Pictured Is: Arizonas Representation To The Greater Ozarks Open.
Photo Courtesy Of Bowling Dynamics.
ASU's Johnson. Wins Bowlero Global Rumble.
Congratulations goes to ASU's Alec Johnson on winning the Bowlero Global Rumble and $10,000.
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Mayes Wins 11th JBT Title.
Lubbock, TX., - - - Congrats to Hunter Mayes who won his 11th JBT title, on Saturday April 17, at Whitewood Lanes in Lubbock, TX. Other valley bowlers who placed in the event are Madison Holman, and Chris Mayes.
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SFT News - Courtesy Of The SFT.
Chandler - - - Our event this weekend, April 18, was at AMF McRay and wow what an unbelievable turnout. We drew a record breaking 143 total entries (94 qualifying and 49 economy parlay) for only 2 squads. If you think about it, that was almost the same amount of entries that we had for our last 3 squad event at Bowlero Kyrene a few weeks ago. We had 38 cashers, a 1 in 3.76 cash ratio and paid out over $7,500.00 in main and side event prize funds. The players bowled on a 35ft Boardwalk oil pattern that played a bit harder than usual with bowlers seeing a lot of friction on the fresh, but would be able to get some miss room as the day went on with all the hold from the urethane balls going down the lanes. This pattern can tend to be a bit high scoring because it allows some miss room to the right if the bowler is able to get far enough to the right. Also some pairs would have a nice look while other pairs didn’t have quite the same look. The scores on the fresh pattern were a bit low to start out, but scoring exploded as the day went on with in the later squads with most bowlers shooting close to +50-60 to make the cut to the Quarterfinals.
We want to welcome some of our new bowlers that came out this weekend! Chip Carr, Brian Fritz, Joshua Chandler, Joseph Potter, Kelvin Douthard, James de la Cruz, Gabriel Ortega and Joanna Molloy all came out to join us this weekend for their first event. Congrats to Brian Fritz and Joshua Chandler who both were able to make it to the quarterfinals on their first try. Also congrats to Chad Summers and Aaron Stein who were are two Parlay Power Players this weekend. Both Chad and Aaron made it the quarterfinals off their $25 economy parlay entry with Chad making it all the way to the Semi-Final match with a chance of making the Finals! We also had a few bowlers make it to their first quarterfinals or their first quarterfinals in quite a while in Josh Mullen, Mike Umstead, Vance Varholdt, Nicole Smyth, Kevin Brooks, Brandon Johnsonkroman, Mark Yakich, Thayne Hahn, Joshua Chandler and Brian Fritz.
We had a Momma’s Mystery Pot winner in Sandra Pennington, who would win $40.00, with a game of 153. Currently have three pots all worth $500.00 and unfortunately Sandy’s number was drawn on the fourth pot. I know that’s not the pot you want to win, but it never fails that someone always wins that lowest pot when we get multiple Momma’s Pots of $500.00. Your winner of the free plastic ball raffle, with an option to upgrade to any Track high performance ball for $85.00, was Nicole Smyth.
Since this was a 2 squad tournament, there would be no re-oil before the quarterfinals. This usually means that scores are a bit higher as the bowlers are on the double burn from the previous squads. We would cut down to the Top 2 bowlers in each Division, with the cut coming down to the third game of the quarterfinals. In the A Division, your #1 seed was Dylan Taylor (+124) and he would have to take on Parlay Power Player Chad Summers (+73) and James Roethle (+62). The B Division leader was Vance Varholdt (+96) and he would face off with Nicole Smyth (+75) and Quinten Bell (+68). Meanwhile in the C Division Ackrianne McDaniel (+106) would be your #1 seed and have to bowl against Mark Yakich (+63) and Tracy Lee (+62).
The A Division semi-final match would go back and forth with it all coming down to the tenth frame. James would struggle throughout the match and finish up at 186. Dylan would finish out the match with nine-spare and getting only 7 on the fill to finish at 221. Chad would finish up needing to double in the tenth to win the match. Chad would get a strike on his first ball, but would leave a single pin spare to finish at 220. This would give Dylan the win by only 1 pin!
