September 15, 2023 Desert Bowler

DESERT BOWLER

Vol. 35, No. 9

Tournament Schedule

Local and national tournament schedule on page 12

Agent Ong Open

Oct 19-22: Bowlero Kyrene, $10,000 first place guaranteed. For details on the tournament see ad on page 8

TNBA Western Regional

Nov 3-5: The Orleans and Gold Coast, Las Vegas. See ad on page 10

Arizona State USBC

Oct 7-8: State Senior Women's Championships, Let It Roll Bowl

Oct 14-15, 21-22: State Senior Open, Let It Roll Bowl

Cotton Bowl Tournaments

Sep 16: Doubles

Sep 30: Scratch 8 Gamer

Oct 128: 8 Gamer

MPUSBC Tournaments

Sep 14-15: Bowling Belles, Lakeview Lanes

Sep 23-24, Sep 30-Oct 1: Senior Open, AMF Union Hills

Strike Force Tour Tournaments

Sep 24: AMF Chandler

Oct 15: Bowlero Christown

Oct 29: Bowlero Mesa

Sep 23-24: MMA Military Classic at Bowlero Kyrene

TAT Desert Southwest

Oct 6-8: Cliff Castle Nov 24-26: Mesa East Bowl

DIGITAL ISSUE

Payson Jacobson's Triple Crown

by: Wendy Orth

Winning an event in a bowling tournament is every bowler's dream. Winning three events at a national level tournament as a junior bowler, well that is simply amazing. That is exactly what Payson Jacobson (15 years old) did this past summer at the National Youth Tournament in Indianapolis.

Payson is a junior bowler in the Prescott Valley Junior Bowlers League. Last spring Payson qualified for both Junior Gold and the National Youth Tournament through the State and Regional Pepsi Tournaments. Payson started with Junior Gold which consisted of bowling in four different bowling centers on four different oil patterns. Payson finished in the middle of the group of 700 bowlers. He says of his experience at Junior Gold,

“Going to gold was very benefi-

cial to my game, and I know what I need to work on moving on. I even learned a new release to work on which I am going to work on a lot this year. My biggest takeaway is that I need to be able to hit the ten pin no matter the oil pattern and my consistency in being able to hit the same board every time. Also just knowing when to adjust.”

Payson leveraged his experience at Junior Gold to really hit

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the ground running at the National Youth Tournament a few days later. Payson started doubles with the front 10 for a 289 and finished with a 648. He followed that up with a 621 in singles and a 512 in team giving him 1781 (a 197 average) in all events. These scores were enough to earn Payson 1st place doubles, 1st place singles and 1st place all events in the U15 Handicap Division. When asked why he thought he did so well at the National Youth Tournament he replied “I did really well in the youth nationals because it was on a normal house pattern. And after all of those really hard oil patterns in junior gold switching back to a house pattern that was a lot more reliable it finally felt like the ball was doing what it was supposed to be doing. Even if I missed half a board to the left or right it would still go right into the pocket. There were also a lot fewer people so I

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Arizona State USBC Masters and Queens; August 26-27, 2023

Congratulations to this years Masters & Queens winners, newly HOF inductee Brett Wolfe and Katie Hurley! Runners up are DJ Kneifel and Michelle McNew! The Arizona State USBC thanks everyone that came and participated in this years M&Q and to Cliff Castle Casino and Central Arizona USBC for all their assistance.

FINAL STANDINGS

Masters: 1. Brett Wolfe $1,500, 2. DJ Kneifel $975, 3. Aaron Yamamoto $650, 4. Garret Strehl $650.

Queens: 1. Katherine Hurley $900, 2. Michelle McNew $650, 3. Arica Hanna $400, 4. Deborah DiFerdinando $400

Strike Force was at AMF McRay for the 2023 Labor Day Major, September 2-4. There were 222 total entries (183 qualifying & 39 parlays) paying out over $14,000 in main and side event prize funds.

Brandon T. Bailey would go on to win his first SFT Major title for his very first title for $1,600.00!!! Congrats to Sam De La Fuente on 2nd place for $850.00! Also, congrats to Kyle John on 3rd place for $450.00!

See page 13 for tournament schedule and information.

Payson Jacobson

NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes

By Karen Blomgren, NAZB VP

The ground was a rumbling as you got close to Plaza Bowl in Prescott! 70+ ladies had PACKED THE PLAZA on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, for their final tournament of the 2022-2023 season. With the house being PACKED, and a yummy banquet to follow, we bowled an 8-pin No-tap tournament so we wouldn’t be late for FOOD! Nine ladies received their 300 pin for bowling (you guessed it) a 300! Those ladies were Karla Gibbons, Loretta Hood, Chris Healy, Karen Blomgren, Karla Gibbons (yup, she got TWO 300 games!), Bobbi Bowerman, Pam Frendian, Judy Salyers, & Dawn Lewelllen-Howle. Way to go ladies!

The officers & directors were ready, ready, ready for the ladies as they began to arrive. The ladies came to chat and the ladies came to bowl! Smiles were in abundance! The check-in table was ready as the ladies zoomed in. VP Karen Blomgren was standing in for an ailing Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole, and she collected tournament fees and renewal fees. She also handed out our schedule for next season - we are ready to go for 2023-2024! Next to Karen sat Prez Linda Tilley. She was handing out our 2023 pins along with some other Bowlerette goodies. She was also handing out tickets for the drawing for a free entry for September. Next to Linda sat Director Ann Monagle who was selling lots of purple 50/50 tickets, and next to Ann was Director Gracie Dominick who was selling orange raffle tickets for 3 great prizes including a gift certificate donated by our Pro Shop. Director Kay Monagle made sure we were all up to our tasks!

Next to the raffle prizes were the birthday goodies that VP Karen Blomgren had set up for the ladies for the August birthdays. Happy birthday to: Michelle Wells (8/7), Vera Maxwell (8/7), Laura Byers (8/18), Naomi Bronson (8/18), Linda Hughes (8/24), and Cathy David (8/28). Happy birthday ladies! Hope your special day was a super special one!

Time for some super special congratulations! Bowlerette Rita Holly qualified for the USBC Senior Championships held in Green Bay, WI. Rita placed 2nd in the Senior Championship for her division!

WAY TO GO RITA!!

And it’s time for winners! We’ll begin with the top winners in Division #1 (ladies with averages up to and including 145). The lady on top was Patty Willis (919). Congratulations Patty! She was followed by Monika Menser (911), Sande Bobango (895), Carol Hollis (883), Belinda Patrizi (876), Jen Tidroski (875), Shirley Stephenson (857), Jen Godbehere (841), Mary Robinson (836), Carol Belanger (831), Rita Holly (809), Dawna Solymos (800), Grace Dominick (798), Joan Comfort (790), & Michelle Wells

(784). Fifteen ladies out of fortyseven placed in Division #1. Truly awesome bowling ladies!!

Next comes the ladies in Division #2 (ladies with averages of 146 and above). Karla Gibbons (977) (2 300 games!) came out on top, top, top! Fantastic bowling Karla! She was followed by Bobbi Bowerman (873), Karen Hauswirth (899), Pam Frendian (888), Chris Healy (887), Cindy Humphrey (877), and Loretta Hood (874). Seven ladies out of twenty-one placed in Division #2! Ladies, you set our heads to spinning!

