Pictured Is: Bryanna Cote.
Tucson's Bryanna Cote, Wins The 2021 PWBA ITRC Classic. Earning Her, Her Second PWBA Title. Story And Photo Courtesy Of Bowl.Com.
ARLINGTON, Texas – After almost five years, three heartbreaking runner-up finishes and a global pandemic, Bryanna Coté of Tucson, Arizona, found her way back to the winner’s circle on the Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour.
Everything about the 34-year-old right-hander’s journey to the trophy this week at the 2021 PWBA ITRC Classic was different than her breakthrough performance in 2016, except for the flood of emotions that came once the championship match concluded.
In a way, the teary-eyed Coté who stood at the microphone following her 244-238 win over Jillian Martin of Stow, Ohio, was the same young lady who had dreams of success on bowling’s biggest stages. At the same time, the words she spoke came from an experienced veteran who had learned from every bit of adversity and disappointment since her last win.
The victory, broadcast live on BowlTV, was the second of Coté’s career and earned her a $10,000 top prize. Her performance also denied Martin, a 16-year-old right-hander, the opportunity to become the youngest bowler in history to win a PWBA Tour event.
“Because it had been so long, it felt like the first time all over again,” Coté said. “I was really nervous for that match, no matter who I was going to bowl, because everyone had bowled well, and the pattern (43 feet) was really high-scoring. I just wanted to stay slow and bowl my own game.”
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Vantage Bowling Centers Opening On January 29th At Noon. Courtesy Of Vantage Bowling Centers.
Tucson - - - Vantage Bowling Centers will be reopening all their locations (Cactus Bowl, Fiesta Lanes, Lucky Strike & Tucson Bowl) January 29th at noon with limited operating hours. In order for us to remain open and provide a safe environment for our guests and staff we have found it necessary to implement new enhanced safety procedures. Vantage Bowling Centers will be requiring a mask to be worn at all times while in the center, with the exception of when a bowler is in the act of bowling or when you are seated at your team table actively eating or drinking, all other times a mask must be worn.
To Our League Bowlers: We are in the process of contacting individual leagues regarding the new league policies and starting details. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at vantagebowling@gmail.com or contact your center manager.
Thank you for your patience and your continued support during this uncertain time. Your cooperation in helping us remain open is greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.
Vantage Management
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Tucson Metro Annual Open. Courtesy Of Tucson Metro USBC.
Tucson - - -The Tucson Metro Annual Open Tournament is scheduled at Bowlero Bowl for two weekends this year instead of the usual 3 weekends. This tournament is certified and sanctioned through USBC and Tucson Metro USBC. The tournament will be held on February 20th and 21st and 27th and 28th. There will still be two squads on each day. The squad times will be 9:00am and 2:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The tournament fees are $25.00 per person for each event. If you bowl Team Event and Singles & Doubles Events it will be $75.00. Handicap All Events will be an additional $5.00 fee and Scratch All Events will be an additional $10.00 fee. If you bowl Singles Event you must also bowl Doubles Event. There will be two divisions for each Event with Singles divisions being 179 and below and 180 and above. The tournament is open to all bowlers and all average levels. Tournament entries can be found at Bowlero Bowl or on our website at: www.tucsonmetrousbc.com. Tournament rules can be found on our website only.
This year's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be on February 20th at 1:00pm. This ceremony will be held in between the first and second squads. We have two new members this year. Ray Ganske will be inducted for Superior Performance and Terry Snyder will be inducted for Meritorious service. Congratulations to Ray and Terry!
Your Tournament Directors are Ron Cooper, Kari Snyder and Dave Ortegon. If you have any questions concerning this tournament please contact a Tournament Director or our Association Manager, Steve Harris at: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or 520-591-0622.
Masks will be required as mandated by City and State guidelines. All rules in place at Bowlero Bowl concerning Covid-19 will be enforced. Please do your share by following the rules in order to keep yourself and everyone else safe. If you are sick please stay home.
We will continue to monitor the current situation as the tournament gets closer and will make any necessary changes or updates that will be in the best interest and safety of everyone concerned.
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TUCSON METRO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Courtesy Of Tucson Metro USBC.
Tucson - - - We may be in a pandemic with bowling centers closed but the Tucson Metro Youth Scholarship program still has money to help our deserving youth bowlers with their college expenses. We just need our youth bowlers to apply for it.
The deadline to mail applications for the Tucson Metro Eichman/McConnell/Pelphrey Youth Scholarship Fund will be on February 1st for this year. There is no age requirement but the applicant must be a current student in grades 9 thru 12. They must be a member in good standing in Tucson Metro USBC or Tucson Metro Youth Booster Club for the last two years.
