Baker Doubles Results From September 20 - Courtesy Of Kristi Smith Thompson.
Mesa - - - Congratulations to our September winners!!
We had 30 total entries. 8 in the 370 cap and 22 in the 430 cap
7 teams made cashing rounds:
(370) Finals came down to Marcus Haley/Jason Lowery vs Ken Nelson/Done Stone, with Marcus & Jason taking 1st
(430) We had 5 teams going into the 3rd round: Brandon Johnsonkroman/Dustin Miller, Jason Tunay/Joe Ashley, Terry Bandel/Julian Novak, Dan Friedline/Chris Brunick and Josh Thompson/Justin Thompson. Our Finals came down to Dan/Chris vs Brandon & Dustin, with Dan & Chris pulling out the win
370 High Games each game paid out $16:
Ken Nelson/Don Stone took 2 games (210, 170) and Marcus/Jason swept the last 4 games (216, 212, 214 & 191)
430 High Games each game paid out $42:
Frank Sidoti/Terry Vandervlucht (258), Wes Marema/John Cross (235), Terry Bandel/Julian Novak (278), Josh Joshua Williams/Shane Smith (252), Jason Tunay/Joe Ashley (225) and Dan/Chris (228)
370 High Series for $48 went to Marcus/Jason 1153
430 High Series for $126 went to Wes/John 1273
12 Strike pot rolled over and has $1194
300 game rolled over and has $342
Mark your calendars our next event is set for October 23rd. See you all there!!
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Mesa Metro 2021-22 Tournament Schedule Released. Courtesy Of The MMA.
Mesa - - -These are the dates and locations for this year’s tournaments. Entry forms will be out soon, so please watch here and at the bowling centers for them.
3rd Annual Mesa Metro Military Classic: Sept. 25-26, 21 @ Bowlero Kyrene
Sr. Masters/Sr. Queens: Dec. 4, 21 @ AMF Tempe
31st Annual Senior Open: Jan. 8-9, 22 @ Bowlero Mesa
17th Annual Youth Championship: Jan. 22-23, 22 @ AMF Chandler
65th Annual Open & 66th Annual Women’s: Feb. 12-13/19-20/26-27, 22 @ AMF McRay
38th Masters/2022 Queens: March 19 & 20, 22 @ AMF Mesa
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AZ State USBC News - Courtesy Of AZ State USBC. Photo Courtesy Of AZ State USBC.
Phoenix - - - We handing more and more awards! Congratulations ladies and gentlemen for your winning achievements! With President Jacqueline Smith presenting.
68th Woman’s Championships team scratch winners:
Emily Ornelas, Tracy Lee, Connie Albano and Anastasia Hurley
Doubles Scratch: Emily Ornelas and Anastasia Hurley
Singles Scratch: Emily Ornelas
74th Open Championships scratch division winners:
All Events Division B: John Verbil
Doubles Division B: Alison Super-Kozak.
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AZ State USBC News - Courtesy Of AZ State USBC September 20, 2021.
Phoenix - - - Good Monday Morning to all! Just a few updates from AZ State USBC. Attached is a link for the host hotel for the Senior Woman's and Senior Open weekends. We would like to thank Desert Diamond Casino and Hotel for their hospitality. https://nebula.wsimg.com/9e90f99ad07bfc3126143bebc4e666ec...
Also we are extending the registrations for both Senior events. For the Woman's, the new deadline for entries is September 26, 2021 and for the Senior Open we have extended it to October 17, 2021. If you haven't gotten your teams together yet, now is the time to get them done. Online registration is still open to pay by credit card and hopefully still be able to get your preferred squads. Don't wait, squads are filling up.
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SFT News Courtesy Of SFT.
