Pictured Are The Participants In The 5th Annual MMA Military Classic. Event Was Held September 23-24 At Bowlero Kyrene.
SFT News - Courtesy Of SFT.
Chandler - - - This weekend, September 23-24, we were at AMF Chandler for our last tournament of the 2023 Summer Quarterly Circuit. We would have a good turnout with 105 total entries (79 qualifying and 26 parlays) paying out over $6,000 in main and side event prize funds.
We would see a nail biter of a Finals match with all three bowlers having a chance to walk away with a title. Ryan Griggs would come out on top to win his very first title and $1,000 first place prize. Congrats to Joshua Williams on 2nd place for $600 and also congrats to Myles Hamilton on 3rd place for $300!
Thank you to everyone that came out today to bowl our tournament. We had quite a few new bowlers and hope to see you all again soon. Also thanks to Michael Dragon and Hokey Begay for helping out to keep these tournament going. Thank you to Shannon Fletcher and the staff at AMF Chandler for hosting us and providing excellent customer service.
Tournament results and event summary will be online tomorrow. We will be back to kick off the 2023 Fall Quarterly Circuit in a couple of weeks at Bowlero Christown on October 15th!
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TUCSON METRO USBC UPDATE
By Mark R. Kerr
Tucson Metro USBC President
Tucson - - - 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), scheduled 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!
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TUCSON METRO USBC SENIOR MASTERS UPDATE. Courtesy of Mark Kerr.
Tucson - - - Qualifying for the Senior Masters Finals will take place Saturday, September 30 at Cactus Bowl. Check-in will begin at noon, with practice starting ten minutes prior to start time (1 pm). Entry fee is $100. There will be only one qualifying squad. Qualifying will consist of five games and the top 12 will go on to the finals, Sunday, October 1, check-in starting at 9 am, with practice starting ten minutes prior to start time (10 am). The finals are two game matches, double elimination and the bowling pattern will be Winding Road. Call Association Manager Steve Harris at (520) 591-0622, for more information.
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Bowlero Baker Doubles News - Courtesy Of Kristi Smith - Thompson
Congratulations to our September winners!
Mesa - - - 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:
- Finalswere 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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4th Annual Bowling Belles Final Prize Listing - Courtesy Of MPUSBC.
Event Held At Lakeview Lanes - September 16-17, 2023.
Team, Team Handicap Division 1 - 720 & Over, Handicapped 1 Your Strike Shop #1 1388867 2,780 $480.00 Buckeye, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $480.00.
Team, Team Handicap Division 2 - 640 - 719, Handicapped 1 West USA Realty Team 5 1384595 2,734 $400.00 Avondale, AZ 2 Fire & Ice 1395121 2,651 $240.00 Surprise, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $640.00.
Team, Team Handicap Division 3 - 639 & Under, Handicapped 1 Tequila Crazy 1384819 2,888 $500.00 Glendale, AZ 2 ALL TEN BACK 1394951 2,746 $300.00 Wittmann, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $800.00.
Doubles, Doubles Handicap Division 1 - 360 & Over, Handicapped 1 Chenowth, Karen M / Williams, Lori L 1390841 1,420 $240.00 Peoria, AZ 2 Kisgen, Britt C / De Marco, Chris 1384595 1,418 $190.00 Avondale, AZ 3 Smith, Jacqueline T / Braverman, Shirley 1384591 1,412 $65.00 Avondale, AZ 3 Wilson, Barbara J / Wiley, Christine L 1384592 1,412 $65.00 Avondale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $560.00.
Doubles, Doubles Handicap Division 2 - 320 - 359, Handicapped 1 Tormanen, Di / Monroe, Kimberly A 1390841 1,474 $340.00 Peoria, AZ 2 Murphy, Barbara / Johnson, Linda L 1384819 1,461 $240.00 Glendale, AZ 3 Moore, Nancy L / Sullivan, Christina L 1395171 1,425 $140.00 Scottsdale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $720.00.
Place Team name Entry Score Prize From 1 La Shier, Kristie A / Humphrey, Cindy L 1394951 1,432 $290.00 Wittmann, AZ 1 Watt, Lynn / Jones, Angela D 1388865 1,432 $290.00 Buckeye, AZ 3 Bough, Barbara E / Kimball, Julianna 1396558 1,426 $140.00 Sun City, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $720.00.
Singles, Singles Handicap Division 1 - 180 & Over, Handicapped 1 Bounds, Dawn 1384592 786 $170.00 Avondale, AZ 2 Sullivan, Christina L 1395171 743 $140.00 Scottsdale, AZ 3 Wiley, Christine L 1384592 734 $115.00 Avondale, AZ 4 De Marco, Chris 1384595 720 $90.00 Avondale, AZ 5 Williams, Lori L 1390841 709 $52.50 Peoria, AZ 5 Hunn, Carol A 1408659 709 $52.50 Glendale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $620.00.
