambler; May 10th AMF Desert Hills, Phoenix-9 Pin No Tap; June 14th Mesa East Bowl, Mesa3 Game Regular; July 13th Sunday, RH Johnson Lanes, Sun City West4 Game Drop Low and August 10th Sunday Bowlero Mesa, Mesa -9 Pin No Tap.
The August tournament was held on August 11th Bowlero Avondale. The format for the tournament was a Scrambler. Division I had 48 Arizona Bowlerettes in the tournament, Dee Dee Garrett finished in first place with a 662 series. Mystery Doubles was won by Kelly Broderick and Pam Muenchow. Division II had 50 Arizona Bowlerettes competing, the top bowler with a 665 series was Krysta LaRue. Mystery Doubles winners Cristi Churchill and Cynthia Coor.
The annual end of year Awards Banquet was held at Palmbrook Country Club in Sun City following the tournament. The banquet theme was Disney Princess VS Villains. The banquet Committee consisted of Renee Feeney-Officer over Banquet; Tracey Vining-Consultant,
Yvonne Kratzer-Co-Chair and Cyn thia Coor-Co-Chair.
The following accomplishments from the past season were recognized and awarded. TOURNAMENT WINNERS: Division One: September-Holly Bennett; October- Dee Dee Garrett; November- Glenda Ingles; December- Gail Frischmann; January- Barbara Christensen; February- Cami Wells; March- Gail Frischmann; April- Tracey Vining; May- Rose Marie Paredes; JuneDee Dee Garrett; and July- Kim Neuberger. Division Two: September- Ann Poole; October- Ann Poole; November- Erica Bierly; December- Nicole Lachance; JanuarySheila Perkins; February- Marena Zanelli; March- Cynthia Coor; AprilRobin Mess; May- Donna Levine; June- Betty Passaro; and JulyKrysta Larue. QUEENS WINNERS: Division One: Barbara Christensen and Division Two: Sheila Perkins
FIRST & SECOND TEAMS (Listed in Alphabetical Order): FIRST TEAM: Division I: Barbara Christensen, Gail Frischmann, Dee Dee Garrett and Tracey Vining; Division II: Erica Bierly, Cynthia Coor, Dawn Johnson and Ann Poole. SECOND TEAM: Division I: Sabra Grover Glenda Ingles Angela Kroncke Mary Snyder Division II: Mary Douthat, Gretchen Geerdes, Freda Parks and Marena Zanelli.
200 GAMES AND OVER (regular games only): Division I :Sharon Beebe – 200, Barbara Christensen – 223, Gail Frischmann - 246, 236, 215, 200, Dee Dee Garrett - 213, 203, 211,Cindy Hamrick – 204, Glenda Ingles - 209, 248, Angela Kroncke – 212, Nikki Martin – 212, Karol Norton – 202, Joan Smrek –205, Tracey Vining - 225, 212, Cami Wells - 234, 226. Division II: Linda Aemisegger - 217, 236, Edith Baie – 257, Shelia Bandele - 216, 205, 215, Erica Bierly 202, 224, 219, 214, 255, 202, 255, 211, Karen Butler - 200, 205, Judy Caron –203, Karen Chenowth – 203, Cristi Churchill - 202, 202, 203, Shirley Clark – 223, Marianne Cook – 201, Cynthia Coor 200, 204, 215, 204, 247, 208, Jeannie Demarest 209, 216, 201, 231, Doni Donovan - 202, 203, Mary Douthat 216, 232, 227, 204, 238, 214, 200, Susan Eaton – 205, Elaine Elliott – 225, Megan Enright - 202, 200, Sharon Farrell – 227, Renee Feeney - 204, 212, Patty Fest - 222, 200, Sue Friedline 201, 265, 201, 212, 236, 211, Gretchen Geerdes 208, 202, 245, 210, 200, 206, Chris Gonos – 216, Loretta Hood – 209, Rose Horton –202, Kay Hussar - 205, 210, Dawn Johnson 201, 209, 225, 246, 224, 224, 212, Cheryl Jubran – 211,
Nicole LaChance - 222, 226, 214, Krysta LaRue - 204, 244, Dawn Leuellen-Howle - 211, 204, Donna Levine 218, 214, 232, 205, 227, 221, Carla Markley - 206, 221, Ella Mercer – 201, Robin Mess - 227, 208, Mary Michaelson - 203, 224, 211, Tracy Miller – 211, Sheri Moore - 220, 208, Lisa Morales - 221, 211, Nancy Northrop 201, 200, 215, 200, Bonnie Parazinski - 201, 207, Freda Parks - 233, 205, Betty Passaro 211, 209, 218, 200, 234, Priscilla Perkins – 203, Sheila Perkins 211, 202, 202, 205, 233, Rose Petersen – 217, Ann Poole – 212, Karol Przybytek – 205, Sheila Reddic - 225, 215, 218, Marie Redlin - 215, 214, 203, 200, Dolly Robertson 209, 230, 205, 223, 201, Ann Robinson – 221, Marissa Romo - 202, 203, Rachel Romo - 224, 201, 242, Laura Roybal - 224, 210, Judy Salyers – 202, Christine Shropshire 236, 237, 215, Mary Smith - 200, 224, 208, 219, Pam Sperry – 220, Sharon Stephens - 204, 213, 257, Rosemary Thompson – 216, Christine Tolber – 203, Debbie Toon 213, 203, 203, 244, 204, 202, 216, Dawn Vandell – 236, Toniann VanMoerkerken –204, Chris Wiley - 201, 231, 235, 221, Emily Williams – 243, LaDonna Woodworth - 212, 224, Rose Youngblood – 215, Marena Zanelli 279, 204, 215, 207, 227, 214, 201, and Sharla Zorns – 216.