And if it’s more winners you want, then more winners you’ll get! Raffle tickets were located, readers were plopped onto noses and tickets were announced! Kay Monagle was the happy winner of a free entry to our September tournament! 50/50 and raffle winners came rather quickly as their numbers were announced: Jan

Bonifay, Shirley Stephenson, Mary Robinson, Naomi Bronson, Stormy Goudreault, Toni Sherrill, & Norma Cox! Enjoy those prizes!

The ladies will begin their 20232024 season on the road. We will travel to Camp Verde to bowl 3 regular games at Shake, Rattle, & Bowl located in Cliff Castle Casino. We’ll be there on Saturday, September 16th, 2023. If you happen to be in the area, please stop in and watch the fun! Bowling begins at 1:00 pm. You can’t miss us in our colorful shirts!

The NORTHERN Arizona Bowlerettes are a grand group of ladies of all ages from all over Northern, Central, & Western Arizona. Ladies do NOT have to be sanctioned to bowl with this group. If this sounds good to you, please contact Sec/Treas Pam Cirasole (928-227-1258). New members are always joyfully welcomed!

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was a lot less nervous.”

Payson said his biggest takeaway from the National Youth Tournament is that he “knows (he) can bowl a 300” and that there is the Junior Bowlers Tour (JBT) where he can get more practice on those difficult oil patterns. He plans to work on his spare game and attend more tournaments to improve his physical and mental game this season.

All of Central Arizona USBC (CAUSBC) Association membership is very proud of what Payson accomplished and look forward to seeing what else he can do as both a bowler and a young man.

Payson would like to say “Thank you to everyone who helped to get me there!” Congratulations Payson.

HONOR SCORES

Derek Acuff; 300 game & 815 series [246-300-269]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; September 7, 2023

Zach Apodaca; 300 game; AMF Union Hills; Summer Strikers league; June 29, 2023

Cedrick Bell; 300 game; AMF McRay; NFL league; August 21, 2023

Brian Bledsoe; 300 game; Bowlero Avondale; BOB league; August 16, 2023

Kenneth Brockman; 300 game; AMF Union Hills; Friday Mixers league; August 4, 2023

CJ Carmien; 807 series [275-279253]; Mesa East Bowl; 9 to 5ers league; September 7, 2023

Sean Casey; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue 650 Scratch league; July 20, 2023

Alex Feliciano; 2 - 300 games & 876 series [300-300-276]; Mesa East Bowl; Two x Twos league; August 22, 2023

Tawn Frenzel; 300 game; AMF Union Hills; Midweek Men by Virtue Bowling Supply league; August 30, 2023

William Graham; 300 game; Bowlero Glendale; Adult/Youth Doubles league; July 29, 2023

300 game; Bell Lanes; Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio league; September 6, 2023

Phil Hanna; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Vegas Funtime league; July 30, 2023

column sponsored by:

Art Harris; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue 650 Scratch league; July 20, 2023

David Hurley; 300 game & 816 series [279-300-237]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; September 7, 2023

Ray Johnson; 300 game; Bell Lanes; Summer Owls league; August 25, 2023

Jonathan Mayer; 802 series [269-299-234]; Lakeview Lanes; Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic league; August 31, 2023

Travis McIntyre; 300 game; Bowlero Gilbert; Brunswick Construction A Men's league; August 29, 2023

Neal Martin

300 game; Plaza Bowl; High Rollers league; August 21, 2023; Ball used: Brunswick Mindset; Drilled by: Chris Tucker at Virtue Bowling Supply.

Sean Nimox; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue 650 Classic league; July 13, 2023

Jeremy Opp; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Virtue 650 Classic league; August 10, 2023

Jeremy Opp; 300 game; Mesa East Bowl; Monday Trios league; August 14, 2023

Scott Orenstein; 300 game; Bowlero Glendale; Jim Bungard Memorial Puny league; September 4, 2023

Michael Richardson; 300 game; Bowlero Kyrene; Friday Vegas Funtime league; September 8, 2023

Gregory Thompson; 2 - 300 games & 836 series [300-236300]; Mesa East Bowl; Two x Twos league; August 22, 2023

Rudy Zamora; 300 game; Bowlero Mesa; Sunday BOB league; July 9, 2023

USBC Championships Future Schedule

USBC Open Championships

2023 – Reno, Nev.

2024 – Las Vegas

2025 – Baton Rouge, La.

2026 – Reno, Nev.

USBC Women’s Championships

2023 – Las Vegas

2024 – Cincinnati

2025 – Reno, Nev.

2026 – Las Vegas

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JBT Results; TPC; July 30, 2023

JUNIOR BOWLERS TOUR SCHEDULE

September 23-24, 2023

Youth New Mexico Open Tenpins & More Rio Rancho, NM

October 7-8, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene; Chandler, AZ

October 28, 2023

Suncoast; Las Vegas, NV

October 29, 2023

Strike Zone; Henderson, NV

November 11-12, 2023

Bowlero Tucson

Elias O'Hollaren and Avery Domaguin, both of San Diego CA, and Benjamin Lang of Bellevue WA, captured our most prestigious titles at the 2023 JBT Touring Players Championship, hosted by Strike Zone at Sunset Station in Henderson, NV.

After twenty games of grueling bowling on four different patterns, four scratch and handicap bowlers, and three U17 and girls scratch bowlers, advanced to their stepladder finals. In the scratch division, Andrew Guba won round one over Sebastian Huffman in a battle of Las Vegans 212-179. In the semifinal, O'Hollaren not only ended Guba's run but his JBT ca reer, as he beat him 221-197. An drew finishes with a dominant 11win season Tour-wide, coasting to scratch All-Conference Bowler of the Year in his final season of eligi bility.

Top qualifier and fellow Cali fornian Michael Marmolejo had edged Elias by just eight pins for the number one spot, and was looking to consolidate his So Cal Invitational win with back to back majors. However, he could not consistently find the carry he needed on the tough pattern, while O'Hollaren's late string was plenty for a 213-179 final decision and the TPC title, the 11th of his stillyoung JBT career.

Another California bowler, Ezekiel De Guzman, began the handicap finals with a win over Arizona's Evelynn Bollea. British Columbia's Annabelle Chui brought the international flair to the finals, but could not find the carry, as De Guzman won that match to advance to the finals. Benjamin Lang has gone a few years since his last win, but had a breakout tournament to qualify first for the semifinals, and hang on to that spot for the stepladder. The title match was lower scoring and came down to the final frame. When Ezekiel did not convert his tenth frame spare, it was heartbreak for De Guzman and elation for Lang, who claimed the TPC crown and $2,500 scholarship prize.

Defending champion Koryn Marquez looked to make it two in a row in Girls Scratch with a semifinal win over rapidly rising star Tamia Yeager. Top seed Avery Domaguin had other ideas though, as the spectacular San Diegan beat Koryn for the title and $400 top scholarship prize in addition to

her many other accolades.