The B Division semi-final would start off with Vance striking in the first three frames to jump out to a quick lead. Both Nicole and Quentin would try to keep pace and stay clean by picking up all their spare attempts. Vance would gutter open in the fourth and fifth frames to give Nicole and Quentin a chance to quickly catch up. Quentin would get lined up and strike on the next four of five frames to put away the match with a 238 game. Nicole would finish up in 2nd at 199 and Vance would get to 188 for 3rd in the division.
The C Division would be a high scoring match. Your #1 seed Ackrianne McDaniel would open up the match by sparing her first frame, but would miss single pin spares in the next couple frames to dig herself into a small hole. Tracy would strike in the first frame and looked to capitalize, but would split in the third frame, which she didn’t convert. Mark would stay clean through the first four frames to get out to a small lead. Tracy would struggle to carry, but would continue to pick up her spares. Ackrianne would get lined up and start striking getting five of her next six to finish up the match at 243. Tracy would open in the tenth with a split to finish at 199. Mark would put together a four bagger and fill out the tenth with a 270 to give himself a spot in the Finals.
Going into the Finals we would see Dylan Taylor looking at getting his 8th AHT SFT title. Dylan had been on a roll all day leading the qualifying and quarterfinals for the A Division. Quentin Bell was looking to add his 2nd title and was looking at that first place prize of $1,300.00! Mark Yakich was making his 2nd Finals and wanting to get his hands on his first title. Mark had just dropped a huge 270 game in the semi-final round, so he felt like he had a really good chance to capitalize.
We would have some video issues with Facebook Live for the Finals match, so sorry about that. The Final match would start off with Mark leaving the 6-7-10 and then picking it up! Dylan and Quinten would both start off the match striking and it looked like it was going to be a high scoring match. Dylan would go a bit high in the third frame leaving the 3-6 and he would go on to pick up his spare. Quentin would take advantage of this and continue to strike until the fifth frame in which he would leave a ring ten pin, which he would pick up. Mark would spare in second frame then open in the third, but he would double to get himself back on track.
Halfway through the match we would see Quinten ahead of Dylan and Mark. Mark would open in the sixth and seventh to drop him behind Dylan and Quinten. Dylan would struggle with carry on the right lane leaving single pin spares that he was able to pick up. Dylan would finish up the match with a nine-spare and 7 on his fill for 215. Mark would double in the eighth and ninth to give himself a chance to pass Dylan for a difference of $300.00. Mark would need to double and get nine to pass Dylan. Mark would leave a six pin and his spare attempt went a bit right to open and Mark would finish at 194. Quinten would catch fire in the second half of the match and put away the match easily finishing with 253 to give himself his 2nd AHT SFT title and $1,300.00 first place prize. Congrats to Dylan Taylor on coming in 2nd place and also to Mark Yakich for coming in 3rd place.
Thank you to everyone that came out this weekend to support our event and make this a record breaking event for 2 squads. We are off next weekend and hope to see you all on May 2nd at Bowlero Mesa for our 3 squad standard event. Check out our website for our upcoming Memorial Day Major at Bowlero Glendale. Hope you all have a great week!!!.
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Tucson Metro Announces Annual Meeting Date. Courtesy Of Tucson Metro USBC.
TUCSON METRO USBC ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
VISCOUNT SUITE HOTEL
4855 EAST BROADWAY
TUCSON, AZ. 85711
SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Tucson - - - All Tucson Metro USBC members are invited to attend this Annual Meeting. We will elect Tucson Metro board members, State and National Delegates and discuss Tucson Metro board business. Guests must check in at the door. Only Tucson Metro sanctioned members will be allowed to vote. We thank each of you for your continued support and contributions to Tucson Metro and the local bowling community. We invite your concerns, comments, questions and suggestions. Please plan to attend. Refreshments will be served.