Chandler - - - Our event this weekend, September 19, was at AMF McRay lanes and had a nice turnout for a two-squad event considering that there was scratch event going on at the same time and also the first Cardinals home game of the year. We had a total of with 68 entries for the event (41 qualifying and 27 economy parlays) and had 22 total cashers, a 1 in 3.1 cash ratio and paid out over $4,000.00 in main and side event prize fund. The players bowled on the very difficult Kegel 40ft Red Square oil pattern. This is Kegel’s version of the original U.S. Open pattern or the more commonly known PBA Bear oil pattern. It is a very flat oil pattern that leaves practically no room for error and puts a premium on shot making and spare shooting. Since it’s not an extremely long or short oil pattern, players could play in many different places on the lane.
As always, we would like to welcome our newest member to the SFT AHT family. Rashaad Mays participated in his first ever SFT AHT this Sunday, and he was even able to make it to the quarterfinals in his first time out. Congrats to our two Parlay Power Players in Xavier Altamirano and David Corcino, who both made it to the quarterfinals on their $25.00 economy parlay entry. Both bowlers even had a chance at the first-place prize, but more on that in a bit. Congrats to Jim Alme, Rashaad Mays and Michael Killgore who all made either first quarterfinals or their first quarterfinals in quite a while. Also, congrats to Rene Villa for winning Momma’s Mystery Pot, with a 172 game, for $450.00! Your winner of the free plastic ball raffle, with an option to upgrade to any Track High Performance ball for $85.00, was Ron Gonzales.
Since this event was only 2 squads, there was no re-oil before the quarterfinals. This resulted in some very low scores with the standings being very, very tight as bowlers needed to bowl at least one good game to make the cut. With our 1 in 3 cut ratio, from the quarterfinals to the semi-final round, we would cut to the top bowler in the A and B Divisions while the C Division would cut to the top two bowlers. Your leader in the A Division would be Josh Williams (+6) and the B Division would be Xavier Altamirano (+91). Both Division leaders would be seeded directly into the Finals, but first we would have to see who would meet them there.
The C Division #1 seed would be David Corcino (+48) and he would have to face off with Ken Nelson (+21). The C Division Semi-Final would go back and forth with both bowlers struggling with the lanes. Ken would run out of steam while Dave would take advantage of a few spares and timely strikes to win the match 223 to 149.
Going into the Finals we would see Josh Williams looking at winning his 3rd AHT SFT title. David Corcino and Xavier Altamirano were looking at running all the way to first place off their economy parlay entry. Both bowlers were looking at winning their first title and taking home the $600.00 first place prize.
The Finals would start with all three bowlers looking to try and get lined up quickly. The pattern was very tough pair to pair and it seemed like the winner would be who could figure it out first. Dave would struggle with a couple of opens early to dig himself into a small hole. Josh and Xavier would open spare and spare open to remain about even with each other. Then all of a sudden both Josh and Xavier couldn’t miss with Xavier throwing a 4-bagger to try to jump out to a lead. Josh would answer right back throwing 6 in a row to take a lead. Dave would spare for most of the game, but would finish up with three straight splits to finish at 174. Xavier would try to get back into the match, but would leave a 2-7 split, in the eighth, which he was unable to convert. Xavier would try to put some pressure on Josh in the tenth with a strike, but would leave 7 and open on his spare to finish at 226. Josh would just need to get good count and he would finish at 239 to win his 3rd AHT SFT title and $600.00!!! Congrats to Xavier Altamirano for 2nd place and also to David Corcino for 3rd place.
Thank you to everyone that came out this weekend to bowl the event. Also, a BIG thank you to Michael Dragon for stepping in for Tawna this weekend on very short notice. Without his help, we probably would’ve been forced to cancel the tournament. Well, we hope to see you all next Saturday for our 2-squad event at Bowlero Glendale. This is going to be the last tournament of the 2021 Summer Quarterly Circuit. Hope you all have a great week and we’ll see you on Saturday!!!
FINALS - Josh Williams vs. Xavier Altamirano vs. David Corcino.
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Bowl For The Cure To Take Place October 17.
Tucson Metro USBC Update
By Mark R. Kerr
Tucson - - - Your Tucson Metro USBC Board will be holding their next Board meeting Sunday, September 26, at Lucky Strike Bowl. Your Board will discuss potential changes to the bylaws, upcoming tournaments and the two Arizona State USBC tournaments upcoming in October.