To apply go to the Tucson Metro USBC website at www.tucsonmetrousbc.com and click the "Download Page" link to find the application. Fill it out completely and include all necessary information and requirements. Send the application plus all necessary documentation and paperwork to the Tucson Metro Youth Scholarship Chairperson, Stephanie Becker on or before February 1, 2021. The mailing address will be on the application.
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King Of The Hill At Desert Lanes In Sierra Vista. Courtesy Of Svet Vukomanovich.
Sierra Vista - - - Date: February 13, 2021.
Time: 12:00 PM Saturday.
Where: Desert Lanes Ft. Huachuca. Sierra Vista.
What: Open to all USBC Members.
Cost: $55
Pattern: Viper.
Yes: Mask must be worn in bowling center.
Contact: Svet Vukomanovich.
Phone: 520-249-8448.
$200 will be added to the prize fund, from sponsor Texas Roadhouse. High game entry of $30, will only be available during qualifying round. Bowlers will bowl six games across 12 lanes during the qualifying round. 50% of the field, will then bowl two more games, to cut to the top five.
Since the bowling center is located on an active Army base, please allow yourselves time to get your pass at the gate.
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30th Annual Mesa Sr. Open, @ Mesa East Bowl. January 9 + 10, 2021. Unofficial Results.
Pictured Is: Mesa East Bowl.
Team Div A, 760 + Higher. Hdcp.
1. Luke All-Stars, El Mirage. 2,755.
2. Old And Slow, Gilbert. 2,741.
3. Nagy's Pro Shop, Mesa. 2,717.
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1. Sidoti And Pawlowski Insurance, Phoenix. 2,589.
2. Uncle Bucks Pork Chops, Tucson. 2,548
3. Your Strike Shop #2, Buckeye. 2,541.
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Team Div B. 759 + Lower. Hdcp.
1. Pitts Crew - Rollin Rebels #2, Phoenix. 2,730.
2. Wheeler, Mesa. 2,684.
3. In Striking Distance, Phoenix. 2,679.
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Team Div B. 759 + Lower. Scratch.
1. Nefarious - Four, Mesa. 2,245.
2. Oh - Oh, Sun Lakes. 2,238.
3. In Striking Distance, Phoenix. 2,220.
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Doubles Div A. 380 + Higher. Hdcp.
1. Richard Coon/ Mark Wojtusiak, Gilbert. 1,376.
2. John Cross/Jacqueline Smith, Avondale. 1,376.
3. Marty Bender/Levy Stuart, Gilbert. 1,363.
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Doubles Div A. 380 + Higher. Scratch.
1. Kurt Neish/Kyle Howard, Queen Creek. 1,313.
2. David Hyatt/Brian Reed, Oro Valley. 1,295.
3. Frank Sidoti/Ronald Schloss, Phoenix. 1,292.
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Doubles Div B. 379 + Lower. Hdcp.
1. Christina Sullivan/Brian Cail, Scottsdale. 1,435.
2. Rick Watters/Scott Watters. Mesa. 1,389.
3. Bob Boggs/Larry Seger, Mesa. 1,384.
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Doubles Div B. 379 + Lower. Scratch.
1. Christina Sullivan/Brian Cail, Scottsdale. 1,217.
2. Bob Boggs/Larry Seger, Mesa. 1,204.
3. Ron Wall/William Luker, Appache Junction. 1,159.
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Singles A. 190 + Higher Hdcp.
1. Rick W. Jackson, Tempe. 773.
2. Martin Powell, El Mirage. 741.
3. Bob W. Gazis, Gilbert. 728.
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Singles A 190 + Higher Scratch.
1. Rick W. Jackson, Tempe. 730.
2. Bob Gazis, Gilbert. 728.
3. Eduardo Vegas, Tucson. 702.
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Singles B 189 + Lower Hdcp.
1. Gregory D. Wilt, Phoenix. 749.
2. George Cornett, San Tan Valley. 745.
3. Jean Reeder, Phoenix. 744.
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Singles B 189 + Lower Scratch.
1. George Cornett, San Tan Valley. 646.
2. Gregory D. Witt, Phoenix. 636.
3. Jean Reeder, Phoenix. 623.
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All Events A 190 + Higher Hdcp.
1. Kevin Nickelson, Mesa. 2,117.
2. Brian Richardson, El Mirage. 2,110.
3. Martin Purnell, El Mirage. 2,090.
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All Events A 190 + Higher Scratch.