If you are interested in becoming a Tucson Metro USBC Board Member, please go to our website at: www.tucsonmetrousbc.com to download the board application. Applications must be mailed to the address listed or hand delivered to Al Ayala by April 1. Applications will not be accepted by email. You may also apply at any time during the year if positions remain open.
NOTICE: Consumption of alcohol, use of cell phones or other electronic devices, derogatory or disruptive actions or language and disrespect to board members and guests will not be permitted during the meeting. If you must use your cell phone please step out of the room while the meeting is in progress. Violators of any of the rules listed above will be asked to leave the room. Please be respectful of others.
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Metro Phoenix USBC Meeting Announced. Courtesy Of Dennis Brummitt.
March 26, 2021
Phoenix - - - Metro Phoenix USBC’s Annual meeting is soon to be upon us. This meeting is held to allow all Metro Phoenix certified bowlers the ability to be a part of the process, and to voice their concerns on how the association is managed. The members of Metro Phoenix also have the opportunity to elect board members at this meeting.
The 2021 meeting will be held May 8, 2021 100pm at the Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W Paradise Lane, Peoria, Arizona. Refreshments will be available, and time for questions and answers will be set aside.
Pleas join us on May 8, 2021 and support your Metro Phoenix USBC Association.
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MMA Annual Meeting Announced. Courtesy Of The MMA.
Mesa - - - MMA Annual Meeting May 16th, 2021 @ 1:00 PM Meeting Rooms at Bowlero Gilbert Snacks & NA Beverages will be provided.
Come out and vote for new officers/directors. Welcome our newest Hall of Fame Members as well as our Youth Bowlers of the Year. Voice your opinion, ask your questions, make some suggestions. This meeting is for the benefit of our Association and all members, and guests, are welcome to attend.
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KOTH At Bowlero Bowl In Tucson. Courtesy Of Svet Vukomanovich.
Tucson - - - Hello all. King of the Hill time. On 24 April 2021 there will be a King of the Hill at Bowlero Bowl in Tucson. The start time is 12:00pm and the entry is $55.00 with an optional high game pot of $30.00. The pattern for this event is the SHARK! I hope to see everyone there. You bowl six games to qualify then the top 50% bowl 2 more game to make the step ladder finals. A flyer is attached. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Again 24 April at 12:00 pm. Spread the word and bring friends.
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Coaches Clinic Coming To AMF McRay Lanes. Courtesy Of Cedrick Bell.
Chandler - - - Okay guys and girls reserve the date we have Ric Hamlin of BowlTec coming to Arizona to help improve your game. We have 12 spots available @75 dollars and it includes your bowling for 2.5 hrs contact me if you like to reserve a spot @ strikezone proshop in Chandler (480)331-7827 and payments can be taken via PayPal venmo cash app or I can invoice you as well through the shop to lock your spot. Also those who know can bring me cash.
Date is May 22, 2021. Squad time is from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. 12 spots available.
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Bowling Dynamics Customer News - Courtesy Of Bowling Dynamics.
*Bowling Dynamics would like to congratulate Aiden Burg for his win at the Arizona USBC Tournament Of Champions Singles at Glenfair Lanes.
*Congratulations to superstar sisters Sadie and Bryn Widows for their win at the AZ State Tournament of Champions at Glenfair Lanes last week! Sadie won 1st place in the Prep Girls Singles and Bryn won 1st place in the Jr Girls Singles. Both sisters bowl in the Hot Shots Jr League at Bowlero Kyrene. Our Kyrene staff, as well as all of the Bowling Dynamics family, are proud to celebrate your excellent performance. Sadie and Bryn - may the pins keep falling ever in your favor. Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to these guys here! Fantastic performance at The Greater Ozarks Open last weekend. Team “Sweep The Leg” - Adam Ishman,
Chris Klerk, Mark Clark, Edward Smaglik, and Andrew Cain left last weekend sitting in first place. Also a huge high five to Andrew Cain for taking the lead for scratch all events. Best of luck to those scores holding on until the end!