Singles, Singles Handicap Division 2 - 160 -179, Handicapped 1 Seiler, Kippy 1384595 800 $180.00 Avondale, AZ 2 Montiy, Michelle A 1388866 741 $138.00 Buckeye, AZ 2 Johnson, Linda L 1384819 741 $138.00 Glendale, AZ 4 Davis, Debbie R 1388865 733 $96.00 Buckeye, AZ 5 Blair, Cheryl K 1408659 715 $68.00 Glendale, AZ 6 Skinder, Linda 1384882 703 $40.00 Scottsdale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $660.00.
Singles, Singles Handicap Division 3 - 159 & Under, Handicapped 1 Tormanen, Di 1390841 761 $200.00 Peoria, AZ 2 Ritzler, Wanda K 1407782 759 $168.00 Sun City, AZ 3 Humphrey, Cindy L 1394951 754 $136.00 Wittmann, AZ 4 Corado-Thurman, Luz 1384819 741 $88.00 Glendale, AZ 4 McKenney, Wanda E 1384820 741 $88.00 Glendale, AZ 6 Clark, Maureen A 1391848 738 $40.00 Glendale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $720.00.
Singles, Singles Handicap Division 2 - 160 -179, Handicapped 1 Seiler, Kippy 1384595 800 $180.00 Avondale, AZ 2 Montiy, Michelle A 1388866 741 $138.00 Buckeye, AZ 2 Johnson, Linda L 1384819 741 $138.00 Glendale, AZ 4 Davis, Debbie R 1388865 733 $96.00 Buckeye, AZ 5 Blair, Cheryl K 1408659 715 $68.00 Glendale, AZ 6 Skinder, Linda 1384882 703 $40.00 Scottsdale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $660.00.
Singles, Singles Handicap Division 3 - 159 & Under, Handicapped 1 Tormanen, Di 1390841 761 $200.00 Peoria, AZ 2 Ritzler, Wanda K 1407782 759 $168.00 Sun City, AZ 3 Humphrey, Cindy L 1394951 754 $136.00 Wittmann, AZ 4 Corado-Thurman, Luz 1384819 741 $88.00 Glendale, AZ 4 McKenney, Wanda E 1384820 741 $88.00 Glendale, AZ 6 Clark, Maureen A 1391848 738 $40.00 Glendale, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $720.00.
Handicap All Events, Handicap All Events 159 & Under, Handicapped Place Team name Entry Score Prize From 1 Corado-Thurman, Luz 1384819 2,184 $80.00 Glendale, AZ 2 Ritzler, Wanda K 1407782 2,180 $50.00 Sun City, AZ 3 Ramos, Patricia A 1394951 2,174 $25.00 Wittmann, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $155.00.
Handicap All Events, Handicap All Events 160 - 179, Handicapped 1 Johnson, Linda L 1384819 2,166 $75.00 Glendale, AZ 2 Seiler, Kippy 1384595 2,138 $50.00 Avondale, AZ 3 Passaro, Betty 1385017 2,099 $25.00 Laveen, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $150.00.
Handicap All Events, Handicap All Events 180 & Over, Handicapped 1 Sullivan, Christina L 1395171 2,181 $80.00 Scottsdale, AZ 2 Bounds, Dawn 1384592 2,168 $50.00 Avondale, AZ 3 Mazzulla, Denise L 1388867 2,151 $20.00 Buckeye, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $150.00.
Scratch All Events, Scratch All Events 159 & Under, Scratch 1 Tormanen, Di 1390841 1,478 $50.00 Peoria, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $50.00.
Scratch All Events, Scratch All Events 160 - 179, Scratch 1 Johnson, Linda L 1384819 1,722 $75.00 Glendale, AZ 2 Passaro, Betty 1385017 1,664 $40.00 Laveen, AZ Total prizes awarded in this division: $115.00.
Scratch All Events, Scratch All Events 180 & Over, Scratch 1 Bounds, Dawn 1384592 1,895 $75.00 Avondale, AZ 2 Braverman, Shirley 1384591 1,851 $50.00 Avondale, AZ 3 Wiley, Christine L 1384592 1,845 $25.00 Avondale, AZ.
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Deadline For Scholarship Application is October 1st - Courtesy Of Natalie Cianciola.
Phoenix - - - One more week until the deadline! Help us spread the word about this awesome scholarship opportunity in partnership with Bowl for the Cure Arizona!
The Peggy Cianciola Memorial Scholarship Program will award two USBC-certified youth or collegiate bowlers a $500 scholarship for telling us what bowling means to them.
Open to any USBC-certified youth bowler.
To apply upload your 500-1000 word essay or 2-3 minute video before October 1st, 2023 at:
https://www.bowlforthecurearizona.com/scholarship
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