Editors Note - - - Thanks! To the Tucson Metro USBC for having this information available on your webpage. tucsonmetrousbc.com, and making it shareable.
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TUCSON METRO USBC UPDATE
October 13, 2025
Tucson Metro Update
By Mark Kerr, President
Tucson - - - October is here, and the leagues in Tucson’s five active centers have taken to the lanes for all seven days a week!
It is great to see leagues back on the lanes, some resuming competition at PINZ Fiesta, after being closed due to storm damage. Speaking of PINZ Fiesta, on Sunday, September 14, Tucson Metro USBC held its first tournament of the 2025-26 season, the annual Welcome Back Tournament at PINZ, a special event since it was the first tournament held at PINZ since its reopening.
The Welcome Back tournament is a fun, no-tap event for all bowlers, including those who bowl in tournaments as well as those who may not bowl in tournaments and are interested in trying one out. Sixty-nine bowlers took part in this year’s Welcome Back, which offered gifts and cash prizes. Congratulations to Josh Quesnel, who won the tournament with an 898 for three games. Tucson’s bowlers and businesses came together for the 2025 Pay It Forward Tournament held September 20, at Bowlero Tucson.
Cory Knop, Proprietor of Ready to Strike Pro Shop, puts on this annual bowling fundraiser and tournament to raise funds for Tucson’s junior bowling programs. Cory and his tournament team, the business community, and Tucson’s bowlers raised $8,870, all of which will go to the junior bowling programs. Thank you Cory, Tucson’s businesses, and Tucson bowlers for helping the future of our sport in the Old Pueblo.
On Sunday, September 28, Tucson Metro USBC held its Challenge Shot Sweeper at Cactus Bowl, giving bowlers the opportunity to try the pattern, “Abbey Road,” that would be used for the Super Senior/Senior Masters Tournament on October 4-5. Tucson Metro USBC is the first bowling association to provide bowlers with a preview of the bowling pattern of a Master’s event prior. Bryanna Cote, PWBA Champion, U.S. Women’s Open and Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Famer, won the Sweeper with a 1129 (five games). Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Famer Dwight Burns was second with 1125.
The following weekend of October 4-5, the Super Senior/Senior Masters Tournaments took place at Cactus Bowl, for which thanks to Todd Brown and the staff at Cactus Bowl for hosting the tournaments. A total of 55 entrants bowled in the qualifying that took place on Saturday, October 4. Super Senior Master entrants (60 and older) bowled four games of qualifying and Senior Master entrants (50 and older) bowled five games of qualifying.
The Super Senior Masters finals took place following qualifying, with the top 8 bowling single- game elimination matches. In the final, John Cook, Tucson Metro Hall of Famer, defeatedmDwight Burns for the title.
On Sunday, October 5, the finals of the Senior Masters Tournament took place, with the top 12 qualifiers bowling two-game double elimination matches. Tucson Metro USBC Hall of Famer, Mike Tountas, ran the table, not losing a match, defeating Darrell Linton in the final match, for his second Tucson Metro USBC Senior Masters title.
Next on the Tucson Metro USBC Tournament Schedule are the 46th Annual Senior Women’s, and the 63rd Annual Senior Open Championship Tournaments, which will take place on the weekends of November 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16 at Tucson Bowl, for which thanks to Jenine Moon and the staff of Tucson Bowl for hosting these events. The Senior Women’s and Senior Open tournaments will be run concurrently, giving bowlers more opportunities and dates to take part in these tournaments. It will be a House Shot pattern which will be the same on all lanes.
Tournament entry forms are online at tucsonmetrousbc.com. Tucson Metro USBC also now has the option of paying tournament entries through Zelle. For more information, email am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or call (520) 591-0622.
Tucson Metro USBC is proud to announce the Fourth Annual BVL (Bowling for Veterans Link) in-house league tournament, taking place November 8-22. League bowlers have the opportunity to enter multiple times during their leagues in this tournament, entry is $5 ($3 to
prize fund and $2 to BVL). The BVL in-house is a handicap tournament, based upon three games of bowling league thatrespective night. Tucson Metro USBC will guarantee $200, for the bowler who comes in first. In addition, thanks to Shawna Strause, a ball raffle will take place, based upon entries in the tournament. For more information, email am@tucsonmetrousbc.com or call (520) 591-0622.