U17 was often redundant in a good way this year as some of our best Tour-wide happened to be in this age bracket, and the TPC was no exception as all three U17 finalists made the regular scratch top 12. O'Hollaren beat Bud Sicard in a rematch from last year, to get to top seed Daryus Alo. Elias beat Daryus in a well-bowled final, and

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 extras (check website for event details)

‘CLASSIC FORMAT’:

• 2 divisions, scratch & handicap

• bowl 5 games across 10 lanes

• the top 40% advance to semi’s

• semifinal formats vary

• plaques for all finalists

For more information, please email us: director@bowljbt.com or check out www.bowljbt.com. Come experience the fun of the JBT!

champs Elias O'Hollaren, Benjamin Lang, & Avery Domaguin

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ARIZONA STATE USBC ASSOCIATION

JBT Results

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the extra $400 sent O'Hollaren into a cosmic level, earning a gigantic $3,245 total on the weekend!

Our Celebration Dinner- aka 'bowling Prom'- was another night to remember. Along with all the other honors, Toby Wills was presented the Jon Baker Sportsmanship Award, and Tamia Yeager and Ian Silva earned the "You Are Bowling" scholarship from title sponsor IAM bowling.

A TPC record $25,930 was awarded at TPC, bringing the total

Online Registra�on & Rules at azstateusbc.org

ARIZONA STATE USBC ASSOCIATION

55th ANNUAL SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP

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awarded during our huge season 27 to a record $300,000+ to bowlers of ALL skill levels and ages from all over the western United States. Thanks again to the Brands of Brunswick and all our sponsors for making this possible, and the bowlers and families that attend for making the Tour what it is. An even bigger and better season 28 is just around the cornercheck out our schedule and come on down!

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Steve Harris Association Manager

Tucson Metro USBC (520) 591-0622

am@tucsonmetrousbc com

Tucson Metro USBC Update

By Mark R. Kerr Tucson Metro USBC President

The 2023-24 bowling season has started! Leagues are forming, sanction cards are being filled out and hopes are high for good scores to start this new season out. Tucson Metro USBC wants to welcome back the returning league bowlers, as well as new bowlers joining Tucson's leagues. Good luck and good bowling everyone!

Welcome Back Update: Here are the results from the Tucson Metro USBC Welcome Back Tournament, held August 20 at Cactus Bowl. Tucson Metro USBC thanks everyone who turned out to bowl and congratulates the winners. With 77 entries, the top 15 cashed. They were:

Gene Watson 900, $100; Belinda Hiscox 883, $85; Harrison Cole 875, $80; Michelle McNew 873, $75; Lori Carlson Elfont 869, $70; Gregory Holzwarth 866, $65; Kenneth Anthony 857, $60; Josh Davis 842, $55; Freda Hopkins 833, $50; Gary Collins 823, $45; Lee Drudge 822, $40; Thomas Kosalko 821, $35; Sabrina Windsor 820, $30; Sue Lindgard 819, $25; George Cluff 812, $20.

Arizona State USBC Queens Update: Michelle McNew's run for Queens title fell short in the final match and she finished second. Michelle has had an amazing run in this tournament and we are very proud of Michelle and Lori Carlson Elfont, who also qualified for the top 8 finals, held August 27.

Tucson Metro USBC Super Senior/Senior Masters Update: After discussions with Cactus Bowl and management, the times for the scheduled sport shot sweeper (aka Senior/Not Senior), sched-

uled for Saturday, September 23, as well as the Senior Masters Qualifying, scheduled for Saturday, September 30, are being moved to a 1:00 pm start time, with check in beginning at noon for both.

The Super Senior Masters will begin Sunday, September 24, 10:00 am start time, check in will begin at 9:00 am. The Senior Master Finals will begin Sunday, October 1, 10:00 am start time, check in will begin at 9:00 am.

For more information on these upcoming events and the other tournaments being offered, go online to tucsonmetrousbc.com, Email Steve Harris, Association Manager, at am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or call 520-591-0622.

King Rene III: Congratulations to Rene Canez III, who bowled a 300 game in the King of the Hill Tournament, Saturday, September 9, as well as winning this tournament at Bowlero Tucson. Great bowling Rene!

800 Series Bowled: Congratulations to Timothy Jacob who bowled 268, 244 and 289, for an 801 for his first three games in the Dynamic Duos League at Lucky Strike Bowl, August 16.

First Night Perfection: Congratulations to Don Amico, who bowled a 300 game on the first night of the Ed Faulk Classic League at Fiesta Lanes.

Congratulations Fabian: the Flo's Pro League at Cactus Bowl September 12, Tucson Metro USBC Board Member Stuart Duncan presented Fabian Lozano his 300 ring, for the perfect game he bowled in the Flo's Pro League on March 7 at Cactus Bowl. Congratulations Fabian on your 300 game!

Congratulations to Michelle McNew and Lori Elfont, they were #1 and #2 qualifiers at the 2023 Arizona State Queens tournament held August 26-27 at Cliff Castle in Camp Verde. Lori finished in 6th place and Michelle finished 2nd.

At the Flo's Pro League on September 13th, Tucson Metro USBC Board Member Stuart Duncan presented Fabian Lozano his 300 ring, for the perfect game he bowled in the Flo's Pro League on March 7. Congratulations Fabian on your 300 game!

TUCSON HONOR SCORES

Don Amico; 300 game; Fiesta Lanes; Ed Faulk Classic league; August 18, 2023

Rene Canez, III; 300 game; Bowlero Tucson; King of the Hill tournament; September 9, 2023

Timothy Jacob; 801 series [268244-289]; Lucky Strike Bowl; Dynamic Duos league; August 16, 2023

TUCSON BOWLING CENTERS

October

19-22,

2023; Bowlero Kyrene

The Agent Ong Open: A Bowling Extravaganza with Prizes Beyond Imagination!

Attention all bowling enthusiasts and aspiring champions! The highly-anticipated Agent Ong Open, powered by Complete Bowling Events, is just around the corner, and it's gearing up to be an unforgettable showdown on the lanes. With a jaw-dropping prize fund and thrilling highlights, this tournament promises to be an event like no other. Get ready to roll your way to glory!

1:5 Cut Ratio with a Minimum of $550 Low to Cash!

First and foremost, let's talk about the numbers that matter. The Agent Ong Open features a remarkable 1:5 cut ratio, ensuring that your chances of making it to the money are incredibly high. But here's the kicker – even if you don't clinch the top spot, you won't walk away empty-handed. The minimum cash prize is set at an impressive $550. That's right; this tournament guarantees that your skill and determination will be rewarded.

1st Place Prize: $10,000!

The grand prize that awaits the ultimate champion is a staggering $10,000. The glory of being crowned the best bowler in the Agent Ong Open is matched only by the substantial cash prize. Prepare to give it your all and aim for that top spot, because the rewards are monumental!

4th Place Prize: $2,000!

Even if you find yourself just shy of the championship title, securing the 4th spot on the leaderboard is no small feat. The consolation prize is a fantastic $2,000, ensuring that the competition remains fierce throughout the tournament. Every frame counts!

Maximize Your Opportunities with Strategic Entries!

Here's where your entry strategy can truly make a difference. Bowlers have the flexibility to choose when they want to compete. Bowl on Thursday for an

initial entry fee of $225 and reentries at $175. If you make the 1:5 cut, you'll not only be in the money but also have an extra entry in your pocket, putting you $150 ahead with just one complete entry and re-entry.