The first bowling event on your Tucson Metro USBC schedule is the Senior Masters Tournament, which will take place October 9-10 at Tucson Bowl, 7020 East 21st Street.
There will be two qualifying squads of five games on Saturday, October 9 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The double elimination finals will take place Sunday, October 10, 10 a.m. The entry fee is $100 and the bowling pattern will be Krypton. Email: am@tucsonmetrousbc.com with your questions. More information is on the Tucson Metro USBC website: https://www.tucsonmetrousbc.com.
Your Tucson Metro USBC Board supports other tournaments being held in the Old Pueblo and encourages everyone to take part. The weekend of September 25-26 has two great events.
Svet Vukomanovich is hosting the King of the Hill Tournament at Bowlero, Saturday, September 25, 12 noon at Bowlero, 114 S. Camino Seco. Svet Vukomanovich said, “The pattern is different. A Flat 39 foot 2-1 ratio. A $55.00 entry fee and a $30.00 high game pot (optional) is payment. It will be good to see everyone again.”
The Second Annual Senior Not Senior Tournament will take place Sunday, September 26 at Tucson Bowl. Check in time is 9:15 a.m. and will begin at 10 a.m. It is a five-game format with a stepladder final. The entry fee for the tournament is $80.
Tucson Metro USBC is working with the tournament organizers on this event so that Seniors who may want to bowl the Senior Masters in October get the opportunity to bowl on the Krypton lane pattern, which will also be used for this event. 643 Sports Cards are giving two free entries: one for the highest qualifying senior for the Senior Masters and one to highest qualifying open bowler for the Tucson Metro USBC Open Masters, March 19-20, 2022 at Tucson Bowl. For more information, email: moretjosh@aol.com.
Bowl for the Cure will be taking place on Sunday, October 17, at Cactus Bowl. Check in is at noon and the bowling and fun for a great cause begins at 3665 South 16th Avenue. To enter or for more information, go online to: https://bowlforthecureariz.wixsite.com/bowlforthecure, or Email: bowlforthecurearizona@gmail.com.
Your Tucson Metro USBC Board wishes our young bowlers the best of luck on the lanes, as they begin their new season of youth league bowling.
On Saturday, September 18, 1 p.m., at Bowlero, 114 S. Camino Seco, the Pay It Forward Tournament benefitting youth bowlers will take place. For more information contact James Kraykovich tournament director, 444-8479 or Cory Knop at the Ready to Strike Pro Shop inside Bowlero. Help youth bowling and take part!
Questions have arisen about the Arizona State USBC Senior Women's, October 2-3 and the Arizona State USBC Senior Open Championships, October 23-24 and 30-31, to take place in October at Cactus Bowl, 3665 South 16th Avenue in Tucson. Online registration and rules are at azstateusbc.org.
On September 6, representing your Tucson Metro USBC Board, I presented Jill Cinicolo Theis, Executive Vice President of Vantage Bowling Centers, David Lutgen, Field Service Mechanic for Vantage Bowling, the Tucson Metro USBC Highest League Sanctioned Series award. This is the award presented to the Bowling Center with the highest USBC league sanctioned series, that was bowled by Matt Heichel on June 9, with his 888 series in the Dynamic Duos League. Sahuaro Trophy put together the award and thanks to Joanne and Don Jones again for their great work and support.
On September 8, Lino Nava Jr., your Tucson Metro USBC Board Member, presented Kolundo Clark his 300 ring for his great bowling in the Ready to Strike Men's League at Bowlero. Congratulations Kolundo!
Honor scores bowled in September: Congratulations to Keith Dommer, who bowled a 300 game on September 1 in the Dynamic Duo’s League at the Lucky Strike Bowl. In addition, congratulations to Shawn Whitelaw, who bowled 300-299-256 for an 855 series in the Dynamic Duo’s League as well. Brian DeMatte bowled a 300 game in the Ready to Strike League at Bowlero on September 8. Zach Ramirez bowled a 300 game, as well as a 792 series, in the Awesome 4some League at Lucky Strike on September 13.