YEAR BAR AWARD RECIPIENTS: (The following have attended at least 7 tournaments AND the annual meeting) Division I: Gloria Aguilar, Barb Allen, Sandy Balistreri, Sharon Beebe, Marney Chavez, Barbara Christensen, Maureen Clark, Candace Conte, Nancy Corley, Margo Dorrough, Judy Erno, Lynette Francis, Dee Dee Garrett, Cindy Hamrick, Betty Hartnett, Myrna Hunter, Glenda Ingles, Linda Killinen, Yvonne Kratzer, Angela Kroncke, Kristie LaShier, Kathy Look, Beverly Maiorana, Nikki Martin, Rita McGuire, Robbie McNabb, Linda Pearce, Kathy Peterson, Elisabeth Sigoloff, Mary Snyder, Michele Vaxmonsky, Tracey Vining, Division Two: Shelia Bandele, Kathy Blinn, Karen Butler, Judy Caron, Cristi Churchill, Kim Clark, Shirley Clark, Marianne Cook, Cynthia Coor, Jeannie Demarest, Mary Douthat, Elaine Elliott, Renee Feeney, Gretchen Geerdes, Angie Horton, Rose Horton, Cindy Humphrey, Kay Hussar, Mary Ann Izzi, Dawn Johnson, Nicole Lachance, Donna Levine, Robin Mess, Tracy Miller, Nancy Northrop, Bonnie Parazinski, Freda Parks, Anne Perkins, Sheila Perkins, Sheila Reddic, Marie Red-
Dawn Johnson. Bowler of the Year Division II
lin, Karen Rehbock, Dolly Robertson, Ann Robinson, Bonnie Romo, Marissa Romo, Rachel Romo, Ellie Sammetinger, Christine Shropshire, Mary Smith, Sharon Stephens, Jamie Sullivan, Rosemary Thompson, Rose Youngblood, and Sharla Zorns.
BEST RECRUITER: (three way tie): Cynthia Coor, Karla Gibbons and Christine Tobler. SPIRIT OF ARIZONA BOWLERETTES AWARD: Division I: Rita McGuire and Division II: Kathy Blinn. BOWLER of the YEAR AWARD: Division I: Dee Dee Garrett and Division II: Dawn Johnson.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS !!!!!
The Arizona Bowlerettes is continuing their partnership with Virtue Bowling Supply. As a member of the Arizona Bowlerette you can take advantage of the partnership when you present your Arizona Bowlerettes membership card. The membership card is given to each member at the first tournament they bowl in for the current season. Discounts for Members: 5% off bowling balls (they price a la carte, the same as e-tailers); 10% off other products; 25% off services (i.e. Plugging/drilling etc.); Discounts will be available in store or online. Buy online and choose pick up in store or ship to you. Incentives for Members: $25 gift card for any win at an Arizona Bowlerette event with: A Virtue drilled bowling ball; while wearing Virtue on their apparel; we need a photo for their social media to qualify. Donated to Each Event: $25 Gift card that can be raffled off. In order to bowl in the first tournament of 2024-2025 season of the Arizona Bowlerettes on September 14th, a member must have submitted their renewal form prior to the tournament. If you would like to bowl with the Arizona Bowlerettes at any or all of the tournaments listed above and are not already a member, visit the Arizona Bowlerettes website at www.arizonabowlerettes. com for more information and an application to apply.
