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Arizona's Di Tormanen To Get David Dahms Coach Of The Year Award.
Pictured Is: Di Tormanen Of Peoria, AZ.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Diane "Di" Tormanen of Peoria, Arizona, has been named the 2022 David Dahms Coach of the Year by the International Bowling Campus Youth Committee.
The annual award is determined by the IBC Youth Committee based on submitted applications.
The David Dahms Coach of the Year Award recognizes a coach that is trained through the United States Bowling Congress Coaching program who has been actively involved in a USBC Youth program and has demonstrated outstanding commitment to coaching, sportsmanship and knowledge of USBC Youth rules. It is named in honor of Dahms, who was an instrumental leader in the creation of what is now known as the USBC Junior Gold program.
"I'm extremely excited," said Tormanen, with a laugh, when describing her emotions when she received the news. "Let's see, if she (IBC Youth Committee Chair Chrissie Kent) could've seen me, I would've been jumping around. Naturally, I cried."
Tormanen began her journey into bowling in the Cleveland area with her family and from an early age took a liking to the sport. Her father, Joe Breit, shined on the lanes and was inducted into the Greater Cleveland USBC Hall of Fame.
Eventually, Tormanen found her own path at Glenfair Lanes in Glendale, Arizona.
As a single mother of three, Tormanen brought her daughter, Stephie, to bowl in a Special Olympics tournament, which was enjoyed by both. Tormanen asked the junior bowling program manager how she could be involved on a regular basis, because she loved kids and bowling.
She began working at Glenfair Lanes as a nursery attendant, before moving to a role as a desk attendant. She also began her coaching career during that time. As she worked the desk, she began watching bowlers with an analytical eye and talking about ways she might help players improve.
As she climbed the organizational ladder, she entered into management and ultimately became the general manager of the center.
After a full week of work, Tormanen would wake up early to bring Stephie, along with her daughter, Kim, and son, Chet, with her to the center to coach bowlers in the youth program. In total, she spent 31 years coaching and working at Glenfair Lanes, until she retired from her work position.
But, how did she become one of the best coaches? The answer reverts back to family.
"I have to go back to my special-needs daughter," said Tormanen, a USBC Silver coach. "I always wanted to be a nurse, but when I divorced, I had three kids to raise by myself. So, I started in the playroom at the bowling center because they would let me bring my daughter. I started watching and learning. I'd work behind the desk and analyze the bowlers."
Tormanen's love for her students always was on display, not only by their bowling abilities, but for how they dressed for bowling events and represented Glenfair Lanes while doing it. The success of her students helped her earn the Phoenix Junior Bowling Association Coach of the Year award in 1985 and Greater Phoenix Bowling Association Coach of the Year award in 1992.
She doubled down on her efforts with the Special Olympics by becoming an instructor to their coaching staff and specifically taught them how to coach bowling for children with disabilities.
Along with her coaching, she has given back to the sport in other ways. She recently retired as the association manager of the Metro Phoenix USBC, served on the local youth committee, held the office of vice president for the local association and was the first woman to hold a local association presidency after the merger of the American Bowling Congress and Women's International Bowling Congress to form USBC in 2005.
Her work across the state of Arizona earned her induction into the Metro Phoenix USBC Hall of Fame for meritorious service.
Even with all the accolades, Tormanen's love for the sport and her students keeps her coming back. At 75 years old, she's still coaching both youth and senior bowlers, now at Bowlero Glendale. She's made her mark while coaching in Arizona, and now, the rest of the bowling industry will celebrate her outstanding service to bowling.
She still feels the same way she did when she first began coaching, and until that feeling goes away, Tormanen will continue to help bowlers from all levels improve on and off the lanes.
"I'm hoping I have another 10 years," Tormanen said. "But, gosh that'd be 85, and I'm not sure about that. You have to be able to run up and down the bowling center and be able to answer the questions. But, I'm hoping that I'm there for a while longer.
"It's always that new bowler who comes in, which I had not too long ago. She was maybe 5 or 6 years old. When she knocked down the pins for the first time, it was incredibly exciting, and that's why I love to do what I do."
Tormanen will be recognized in April for her service to bowling during the 2022 USBC Convention, an event she has attended since she began coaching and working in the industry. Stephie and Kim will be on-hand to witness their mother be honored at The Orleans in Las Vegas.
This year's award ceremony, which includes a variety of awards for youth and adult bowlers, will take place during the morning session of the USBC Annual Meeting on April 28 at noon Eastern. The awards presentation will be broadcast live at BowlTV.com.
Learn more about awards for adult youth leaders and scholarship opportunities for youth bowlers at BOWL.com/ScholarshipsAwards.
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GCU Club Bowling News - Courtesy Of GCU. April 12, 2022.
COLLEGIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RECAP
Women's Team:
The Lady Lopes returned to the lanes, at TBK Bank Entertainment Center, for the first time since January for a chance to compete with the other top Club programs in the country. They held their own, finishing with a 3-3 record in Pool Play! In the first round of double elimination matchplay they fell to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The team responded super well the following morning by upsetting #1 seed Wright State! Their momentum slowed the next match against Alma College, but the ladies should be proud of their T7th finish!
Men's Team:
The Men competed across town at Leisure Lanes. They shot the 5th highest 24 game total pinfall, which led them to a solid 4-2 record in pool play. That earned them a first round bye heading into the bracket. Unfortunately, things never clicked in matchplay which resulted in an early exit after 2nd & 4th round losses to Adrian College and Wisconsin Whitewater. The postseason performances fell short of their goals, but will push the young members of the squad to work hard on their games as they enter the off-season.