Until next time, good luck and good bowling!
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Tickets will be entered when payment is received (matching email address). Tickets must be purchased by 1pm the day of the event.
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Tucson Metro USBC Update
By Mark R. Kerr
Tucson - - - Your Tucson Metro USBC Board met Sunday, August 22 at Lucky Strike Bowl to discuss several pending issues.
Your Board voted to approve the dates and schedule for the upcoming Tucson Metro USBC Tournaments for the 2021-22 season, which is featured in this edition of Desert Bowler. In addition, your Board voted to approve rules for these tournaments.
The first tournament on your Tucson Metro USBC schedule will be the 2021 Senior Masters Tournament, taking place at Tucson Bowl on October 9-10.
For the Senior Masters, there will be two squads for bowlers to qualify, bowling five games, starting at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9. The double elimination finals will take place Sunday, October 10, starting at 10:00 a.m. The entry fee will be $100. The shot pattern will be Krypton.
On Sunday, September 26, 10:00 a.m., the 2021 Senior not Senior Tournament will take place at Tucson Bowl. This tournament will have a five-game format, bowling on the same pattern as the Senior Masters Tournament being held a couple of weeks later at the same house. Thanks to a sponsor of the 2021 Senior Masters, two free entries will be given out at this tournament. The shot pattern will be Krypton to help bowlers who are going to bowl the Senior Masters.
Look also for more details on Tucson Metro USBC’s Facebook page and website for updates.
Another issue facing your Board is the Tucson Metro USBC bylaws which need review and updating. Your Board is reviewing these with the plan to have a special Fall/Winter meeting to have bowlers review and update them.
Tucson Metro USBC Board Vice President Donna Hicks and myself had the opportunity to present Tucson bowler, Amanda Falk, her USBC 800 Award on Wednesday, August 25, at Lucky Strike Bowl. Amanda bowled her 800 series: 300,278 and 226, for an 804 total during the 2020 City Open Championship Tournament. Congratulations on your great bowling Amanda!
Tucson Metro USBC would like to congratulate Rosine Marschke and Shawna Strause from Tucson, for their great bowling at the 59th Annual Arizona State USBC Queens Tournament. Rosine finished in 4th Place and Shawna finished 5th respectively. Congratulations to you both, representing Tucson well! Felipe Espriu, also from Tucson, finished 4th in the 59th Annual Arizona State USBC Masters Tournament, also held on August 29 in Sun City. Great bowling Felipe!
Tucson Metro USBC’s website is being updated, so please take a look and provide comments, as well as the Tucson Metro USBC Facebook page, which Is being update more. We want to hear from you about what’s going on.
Lastly for this article, your Tucson Metro USBC Board thanks everyone for their support. They are working hard and looking forward to presenting our upcoming tournaments to our fellow bowlers. We are new and committed. We will work hard, make some mistakes and learn from them. We are doing this for you, the bowlers who are young to young at heart.
Thank you again. Good luck, good bowling and may your new league season start well. Until next time!
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*** BIG ANNOUNCEMENT *** Bowling Dynamics News - Courtesy Of Bowling Dynamics.
Peoria - - - We would like to announce a change of ownership for the Bowling Dynamics Peoria shop.
Starting October 1st, the pro shop at Peoria will be under new ownership with Ryan Riley and Ten Back Bowling Solutions. Ryan comes with 5 years experience in the pro shop business and will continue to meet customer's bowling needs in the Peoria area. We are very excited for Ryan and the opportunity for him to help support and grow our sport.
Bowling Dynamics has been in business now for 35 years and at this time, it makes sense for us to downsize. By doing so, this allows opportunities to give each location more attention as well as offer the quality of customer service care that is important to me and all of our staff. Additionally, this will open up more time to offer lessons at all locations.
Please note the last day Bowling Dynamics is open for business at Peoria is Wednesday, September 29th. Stay tuned for more details. As always, may the pins keep falling ever in your favor!
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