GCU Grinds It Out, At Sin City Open. And Rebel Classic In Las Vegas.
Las Vegas - - - The Lopes traveled to Las Vegas this past weekend, Jan 31, Feb 1, for our final full team trip of the season! Check out how they did below:
SIN CITY OPEN
The Varsity squad got out to a slow start during team games, but turned in on across the final stretch of 10 baker games. They nearly made up a 260 pin deficit, but fell just short (12 pins) in 2nd place.
The JV squads battled it out and JV2 came out on top! Paul O'Kain led the way with a top 10 finish for JV2 and Wesley Cunningham paced the JV1 squad finishing right behind Paul.
REBEL CLASSIC
The Varsity team continued their momentum from the end of the tournament on Friday and stormed to a 300 pin ranking point win across the two days of competition. Unfortunately, they were ousted in the title match against cross-town rivals ASU.
JV2 continued their torrid pace and led qualifying in their division and backed it up with a bracket win as well!
Individually, David Wiseley and Jovan Mercado earned spots on the All-Tournament Team, finishing 3rd and 4th respectively.
Big thanks to everyone who has supported us across another long and grueling collegiate season. We are grateful for the many ways in which we feel that love. Thanks to UNLV for hosting! #LopesUp
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E+BC Tournament News - From E+BC Tournaments.
Union Hills - - - The lanes were hot and the competition was even hotter this previous weekend! On January 17, 2026, the E&BC Classic Worlds took over Bowlero Union Hills in North Phoenix for a day of high-stakes action and precision bowling. With a field of 21 talented bowlers vying for the top spot, the energy in the building was electric from the first frame to the final pinfall.
The Leaderboard: Tournament Play
After six grueling games of scratch competition, Scott Perkins claimed the lead with a massive 1,294 total, averaging an impressive 215.6 per game with handicap. Lordan Ferguson kept the pressure on until the very end, finishing just 54 pins back to secure second seed. Top 5 Standings qualifying: Scott Perkins 1294, 2nd Lordan Ferguson 1240, 3rd Trevor Berry 1203, 4th Bill Keeling 1110, 5th Michael LePage 1097. Shoutout to Scott Perkins for the high game of the day with a clean 234 in game six to seal the victory!
The Cashers Round
The excitement didn't stop with the main set. Our top contenders moved into the One Game Cashers Round, where the pins were flying and the margins were razor-thin. Bill Keeling found his rhythm at the perfect time, exploding for a 249 to take the top spot in the cashers round!
Cashers Results:
Bill Keeling: 249
Trevor Berry: 223
Lordan Ferguson: 208
Scott Perkins: 202
Thank You!
A huge thank you to all 21 bowlers who came out to compete and showed what the E&BC community is all about. Special thanks to the staff at Bowlero Union Hills for hosting us and keeping the oil patterns crisp. Whether you finished at the top of the pack or are already looking forward to the next one, your passion for the sport is what makes these tournaments great.
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Congratulations to our January 2026 No Tap Winners!
Thompson Tournament News - From Kristi Smith - Thompson.
Chandler - - - We had 65 total entries. 61 in handicap and 9 in scratch
11 places cashed and we paid out $1935 in prize money, and $684 in side pots
Break the Bank rolled over and now sits with $730
Handicap Division winners:
1st Erick Duperron
2nd Jeffrey Nelson Jr
3rd Laura Kozma
4th Aaden Coor & Kathy Moody
6th Ben Livermore
7th Dave Nelson & Sammy Lee
9th Bill Cutler
Scratch to cash were:
1st Garrett Plum
2nd Nick Cox
Side Pot Payouts:
- High Games scratch paid out $14/game
- High Game Handicap paid out $55 for 1stand $37 for 2nd
- High Series Scratch paid $35 for 1st
- High Series Handicap paid $135 for 1stand $90 for 2nd
Brackets and side pots can be found on Tournament Bowl.com.
Don't miss our next event. We're doing a special Valentine's Mixed Scotch Doubles February 14th@ Bowlero Kyrene. We're still ironing out some details. Watch for the flyer to post and we'll be sure to format so we get out in time for our Valentine!!
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