If you opt to start on Friday or Saturday, the initial entry fee is $275, with re-entries at $175. Even in this scenario, making the 1:5 cut ensures that you're ahead by $100, with two complete entries. In other words, a modest $275 investment could potentially result in a whopping $10,000 prize – nearly 40 times your entry fee!

Last Chance: The Desperado Squad!

For those who find themselves on the brink, the Desperado Squad offers a final opportunity to make the cut. To be eligible for the Desperado Squad, participants must have bowled in

at least two main event squads. With an entry fee of $100 and a 1:8 cut ratio, this is your last chance to secure a spot in the main event. The official cut score will be determined after the Saturday, 6:00 PM Squad, so don't miss this thrilling showdown. It's your chance for redemption and a shot at the grand prize!

Additional Tournament Highlights

But that's not all! The Agent Ong Open offers even more excitement:

"Sweep The Rack"

Sweeper:

On Thursday night at 8 PM, bowlers can showcase their skills in this intense tournament. With an entry fee of $100, three games of competitive bowling, and a 1:6 cash ratio, the firstplace winner is guaranteed a

substantial $1,500 prize. What's more, the "Sweep The Rack" Sweeper will use the same oil pattern as the main event, providing a valuable opportunity to practice under tournament conditions.

The Action Match: Witness an epic showdown between Robert Smith and Greg Thompson Jr. as they go headto-head in a high-stakes battle. With $1,000 per game and five games in play, this thrilling match takes place on Thursday night, October 19th, 2023, immediately following the Sweeper event.

All of this excitement will be live-streamed throughout the week by BowlStreamTV, ensuring that fans and supporters can follow the action from anywhere in the world.

The stakes are high, the prizes are colossal, and the competition promises to be fierce. Will you be the one to claim the title and the $10,000 prize? Don't miss your chance to be a part of this thrilling event! Mark your calendars, register today at www.agentongopen.com, and get ready to roll for glory!

UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS

1740 N. Pinal Ave • Casa Grande, AZ • 520-836-7304

Saturday, September 16, 2023

September Doubles

check in begins at 11:00 am, bowl at 12:00 noon $70 entry fee ($35 per person), cash only 1 in 4 Payout • Bowl 4 Games

Saturday, September 30th, 2023 • Scratch 8 Gamer

bowl at 12 noon • $105 entry fee, optional sidepots 1st Place $900 (based on 25 entries)

For more info contact PJ Yarns 928-488-3272 or yarnspat3@gmail.com

Saturday, October 28, 2023

October 6 Gamer

check in begins at 5:00 pm, bowl at 6:00 pm $60 entry fee, cash only Bowl 6 Games • 1 in 4 Payout

For Further Information call 520-836-7304 or tmcdonald.cbl@gmail.com

The 2023 PBA League will begin with qualifying on Sept. 23 at Bayside Bowl in Portland, Maine. The quarterfinals will air Sept. 24-25, followed by the semifinals on Sept. 26 and finals on Sept. 27. All telecasts will be on Fox Sports’ FS1.

More information on the PBA League is available at www.pba.com/ pba-tour/pba-league

TEAM ROSTERS

Portland Lumberjacks

Wes Malott Kyle Troup

Kris Prather Graham Fach

Arturo Quintero

Go Bowling! Dallas Strikers

Tommy Jones Bill O’Neill

Matt Ogle Shawn Maldonado

Chris Barnes

Las Vegas High Rollers

Andrew Anderson François Lavoie

AJ Johnson Matt Russo

Ildemaro Ruiz Jr.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Milwaukee

Pounders

Sean Rash Dick Allen

AJ Chapman Sean Lavery-Spahr

Anthony Lavery-Spahr

Snickers Waco Wonders

Parker Bohn III BJ Moore

Jason Sterner Ryan Ciminelli

Frank Snodgrass

Motown Muscle

EJ Tackett Anthony Simonsen

Mitch Hupé Sam Cooley

Nathan Bohr

Guaranteed Rate Chicago Breeze

Dom Barrett Tom Smallwood

Jake Peters Keven Williams

Tomas Käyhkö

Bowlero L.A. X

Jason Belmonte Jakob Butturff

Stu Williams Kevin McCune

Thomas Larsen

Silver Lake Atom Splitters

Jesper Svensson Tom Daugherty

Chris Via Santtu Tahvanainen

Richie Teece

NYC Kingpins

Marshall Kent Kyle Sherman

Darren Tang Packy Hanrahan

Michael Tang

PBA LEAGUE TV SCHEDULE

All times listed in Eastern.

• Sun, Sept. 24 at 5 p.m.; Quarterfinals

• Mon, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.; Quarterfinals

• Tue, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m.; Semifinals

• Wed, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m.; Finals

Sun City High Scores

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

BELL LANES

August 13-19, 2023

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Brad Edwards 255 (Summer Owls)

Jim King 253 (Summer Owls)

Tracy Dumas 248 (Summer Owls)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES Jeremy Servais 698 (Summer Owls)

(Kings and Queens)

Lovie Tiedje 553 (Kings and Queens)

September 3-9, 2023

MEN'S HIGH GAME

William Graham 300 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)

Bobbi Boutwell 661 (Ladies Match Point)

Lori Williams 602 (Ladies Match Point)

August 27-September 2, 2023

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Jonathan Mayer 299 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Ron Lubinski 286 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Chris Hemmen 280 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Jonathan Mayer 802 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Mike McWhorter 772 (Tuesday Night Special)

Richard Souddress 772 (Friday Fun Times)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Amanda Atkin 264 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Virginia Young 259 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

September 3-9, 2023

MEN'S HIGH GAME

David Hurley 300 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Derek Acuff 300 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Scott Sandy 297 (Pin Krackers)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

David Hurley 816 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Derek Acuff 815 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Michael Fitzgerald 771 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Scott Sandy 771 (Pin Krackers)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Andrea Lewis 278 (Pin Krackers)

Annie Riley 265 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Laura Roybal 222 (Summer Owls)

Melissa Schneider 221 (Summer Owls)

Taryn Witt 215 (Summer Owls)

Tim Garrett 298 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)

Dennis Albani 279 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Dan Wolverton 720 (Kings and Queens)

Doug Irwin 697 (Non Smoking Senior Mixed)

Jerry Raisanen 692 (Bell Mixers)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Lora Summers-Franklin 245 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)

Shelly Zarick 242 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)

Dawn Bounds 212 (Brunswick Senior Scratch Trio)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Sherry Theisen 579 (Non Smoking Senior Mixed)

Kippy Seiler 551 (Kings and Queens)

Patty Edwards 535

LAKEVIEW LANES

August 20-26, 2023

MEN'S HIGH GAME

Bill Loss 278 (Tuesday Night Special)

DeWayne Robinson 269 (Lakeview Tuesday Special)

Mike McWhorter 268 (Tuesday Night Special)

MEN'S HIGH SERIES

Mike McWhorter 746 (Tuesday Night Special)

Skye Vasconcellos 736 (Lakeview Tuesday Special)

Bill Loss 717 (Tuesday Night Special)

WOMEN'S HIGH GAME

Lori Williams 248 (Ladies Match Point)

Laura Roybal 245 (Tuesday Night Special)

