Photo And Story Courtesy Of SFT.
Sean Brackett wins at Brunswick Tri-City!
Our event this weekend was at Brunswick Tri-City. We had a nice turnout with all the other tournaments running in other parts of the valley. We had a total of 59 entries (43 Qualifying & 16 Economy Parlay), 26 cashers, with a 1 in 3.2 cash ratio and paid out over $3,200.00 in main and side event prize funds. The players bowled on a pattern we don't use often and one that is a tough to get used to. The PBA pattern Badger that is 52 feet in length. This is the longest oil pattern used in competitive play and "hooking" your ball into the pocket really isn't an option on the fresh oil pattern. You have to get used to your ball fading back high flush until the pattern starts to break down a little bit.
We want to congratulate our Parlay Power players, Bryton Bobbitt and Sean Brackett! They both were able to turn their $25 investment into a spot in the quarterfinals. We also want to congratulate everyone who made it to their first quarterfinals or their first quarterfinals in quite a while. Congrats to Sammi Hernreich and Sean Brackett! Your winner of the free Track plastic bowling ball, with an option to upgrade to any high performance Track ball for $85.00, was Sammi Hernreich!
The quarterfinals on the fresh pattern typically have lower scores because of it. Also due to the fact that there were 5 bowlers in each division, and the 1 in 3 cut ratio to the semi-finals only advanced 1 bowler per division, so we went straight into the Final match. The cut scores in the quarterfinals averaged a little higher requiring +80 on average to advance as the division champion. The division champions were Michael Dragon in the A Division with a nice +92, Sammi Hernreich in the B Division at +64 and Sean Brackett in the C Division at +87.
Going into the Final match you would have to think the favorite to win would be Michael Dragon. He had just bowled an impressive 266 game scratch, to jump past Derek Hamm, in the 3rd game of the quarterfinals to get into the Finals. Also he was the most experienced as he was looking for his 3rd AHT SFT title in his 5th title match. Sammi Hernreich was looking for her 1st title in her 2nd title match and Sean Brackett was also looking for his 1st title in his 1st title match.
Sammi Hernreich would start off the match with spare as all the bowlers were trying to figure out the lanes and find a line to the pocket. Michael and Sean would also spare as no one was able to get lined up quickly. Sean would double in the 5th and 6th, after he had missed a few spares, in order to catch back up to Michael and Sammi. Sammi would stay clean except for a tough 4-6-10 split in the 5th frame. Michael would have a tough time with the right lane as he couldn't get any carry. Also he would miss a tough 6-10 spare in the 7th frame to give Sean and Sammi a chance to take the lead. It would all come down to the final frame as Sean had just missed a spare in the ninth to give Sammi an opening. Sammi would finish the tenth frame with a clutch 3-bagger to put her at 220. This would put pressure on Sean to fill out his frame in order to win. Sean's first ball in the tenth was clutch as he crushed the pocket for a strike. His second ball wasn't as good as he missed a bit outside and only got three pins. He would need to pick up at least 2 pins in order to tie or 3 pins for the win. After some encouraging words from his grandpa Bill and his dad Jeff, Sean calmly picked up his spare to finish at 225 for his 1st AHT SFT title and $650.00!! Congrats to Sammi Hernreich on 2nd place and also to Michael Dragon for 3rd place.
Thank you for everyone that came out to support the event! We look forward to seeing everyone
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Pony League News - Courtesy Of Pony League At Brunswick Zone Glendale.
Pony Singles 1st Quarter Week 7 of 8, 10/8/2018: Position round next week to decide our first quarter division champions. Mike Barcus (38-18) faces off against John Babbitt (38-18) in the 223 and over division. Steve Anderson (34-22) needs to sweep Michael Marranca (41-15) to earn the 212 to 222 division title. In the 205 to 211 division, Carey Hofmann (42-14) squares off with Tom Klein (38-18). Chuck Stration (42-14) rolls against Jimmy Diaz (39-17) in the 196 to 204 division. In the 188 to 195 division, Mike Peters (38-18) meets Arvle Knight (38-18). The 187 and under division features Jeff Skidmore (38-18) versus John Spinck (34-22).
Many of the divisions are close enough that bowlers in the 3rd/4th place matches could sneak past the leaders to earn a division title.
Pony League Sponsored by Revolutions Pro Shop, First Quarter Week 8 of 9 results, 10/8/2018: Congratulations to Stu Williams for rolling the third 300 game in the Pony League season-to-date and rolling the first 800 series in the Pony League this season: 300-244-288---832. The rest of the weekly high game leader board includes Kyle King (290), Josh Taylor (288), and Mark Connery (279). The weekly high series leader board also includes Bill Spiva (770), Shawn Kozak (748), and Willis Hartford (742). Shirley Braverman's 648 series was the only ladies series to top 600 this week. Shirley's 257 topped the high game list followed by Jacqueline Smith's 244, Barb Wilson's 232 and Tina Williams' 229. Ramsey Auto Center (50-14) will square off against the Anger Sharks (44-20) to decide the first quarter team champions. Pony League bowlers averaged 188 per game per bowler, lowering the season to date league average to 189 per game.
REMINDER: All bowlers participating in the position round next week must have bowled a minimum of 6 games in the Pony League this season.
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One Last Reminder For Demo Days. Courtesy Of Bowling Dynamics.
ONE LAST REMINDER!!!
If you haven’t signed up for the Ultimate Demo Days this weekend you still can. Spots are limited, but there is some availability. You must be signed up and paid prior to each day. You can’t ask for a better opportunity in Arizona to see and try out all the new products on the market as all the manufacturers will be there. Not to mention if you’re in the market to buy a new bowling ball(s) that your $10 will end up giving you a much bigger bang for your buck when your order the ball(s) you like on-site!
One day on the west side (followed by the Bowl For The Cure event) and then Sunday on the east side. No excuses! Come out and try the latest products, and determine what EBI products will be next in your bag.
Contact any of the Bowling Dynamics locations (or via PM) to sign up as these spots will go fast! If you have questions you can PM Dave or myself as well. Look forward to seeing you all at what will be an awesome weekend October 13th and 14th, not to mention benefitting a great cause!
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Valley Of The Sun This Weekend.
If you want to come out and watch some of the best senior bowlers in Arizona bowl, here is your chance.
Mesa Metro will be hosting this years 'Valley of the Sun' tournament at AMF Mcray Lanes in Chandler on Saturday October 13, and Sunday Oct. 14.
Squad times both days are at 8:30 am, and 1:30 pm.
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Kneifel Named 'Boy Of The Year'.
Congratulations is in order for D.J. Kneifel of Mesa. D.J. was named the Arizona State 'Boy of the Year' winner, at the Arizona State Jamboree on October 5-7 in Tucson.