1. Bob Gazis, Gilbert. 2,051.
2. Eduardo Vegas, Tucson. 2,039.
3. Ronald Schloss, Phoenix. 2,010.
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All Events B 189 + Lower.
1. George Cornett, San Tan Valley. 2,128.
2. Gregory D. Witt, Phoenix. 2,124.
3. Tammy A. Nitta, Avondale. 2,105.
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63rd Annual Metro Phoenix USBC Senior Open Championship. Unofficial Results.
*Team Championship Scratch.
1. Sidoti + Pawlowski Insurance 2,712, Phoenix.
2. Your Strike Shop #1 2,673, Buckeye.
3. Your Strike Shop #2 2,656, Buckeye.
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*Team Championship Handicap.
1. Ramsey Auto 2,911, Sun City.
2. BFF's 2,836, Glendale.
3. Wilder + Wilder 2,824, Phoenix.
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*Doubles Championship Scratch.
1. Clancy Degroodt/John Bowens 1,436, Buckeye.
2. Steven Roberts/Thomas Frigon 1,422, Phoenix.
3. Greg LaPointe/Ronald Schloss 1,385, Phoenix.
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*Doubles Handicap.
1. Cynthia Rego/Brenda Busse 1,489, Peoria.
2. Ella Mercer/Rose Peterson 1,480, Snowflake.
3. Steve Steele/Michael Decarlo 1,478, Gilbert.
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*Singles Champion 50/59 Scratch.
1. Dennis Klein 786, Buckeye.
2. Clancy Degroodt, 724, Buckeye.
3. Steven Roberts 712, Phoenix.
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*Singles Champion 60/66 Scratch.
1. Timothy Borrow 778, Gilbert.
2. Price Mcelroy 749, Cave Creek.
3. Michael Marranca 710, Cave Creek.
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*Singles Champion 70 + Scratch.
1. Larry Barton 680, Gilbert.
2. John Childers 649, Glendale.
3. Glenn Coyle 646, Sun City.
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*Singles Handicap.
1. Ella Mercer 813, Snowflake.
2. Timothy Borrow 799, Gilbert.
3. Dennis Klein 796, Buckeye.
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*All Events Handicap.
1. Johnny Wing 2,721, Peoria.
2. Edie Mercer 2.281, Snowflake.
3. Ella Mercer 2,264, Snowflake.
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*All Events Scratch.
1. Ronnie Miertschin 2,159, Peoria.
2. Dennis Klein 2,145, Buckeye.
3. Price Mcelroy 2,137, Cave Creek
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*All Events Champion 50-59 Scratch.
1. Dennis Klein 2,145, Buckeye.
2. Clancy Degroodt 2,135, Buckeye
3. Ronald Schloss 2,121, Phoenix.
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*All Events Champion 60-69 Scratch.
1. Ronnie Miertschin 2,159, Peoria.
2. Price McElroy 2,137, Cave Creek.
3. Timothy Borrow 2,135, Gilbert.
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*All Events Champion 70 + Scratch.
1. Johnny Wing Sr. 1,988, Peoria.
2. Ken Ekman 1,965, Glendale.
3. Larry Barton 1,962, Gilbert.
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E&BC Tournament News. Courtesy Of E&BC World Tournaments.
Scottsdale - - - Another successful E&BC Tournament in the record books. It was a little smaller than usual due to so many tournament taking place (PBA, city, etc), but congratulations goes out to Kish Israni for being the winner of yesterday's tournament. Our second place finisher was Robert Smith Jr. and our third place finisher was Jim Alme. These three bowlers killed it all day. Robert was our leader at +177 after the 5-game set, Kish was +168, and Jim was +152. Just to show you how good they bowled, the fourth place was George Cornett at +65 and Linda Skinder in fifth at +55.
The finals were determined by a step-ladder format vice our usual eliminator. Second seed Kish Israni had to battle third seed Jim Alme, which saw Kish come out very strong with a spare and a turkey. Jim kept plugging away, but ran out of frames to overcome that quick deficit. Kish finished that game with a 239 to Jim's 223.
The finals pit Robert Smith Jr, our number one seed against Kish Israni. Kish kept marking throughout the game, where Robert had back-to-back opens in the middle and just could not overcome the lead Kish put up. The finals ended with Kish taking the win shooting 259 and Robert coming in second shooting a 205.
Congratulations to all our bowlers. We only had eight bowlers in positive territory at the end of the 5-game set, which proved that the 38' Atlanta pattern can either be high scoring or quite low. There wasn't much in between.
Anyway, we will be at AMF Union Hills on 02/20/2021, at the usual time of check in beginning at 12:30pm, and tournament bowl time at 1:30pm. Hope to see you all there.