Cindy Humphrey 236 (Ladies Match Point)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Laura Roybal 703

(Lakeview Tuesday Special)

Brenda Burns 255 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Virginia Young 709 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Barbara Wilson 697 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Brenda Burns 687 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Lora Summers-Franklin 258 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

WOMEN'S HIGH SERIES

Lora Summers-Franklin 706 (Brunswick Sun City Scratch Classic)

Andrea Lewis 705 (Pin Krackers)

Bobbi Boutwell 676 (Ladies Match Point)

2023-2024 MPUSBC TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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BVL: November 11, 2023 • AMF Union Hills

Classified Senior Masters & Queens: Nov 18, 2023

Senior Masters & Queens: November 19, 2023

Military & Guest Tourn.: Dec 9-10, 2023 • AMF Union Hills

Youth Open: January 13-14, 2024

Youth Royalty (King, Queen, Duke & Duchess): February 25, 2024

Women’s Championships: March 2-3, 2024 Open Championships: March 16-17, 23-24, 2024

Classified Masters & Princess: May 4, 2024

Masters & Queens: May 5, 2024

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ARIZONA TOURNAMENTS

September 16, 2023

Cotton Bowl

September Doubles

September 16, 2023

Bowlero Tucson

Pay-It-Forward Fundraiser for Tucson Youth Bowlers

September 16, 2023

Shake, Rattle & Bowl (Cliff Castle)

Northern Arizona Bowlerettes

September 16, 2023

Antelope Lanes

Scratch 9-Pin No-Tap

September 16, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene

AlleyCatAction 8-Gamer

September 16, 2023

AMF Union Hills

E&BC Tournament

September 16, 2023

Shake, Rattle & Bowl (Camp Verde)

Northern Arizona Bowlerettes

September 16-17, 2023

Lakeview Lanes

MPUSBC Bowling Belles

September 17, 2023

Bowlero Mesa

CBE Open

September 23, 2023

Cactus Bowl

TMUSBC Sport Shot Sweeper

September 23-24, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene

MMA Military Classic

September 24, 2023

Cactus Bowl

Tucson Super Senior (65+)

Masters Tournament

September 24, 2023

AMF Chandler

Strike Force Tour

September 16-17, 2023

National Bowling Stadium

Reno, NV

Storm Youth Championships

September 16, 2023

Sam's Town

BTC tournament

September 23, 2023

Strike Zone (Sunset Station)

Balls & Babes Team Classic

Sep 23-24 & Sep 30-Oct 1, 2023

AMF Union Hills

MPUSBC Senior Open

September 29, 2023

Bowlero Mesa

PBA Virtue Bowling Supply

Open Pro-Am

Sep 30 & Oct 1, 2023

Cactus Bowl

TMUSBC Senior Masters

September 30, 2023

Cotton Bowl

Scratch 8 Gamer

September 30, 2023

Desert Lanes (Ft Huachuca)

2023 Arizona S3 Scholarship Tourn.

October 1, 2023

Bowlero Mesa

CBE Open

October 6-8, 2023

Shake, Rattle & Bowl (Cliff Castle Casino)

TAT Cliff Castle Classic

October 7-8, 2023

Let It Roll Bowl

Arizona State USBC Senior

Women's Championships

October 7-8, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene

JBT

October 14, 2023

Cotton Bowl

Arizona Bowlerettes

October 14, 2023

Bowlero Via Linda

Bowl for the Cure

October 14-15, 21-22, 2023

Let It Roll Bowl

Arizona State USBC Senior

Open Championships

October 15, 2023

Cactus Bowl

Bowl for the Cure

October 15, 2023

Bowlero Christown

Strike Force Tour

October 15, 2023

Lakeview Lanes

CBE Senior

October 19-22, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene

Agent Ong Open

October 22, 2023

2nd Annual MMA Youth Fun

Tournament - Location TBD

October 28, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene

9-Pin No-Tap

October 28, 2023

Cotton Bowl

8 Gamer

October 29, 2023

Bowlero Mesa

Strike Force Tour

November 4-5, 2023

Arizona State USBC Pepsi

Sectionals & Individual, Site TBD

October 29, 2023

Let It Roll Bowl

Take Out 10 For Cancer

November 4, 2023

Bowlero Mesa

5 Person Teams Baker

November 11, 2023

AMF Union Hills

MPUSBC BVL Tournament

November 11, 2023

Cerbat Lanes

BTC Tournament

LAS VEGAS & NEVADA TOURNAMENTS

October 7, 2023

Gold Coast

BTC tournament

October 8-13, 2023

Gold Coast

High Roller Columbus Day

Seniors Team Classic

October 21-22 & 28-29, 2023

Riverside Lanes (Laughlin)

Nevada State USBC Senior Singles

October 28, 2023

The Orleans

Balls & Babes Doubles

October 28, 2023

Suncoast Lanes

JBT

October 29, 2023

Strike Zone (Sunset Station)

JBT

NATIONAL TOURNAMENTS

March 10-November 19, 2023

Hoinke Classic Western Bowl Cincinnati, Ohio

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

November 11, 2023

Bowlero Kyrene

Arizona Bowlerettes

November 11-12, 2023

Bowlero Tucson

JBT

November 12, 2023

Let It Roll

CBE Open

November 12, 2023

Fiesta Lanes

TMUSBC Junior/Adult Tourn.

November 12, 2023

Rim Country Bowl (Payson)

3rd Annual MMA Turkey Trot

November 18-19, 2023

Tucson Bowl

TMUSBC Women's Senior Tourn.

November 18, 2023

MPUSBC Classified Senior Masters & Classified Senior Queens Location TBD

November 19, 2023

MPUSBC Senior Masters & Senior Queens Location TBD

November 24-26, 2023

Mesa East Bowl

TAT Holiday Classic

December 2, 2023

AMF McRay

MMA Sr & Super Sr Masters, Sr Queens

December 2-3, 9-10, 2023

Bowlero Tucson

TMUSBC Senior Open

December 9-10, 2023

AMF Union Hills

MPUSBC Military & Guest

November 3-5, 2023

The Orleans

TNBA Western Regional

November 18, 2023

Strike Zone (Sunset Station)

Balls & Babes Turkey Time Trios

A Pillar Finally Achieves Perfection; Erik McNair shoots 300

By Dustin J. Markowitz

The sport of bowling has always been one to feature a variety of tragedy and triumph. The world loves a good story and more often than not, it’s the horrors of the bowling community come to light. From centers being shut down, the loss of our heroes in the game and questions about the future of the sport, a day hardly goes by where one doesn’t get bombarded with despair and darkness. It’s with this fact that the stories of triumph mean so much more in these trying times. On August 29th, 2023, one of these stories occurred.

Erik McNair is a staple of bowling in Laughlin, Nevada. A competitive bowler originally from Southern California, Erik grew up from the junior program and learned the value of bowling both on and off the lanes. Upon mov-

Erik McNair

ing to the area, Erik worked hard to help bring together the bowling community. Through his business 928 Powersports, Erik has donated thousands of dollars for causes such as the growth of the youth and community outreach programs all the way to helping bring the PBA back to Laughlin. He is also the current president of

the Colorado River United States Bowling Congress and has volunteered countless hours of his time in effort to bring together a stable and successful association for those who bowl in it.