Several honor scores to report:
Louis Ives, who bowled a 300 game in the Sweet Sixteen League, Friday, September 12, at Cactus Bowl. Great bowling Louis!
Dave Majeske, who bowled a 300 game in the PAJ/Miller Lite League on Wednesday, September 24 at PINZ Fiesta. Amazing as always Dave!
Drew Armenta, who bowled a 300 game in the Vegas or Bust League, Sunday, September 28, at Lucky Strike Bowl. Great bowling Drew!
Katie Cluff, who bowled her personal best 220 and her first 600 series, a 603, in the Cactus Mafia League, Tuesday, September 30 at Cactus Bowl. Katie outbowled the high average members of her team. Congratulations Katie, we are proud of you!
Mario Ruiz, who bowled a 300 game, Wednesday, October 1, in the PAJ/Miller Lite League at PINZ Fiesta. Great going Mario!
Dallas Feurstock bowled a 299 game, Friday, October 10, in the Ed Faulk Classic League at PINZ Fiesta. It was a nice run Dallas!
Lastly, Tucson Metro USBC wants to welcome Roof Teks as our newest partner and sponsor of our bowling tournaments and events.
Good luck and good bowling everyone!
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BVL Event For Tucson Metro League Bowlers Starting Soon.
Tucson - - - This November, your weekly league bowling can make a difference beyond the lanes. Tucson Metro USBC is proud to host the 4th Annual BVL In-League Tournament, running November 8–22, 2025 — and every roll you throw helps support BVL (Brightening Veterans’ Lives), a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of veterans through recreation and community programs.
How It Works:
The best part? You don’t have to rearrange your schedule. The BVL In-League Tournament happens right in your regular league. Just sign up at your bowling center’s front desk, pay the $5 entry fee, and your scores from that league session will count toward the tournament.
$5 Entry Fee — $3 goes to the prize fund and $2 supports BVL.
$200 Guaranteed for 1st Place from Tucson Metro USBC!
Pins Over Average Format — everyone has a chance to win, no matter your skill level.
You can enter as many times as your leagues bowl between Nov 8 and Nov 22, and you can participate in every league you’re part of. Just turn in your score sheet after you bowl.
Why BVL Matters
Since 1942, BVL (Brightening Veterans’ Lives) has helped fund music and art therapy, adaptive sports, and recreational programs for veterans recovering in VA hospitals and community centers across the country. Every dollar helps bring a bit of joy and connection to those who served — and bowling has always been part of that mission.
Bowl. Compete. Give Back.
So grab your teammates, sign up at your league desk, and make your strikes and spares count for something even bigger this November. Together, Tucson’s bowling community can roll a few frames — and brighten the lives of America’s veterans.
Special thanks to Shawna Strause who has generously donated a Storm Bowling ball for us to give to a lucky participant.
For questions, contact:
Gloria Harris — 520-237-0729 | ✉️ gkharris12@comcast.net
Seve Harris — 520-591-0622 | ✉️ am@tucsonmetrousbc.com
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2025 Tucson Metro USBC Challenge Shot Sweeper Final Results - Courtesy Of Tucson Metro.
Tucson - - - The 2025 Tucson Metro USBC Challenge Shot Sweeper is officially in the books, and what a great event it turned out to be! Hosted at Cactus Bowl, the tournament brought together some of the area’s best talent to battle it out on a demanding challenge shot.
A big thank you goes out to Todd Brown and the entire Cactus Bowl staff for their hard work and hospitality in making this event possible.
Here are the final results from the sweeper:
- Bryanna Coté – 112. Dwight Burns – 1125. Justin O’Donnell – 1096. Brandon Knapp – 1087. Shawn Whitelaw – 1060. John Cook – 1051. Mike Tountas – 1036. Rich Miller – 987. Eduardo Vegas – 974.
Congratulations to Bryanna Coté for taking the top spot in a very close finish, edging out Dwight Burns by just four pins. Every competitor showcased their skill on a tough condition, proving once again why Tucson bowling continues to thrive.
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Tucson Metro USBC events—we look forward to seeing everyone out on the lanes again soon!
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