Russ Oviatt Wins PBA Aquimo Open
Mesa, Ariz., (September 10, 2017) – Amateur Russ Oviatt defeated Jakob Butturff, 250-239, in a battle of Tempe, Ariz., bowlers to win the Professional Bowlers Association West Aquimo Open presented by Columbia 300 at Mesa East Bowl Sunday.
Oviatt, who earned $2,500 for his win, d does not receive credit as a regional champion because he isn’t a PBA member. He defeated Josh Blanchard of Mesa, 212-187, to set up the title match after Blanchard defeated Ronnie Russell of Grants Marion, Ind., 184-156, in the opening match of the stepladder finals.
Butturff earned $1,700 for second place, Blanchard won $1,400 for third, Russell $1,200 for fourth place.
PBA Aquimo Open presented by Columbia 300
Mesa East Bowl, Mesa, Ariz., Sunday
Final Standings:
1, n-Russ Oviatt, Tempe, Ariz., $2,500.
2, Jakob Butturff, Tempe, Ariz., $1,700.
3, Josh Blanchard, Mesa, Ariz., $1,400.
4, Ronnie Russell, Marion, Ind., $1,200.
Stepladder Results:
Match One – Blanchard def. Russell, 184-156.
Semifinal Match – Oviatt def. Blanchard, 212-187.
Championship – Oviatt def. Butturff, 215-203.
n-denotes non-member