However, for all of his successes off the lanes, one thing had eluded him on the lanes and that was a perfect 300 game as an adult.

“The last 300 game I shot was when I was 17 years old,” explained Erik. “I was bowling the JAT at the time and I’m now 52. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been struggling so bad I just figured my chances were long gone.”

August 29th was a hot and balmy night in Laughlin when the Quickdraw Trios league took to the floor. A full house filled the summer league as Erik prepared to bowl on the end pair of 33 and

34. Jokes were always abound about the struggles on the end pair and Erik himself was no exception bemoaning the night ahead. However, there were no jokes in the air as Erik took out his Motiv Pride Empire and began the 2nd game with the front 10 strikes. While most bowlers would be excited to be in this position, a small sense of dread came over those who knew Erik. “I had the front 10 twice over the last several years and both times I ditched it on the 11th shot,” reflected Erik. “The mental part just got to me and I felt the same way here.”

This time would be different though as Erik buried the 11th strike and eventually shot his coveted 300 game.

While 35 years between perfect games may not be a record, the impact of this one certainly felt record breaking to those who saw it. The roar of those in attendance defined a moment as this pillar of the community finally achieved the goal he so often sought. For someone who loves the game as much Erik does, it was also a moment of relief and reflection on his view of the game. “The older I get, the more these things mean to me. Bowling is just such a wonderful sport and I’m happy I can continue to be part of it. I love this game and I love the people involved with it too.”

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SCHEDULE

Friday Sep 29th

Practice: 3:30-5:00pm

Orientation Meeting: 5pm (First time participants only) Pro-Am: 6:30pm

Saturday Sep 30th

1:45pm- Roll Call

2:15pm- A squad Qualifying (8 Games)

Cut to the top 16 for Sundays Finals

Sunday October 1st 9:00am- Advancer Round (5 Games)

Cut to the top 8 11:30am- Semi Final Round (3 Games)

Cut to the top 4 for Step Ladder

1:00pm- Step Ladder

New Mexico Open; August 18-20, 2023 Third Championship Round A Charm for Francois Lavoie

Rio Rancho, NM: After finishing second twice, Francois Lavoie of Wichita added his name to the winner's list at last week's 19th New Mexico Open at Tenpins & More with a clutch tenth frame double for a 202-194 win over last year's runner-up, J D Nance of Rio Rancho.

Lavoie pocketed a tournament record $13,090 for his victory from the record $73,430 prize-fund.

The two-time US Open winner also added legacy to the previous winners representing Kansas in Devin Bidwell 2011 and Lonnie Waliczek 2012.

Lavoie, who will bowl for Team Canada in the November World Championships in Kuwait, savored the win after losing to Jakob Butturff in 2015 and Dylan Taylor (by a pin) in 2021.

In earlier matches covered live by Emil Williams BowlStreamTV. com, Fero Williams of Oklahoma lofted his way to a 208-169 win, relegating Kentucky's Steven Novak to fourth place and a $2,650 pay-day.

Nance, the second seed following a final bracket round loss to Lavoie, fired an eight-bagger to drop Williams to third 259-215. Williams received $3,250.

To win, Nance needed to beat Lavoie twice. It looked likely to go to O/T as the local southpaw, with a boisterous crowd on his side, was up by 24 pins after the French-Canadian left and missed a washout conversion attempt in the sixth frame.

Nance then left a 6-pin and 7-pin as Lavoie doubled with a different ball, to pull back to within twelve pins. Nance caught a little too much of the ball at release and left an unfortunate pocket 6-8 in the ninth as Lavoie spared - now one pin the difference.

Nance left and spared a wash-

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Francois Lavoie

(photo courtesy of Gary Herron) out of his own in the tenth then struck on the fill to make Lavoie double and count to win on his third attempt at what has become a most sought-after title on the US tournament scene, evidenced by 211 entries that came in from fourteen different states, Canada and Mexico.

Nance collected a check for $ 6,810 as back-to-back runner-up.

High game honors went to Arizona's Matt Jones whose 297 was the only game above a couple 279's on the special tournament lane condition set down by former PBA player, Mike Miller.

High average was authored by Michael Fitzgerald at 218.0 over 15 games, followed by Nance 217.25 over 20 games. Champion Lavoie carded 210.4 for his nineteen games.

TOURNAMENT

SCHEDULE FOR 2023-24 SEASON

Tournament Entry Forms Now Available at Local Bowling Centers & on our website

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5th Annual Mesa Metro Military Classic

September 23-24, 2023 @ Bowlero Kyrene

2nd Annual Youth Fun Tournament

October 22, 2023 @ TBD

3rd Annual Turkey Trot

November 12, 2023 @ Rim Country Lanes (Payson)

2023/24 Sr. & Super Sr. Masters / Sr. Queens

December 2 & 3, 2023 @ AMF McRay

33rd Annual Sr Open Championship

January 6-7, 2024 @ AMF Mesa

19th Annual Youth Tournament

January 20 & 21, 2024 @ TBD

68th Annual Women’s Championships

February 3 & 4, 2024 @ TBD

67th Annual Open Championship

February 17,18 & 24,25, 2024 @ TBD

40th Masters

March 9, 2024 @ TBD

2024 Queens

March 10, 2024 @ TBD

(AZ) $1,900 7. Steve Kloempken $1,885 8. David Haynes $1,760

9. Michael Fitzgerald (AZ) $1,440

10. Kevin Jenkins (AZ) $1,380

Congratulations to Catalina Rivero for winning the 2023 TAT Las Vegas Open and $15,000! The tournament was held August 31 - September 4, 2023 at the South Point. Final Standings: 1. Catalina Rivero $15,000; 2. Jakob Butturff $7,000; 3. Dave Dentlinger $5,000; 4. Greg Borja $3,000; 5. Sol Cericos $2,000

Bakers Doubles @ Bowlero Mesa @ 1pm

Bowlero Mesa Baker Doubles; September 9, 2023

9 Pin No Tap @ Bowlero Kyrene @ 1pm

by: Kristi Thompson

Congratulations to our September winners!

We had 69 entries, 35 in the 370 & 34 in the 430 cap. We raised $138 for the Mesa Strikers youth bowlers. 16 teams made cashing rounds. We paid out $3580 in prize money, and $1116 in side pots

Our 300 pot sits with $254. The Strike Pot rolled over and is at $1108

370 Division: Finals came down to Kevin Duong/Romeo Fermil vs David Cash/Russ Rohlicek, with David & Russ pulling off the win 241-210.

High Games paid out $62 to each team: David/Russ 201 & 240, Maddisen Rook/Garrett Plum 216, Chris Stewart/Dion Lockett 242, Soni Glover/Jason Lowery 275 & Nikki Lozano/ Carlton Aspin 233

High Series paid $186: Soni and Jason's 1295

430 Division:Finals were Cedrick Bell/Jared Kapoor vs Kevin Robertson/Derek Acuff. Kevin and Derek got the win 268-220.

High Games paid out $62 each team: Anthony James/Geoff Garrow 257, Ivan Hays/Mitchell Hays 277, Kevin/Derek 269, Justin Golden/ Johnnie Millirones 267, Mike Umstead/Myles Hamilton 256. Game 6 was a split between Mike/Myles & Julian Novak/Jonathan Goldberg 257

High Series paid $186: Matt Zweig/ Caden Ament - 1389

Be putting your 5 person teams together for our TEAM BAKERS November 4th@ Bowlero Mesa. Get your RSVP & deposit in early, we have a 40 team maximum and we are currently half full. See you all then!

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He’s Back…

The Man Behind The Mask Wins $13,090 at New Mexico Open

by Dave Williams

During the COVID years I wrote about Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) member Francois Lavoie on more than one occasion, dubbing him “the face masked crusader,” a tongue in cheek reference to my childhood hero Batman.

Francois, or Frankie as his friends call him, was so dominant while wearing a mask that it’s surprising that his fellow PBA members didn’t fight harder to abandon the face mask rule at their earliest possible convenience.

His career peaked in 2021, when as a 6 year veteran of the bowling wars, he amassed a total of $375,145 in earnings. Since then his career has come back to earth, winning only $30,100 in 2022. I searched for an earnings record in 2023, but all I could find was a $3,000 victory in a regional event in Overland Park, Kansas (will the PBA website ever catch up?).

It’s as though the face mask gave Lavoie some sort of mystical strength, just like the Batman’s cowl. Frankie, a soft spoken French Canadian now living in Wichita, Kansas, seemed to have an advantage over the other competitors when wearing a mask, just like the caped crusader known as Batman.

Don’t Call Him A Christian Rocker

Another famous individual, Alice Cooper, who was born Vincent Furnier in Detroit, Michigan, in 1948, rose to fame by recording such songs as He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask), in 1986. Many interpretations of the lyrics have been made over the years, but one that seems fitting is Cooper’s addiction to alcohol. The repeated warning of “he’s back” could emphasize the return of the dreaded alcohol into Cooper’s life.

Cooper is actually the son of a clergyman in the Church of Jesus Christ. Once termed one of the hardest partying men in music, he credits his return to faith in the mid-1980’s with saving his marriage, and miraculously curing him from his addictions, according to an article that appeared at eightieskids.com.

His doctor told him that he would die if he continued to drink. However, if he stopped drinking, his internal problems, over time, would naturally heal. Cooper recalled that upon leaving the hospital, he went straight to a bar. “I sat down and I ordered a Coca-Cola, waiting for the craving (for alcohol) to come… and nothing happened.”

Cooper continues, “I had my CocaCola, and I left. I thought, by tomorrow this thing’s going to hit me like an avalanche. I’m going to wake up needing a drink. Thirty years later, I have never had that craving. Even in the most pressured situation, the thought of having a drink has never occurred to me. So I really believe that the Lord just took it away from me.”

Contrasting his newfound faith with

his profession, Cooper stated, “I don’t do Christian rock, but I’m a Christian that does rock.”

Lavoie Is Back With Win At New Mexico Open

After finishing second twice in the New Mexico Open, Lavoie proved the third time was the charm in claiming $13,090 for his victory from the record $73,430 prize fund. His runner up fin-

ishes came to Jakob Butturff in 2015, and Dylan Taylor in 2021. His loss to Taylor was by only one pin.

In the televised finals covered by Emil Williams and BowlStreamTV.com, Fero Williams of Oklahoma bested Steven Novak of Kentucky by a score of 208-169. Novak took home a paycheck of $2,650 for fourth place. Next up was local favorite J.D. Nance from

Rio Rancho, N.M., who put together a string of eight consecutive strikes against Fero for a 259-215 win. Williams garnered $3,250 for third place.

In the title match, it came down to the final frame, where Lavoie needed a double plus one pin to take home the victory. He promptly buried two strikes solidly in the pocket, and then a nine count on the final roll, for a 202-194 victory. Nance received $6,810 for his runner up finish.

What a clutch performance by Lavoie. Just like Alice Cooper, Frankie has demonstrated that he no longer needs the mask to be a dominant player in a professional bowling tournament.

Photos provided by Rich Coffel, and courtesy of Tenpins & More Dave's Corner artwork created by Lynn Matsubara of Cal USBC Newsletter To contact Dave Williams: herb@desertbowler.com

Francois Lavoie (left) and Tournament Director Steve Mackie conduct post tournament interview

by: Kathy A. Look

The July tournament was the last tournament of the 2022-2023 season for the Arizona Bowlerettes to bowl in to qualify for the year end awards. It was held on Sunday July 9, 2023 at Bowlero Glendale. The tournament format was a 3 Game Single. Division I had 58 Arizona Bowlerettes at the Tournament. The Top Arizona Bowlerette with a 506 series was Holly Bennett. Division II had 73 Arizona Bowlerettes bowling, the top Arizona Bowlerette was Cynthia Coor with a 634 series. Division I Mystery Doubles winners were Brittany Bennett and Holly Bennett and Division II Dawn Johnson and Dawn Leuellen-Howle.

After the tournament the Annual Meeting was held at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City. There was an election of officers. The 2023-2024 board of Directors is: Bonnie Romo-President; Tracey Vining-1st Vice President; Renee Feeney-2nd Vice President; Karen Butler-Tournament Director; Elisabeth Sigoloff-Treasurer; Glenda Ingles-Sergeant-At-Arms and the Directors are-Cynthia Coor, Jeannie Demarest, Mary Douthat, Dawn Johnson, Yvonne Kratzer, Kathy Look, Freda Parks, Kathy Peterson, Sharon Stephens and Marissa Romo. The 2023-2024 schedule was also released, it can be viewed on www.arizonabowlerettes.com or the Arizona Bowlerettes Facebook group.

The August tournament was held on Sunday August 13th at Bowlero Avondale. The tournament format was a 9 Pin-No-Tap. Division I had 50 Arizona Bowlerettes bowling, the top Arizona Bowlerette was Nancy Northrop with a 534 series. Division II had 65 Arizona Bowlerettes, the top Arizona Bowlerette was Ann Poole with a 704 Series. The Mystery Doubles winners were Division I Nancy Northrop and Pat Ramos and Division II Annette Hand and Christine Shropshire.

After the tournament the Annual Awards Banquet was held at the Palmbrook Country Club in Sun City. The theme for the banquet was Gillian’s Island. A big thank you to the banquet committee Sharon Stephens-Chair; Jeannie Demarest-Co-Chair; Yvonne Kratzer-CoChair; Tracey Vining-Consultant, Co-Chair and Renee Feeney-Officer Consultant for taking us on a 3 Hour Tour.

The Awards Banquet recognizes all of the winners of the past season and the winners are as follows:

Tournament Winners-Division I: Marney Chavez-September; CJ Martinez-October; Laura LytleNovember; Nancy Northrop-December; Michelle Gruber-January; Marykate Wilson-February; Karen Butler-March; Rose Marie ParedesApril; Nancy Northrop-May; Katherine Alexander-June; Holly BennettJuly and Nancy Northrop August.

Division II: Kay Hussar-September; Mary Douthat-October; Angela Waggoner-November; Marissa Romo-December; Marissa RomoJanuary; Sherry Thiesen and Chris Wiley-February; Cynthia CoorMarch; Mary Douthat-April; Janell Keller-May; Angela WaggonerJune; Cynthia Coor-July and Ann Poole-August.

Queens Winners-Division I: Michelle Gruber and Division II: Marissa Romo.

First Team-Division I: Karen Butler, Tracy Miller, Pam Muenchow and Nancy Northrop Division II: Cynthia Coor, Mary Douthat, Marissa Romo and Mary Smith. The first team will represent the Arizona Bowlerettes at the State Tournament in the spring of 2024.

Second Team-Division I: Kelly Broderick, Nona Jurgens, Pat Ramos and Tracey Vining Division II: Erica Bierly, Dawn Johnson, Dolly Robertson and Laura Roybal.

Games Over 200-Division I: Britney Bennett 203, Karen Butler 221, Janice Ent 208, Michelle Gruber 223, Angela Kroncke 201, Kristie LaShier 209, Laura Lytle 202, CJ Martinez 209, Valda McMillan 202, Pamela Muenchow 215, Nancy Northrop 206, 211, Elisabeth Sigoloff 203, Tracey Vining 204, 216 and April Williams 213. Division II: Heidi Bays 201, Erica Bierly 225, 211, 200, 243, 201, Gay Budjenska 216, Karen Chenoweth 206, 211, 212, Cristi Churchill 216, 205, Shirley Clark 227, Marianne Cook 255, 232, Cynthia Coor 223, 212, 206, 200, 202, 217 ,203, Liz Curtis 213, 209, 202, Jeannie Demarest

214, 209, 202, 268, Shelly Dickens

217, Mary Douthat 221, 218, 202, 219, 247, 228, 254, 250, Sue Eaton

223, 212, Elaine Elliott 225, 204, Megan Enright 206, 222, 237, 239, 205, Megan Enright 206, 222, 237, 239, 205, Renee Feeney 213, 203, Patty Fest 212, 202, Sue Friedline

202, 259, Veronica Graves 205, Cindy Hamrick 208, Loretta Hood

207, 267, 202, Rose Horton 218, Cindy Humphrey 215, 201, 204, Kay Hussar 214, Glenda Ingles

205, 214, 206, Mary Ann Izzi 201, Dawn Johnson 211, 226, 223, 212, 268, 213, 214, Janell Keller 206, 243, 202, Yvonne Kratzer 203, Nicole LaChance 201, 214, Dawn Leuellen-Howle 233-, 206, 201, 256, Robin Mess 234, 222, 205, Mary Michaelson 214, Patti Moore

222, 212, 215, 203, Sheri Moore

208, 204, Bonnie Parazinski 210, 207, 203, Freda Parks 206, 201, 201, 201, Anne Perkins 221, Priscilla Perkins 201, Sheila Perkins

204, 200, 233, 219, 207, 214, 201, 207, Ann Poole 233, Dolly Robertson 212, 241, 202, 215, 248, Marsha Rohrs 200, Marissa Romo 221, 208, 234, 211, 204, 211, 236, 204,

215, 227, 213, Rachel Romo 213, 205, 2025, 226, Laura Roybal

207, 241, 243, 246, 211, 225, 214,

Ellie Sammetinger 203, Carriena Schulder 204, Christine Shropshire 200, 229, 226, 213, 225, Rita Simpson 204, Mary Smith 203, 212, 208, 202, 201, 225, 206, Sharon Stephens 200, 233, Jamie Sullivan 203, 214, Phyllis Summers 213, Sherry Theisen 202, Rosemary Thompson 214, 215, Debbie Toon 238, 211, 204, Donna Travaglio 222, Dawn Vandell 221, 204, Angela Waggoner 287, 243, Cami Wells 223, Chris Wiley 230, 212, 200, 216, Robin Wimmer 215, LaDonna Woodworth 202, and Rose Youngblood 216, 200.

Perfect Perfect Attendance-Division I: Vangie Berry, Cherri Brandt, Karen Butler, Linda Killinen, Angela Kroncke, Kristie LaShier, Nikki Martin, Tracy Miller, and Nancy Northrop Division II: Cynthia Coor, Elaine Elliott, Renee Feeney, Gail Frischmann, Mary Ann Izzi, Robin Mess, Bonnie Parazinski, Kathy Peterson, Dolly Robertson, Bonnie Romo, Sharon Stephens, Dawn Vandell and Rose Youngblood.

Ruth Hood Longevity Awards-20 Years: Cristi Churchill; 25 Years: Kathy Look and Nancy Northrop; 30 Years: Sheri Moore and Nona Jurgens; 35 Years: Kathy Blinn and Sandy Maggio.

Year Bar Award: (Bowled in 7 tournaments and attended the Annual Meeting) Division I: Gloria Aguilar, Sandy Balistreri, Sharon Beebe, Vangie Berry, Joanne Bogert, Cherri Brandt, Kelly Broderick, Karen Butler, Marney Chavez, Barbara Christensen, Maureen Clark, Nancy Corley, Margo Dorrough, Karla Gibbons, Betty Hartnett, Nona Jurgens, Linda Killinen, Angela Kroncke. Kristie LaShier, Kathy Look, Beverly Malorana, CJ Martinez, Rita McGuire, Robbie McNabb, Tracy Miller, Pamela Muenchow, Nancy Northrop, Janice Owens, Rose Marie Paredes, Jenny Pott, Cyndie Rego, Elisabeth Sigoloff, Mary Snyder, Tracey Vining, Helen Wickander and Terri Williamson Division II: Barb Allen, Shelia Bandele, Erica Bierly, Kathy Blinn, Cristi Churchill, Shirley Clark, Marianne Cook, Cynthia Coor, Jeannie Demarest, Elaine Elliott, Renee Feeney, Gail Frishmann, Sabra Grover, Angie Horton, Cindy Humphrey, Kay Hussar, Glenda Ingles, Mary Ann Izzi, Dawn Johnson, Yvonne Kratzer, Nicole LaChance, Nikki Martin, Robin Mess, Mary Michaelson, Patti Moore, Bonnie Parazinski,

Freda Parks, Anne Perkins, Sheila Perkins, Kathy Peterson, Dolly Robertson, Ann Robinson, Bonnie Romo, Marissa Romo, Rachel Romo, Laura Roybal, Judy Salyers, Ellie Sammetinger, Christine Shropshire, Rita Simpson, Mary Smith, Kathi Spittell, Jamie Sullivan, Dawn Vandell, Cami Wells, Brenda Wickander, LaDonna Woodworth, Talia Wooten, Rose Youngblood and Sharla Zorns.

Best Recruiter: JoAnn Bogert

Spirit of Arizona Bowlerettes

Award: Division I: Judy Erno Division II: Kathy Peterson

Bowler of the Year-Division I: Nancy Northrop Division II: Marissa Romo

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS

Upcoming Events: September 9: Cliff Castle Casino, Camp Verde9-Pin-No-Tap; October 14: Cotton Bowl Lanes, Casa Grande-9-PinNo-Tap; November 11: Bowlero Kyrene, Chandler-4 Game Drop Low

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 when they bowl 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; 1 ball of choice (drilling not included) to be raffled at the Queens tournament

The 2023-2024 season just started September 9th. If you would like to be a part of this amazing group of women that share the love of bowling visit the website at www. arizonabowlerettes.com to learn more and submit an application.

See you at the lanes!