There are so many great memories to look back on from the 21-22 Collegiate Season. We are super thankful to continue make a name for ourselves in the college bowling world. We could not do any of this without the tremendous support from our family, friends, sponsors, and Club Sports department! #LopesUp #TeamVirtue.
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Here is the updated availability for the Open Championships! Get in while you still can!
Availability for D/S are as followed: Events To Be Bowled At Bowlero Kyrene In Chandler.
Courtesy Of AZ State USBC.
May 14th - 15th Sold Out
May 21st Sold Out
May 22nd Sold Out
May 28th Sold Out
May 29th Sold Out
June 3rd 37 Spots available
June 4th Sold Out
June 5th Sold Out
June 11th 13 Spots available
Team availability:
May 14th 7 Spots available
May 15th 4 spots available
May 21st Sold Out
May 22nd 7 Spots available
May 28th 9 Spots available
May 29th 9 spots available
June 4th 1 spots available
June 5th 10 Spots available
June 11th 25 Spots available
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AZ State USBC Will Still Allow This Equipment - Courtesy Of AZ State USBC.
Arizona State USBC WILL ALLOW the 6 Storm/Roto Grip/Global 900 Bowling Balls for tournament play. This includes the Storm Phaze 4, Storm Electrify Solid, Storm Trend 2, 900 Global Altered Reality, 900 Global Wolverine and Roto Grip UFO Alert. The Arizona State USBC Open Championships and the Arizona State Women's Open Championships will continue to allow these balls in tournament play. The Purple Hammer with 6 and 7 serial numbers and the Storm Spectre are still not allowed at any playing level. Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone on the lanes.
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King Of The Hill News - Courtesy Of Svet Vukomanovich.
Tucson - - - On 23 April 2022 at 12:00pm there will be a King of the Hill at Bowlero Bowl. Entry is $55.00 with an optional $30.00 for high games. The pattern is 2018 London (44ft, 2:2 ratio). I hope to see everyone there. Bring friends.
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Updated Standings From AZ State Women's Tournament On April 10th.
Courtesy Of AZ State USBC.
Event Being Bowled At Bowlero Mesa.
Team, Division A - 700 & Over, Handicapped 1 Perfect Strike Delivery 758189 2,833 Arizona State USBC 2 BS2 814840 2,832 Arizona State USBC 3 West USA Realty Team 1 801463 2,802 Arizona State USBC 4 Shine bright like a diamond 798460 2,758 Arizona State USBC 5 Bowlaholics 821860 2,696 Arizona State USBC 6 Ten Back Bowling 853841 2,690 Arizona State USBC 7 No Time To Spare 814235 2,688 Arizona State USBC 8 West USA Realty Team 3 801465 2,663 Arizona State USBC 9 Us 843636 2,653 Arizona State USBC 10 Throw Your Shot 792563 2,637 Arizona State USBC 11 Bowl with the punches 809784 2,624 Arizona State USBC 12 FREEDOM EQUITY GROUP 838772 2,619 Arizona State USBC.
Team, Division A - 700 & Over, Scratch 1 Perfect Strike Delivery 758189 2,575 Surprise, AZ 2 Ten Back Bowling 853841 2,436 Peoria, AZ 3 Bowl Up a Storm 751254 2,334 UNKNOWN, AZ 4 Shine bright like a diamond 798460 2,306 Mesa, AZ.
Team, Division B - 600 - 699, Handicapped 1 Strike Queens 812897 2,717 Gilbert, AZ 2 The Pin Busters 816288 2,715 Vail, AZ 3 Wildcats 785851 2,697 Sierra Vista, AZ 4 Dangerous Dames 791535 2,668 Prescott Valley, AZ 5 GALS WITH BALLS 809144 2,619 UNKNOWN, AZ 6 Silva Slicks 816527 2,610 Wheat Ridge, CO 7 On Fire 795400 2,585 Phoenix, AZ 8 Girls Night Out V 750127 2,564 Apache Junction, AZ 9 Splits and Giggles 757089 2,547 Yuma, AZ 10 Arizona Bowlerettes I 842953 2,531 Litchfield Park, AZ.
Team, Division B - 600 - 699, Scratch 1 Strike Queens 812897 2,059 Gilbert, AZ 2 Dangerous Dames 791535 1,987 Prescott Valley, AZ 3 Silva Slicks 816527 1,827 Wheat Ridge, CO.
Team, Division C - 599 & Under, Handicapped 1 Redneck Women 823543 2,639 Arizona State USBC 2 LOV N BOWLIN 767019 2,584 Arizona State USBC 3 Kachina Dolls 837314 2,558 Arizona State USBC 4 Big Al's HVAC 751830 2,455 Arizona State USBC 5 Chile Peppers 809311 2,437 Arizona State USBC 6 West USA Realty Team 4 801466 2,406 Arizona State USBC.
Team, Division C - 599 & Under, Scratch 1 West USA Realty Team 4 801466 1,435 Arizona State USBC The lowest score to cash is 1435.
Doubles, Division A - 350 & Over, Handicapped 1 Hanna Arica M. \ Wolfe Angela M. 758189 1,544 Surprise, AZ 2 Young Virginia C. \ Hurley Anatasia R. 853841 1,413 Peoria, AZ 3 Washburn Melinda K. \ Arthurs Kalyn 838772 1,398 Tucson, AZ 4 Enright Megan M. \ Hugill Abigail E. 812897 1,348 Gilbert, AZ 5 Woods Heidi J. \ Marschke Rosine C. 751254 1,324 UNKNOWN, AZ 6 Lee Huirok \ Jones Sun 798460 1,320 Mesa, AZ 7 Lueck Megan \ Burns Brenda M. 758189 1,318 Surprise, AZ 8 Waples Mayra G. \ Stern Kim A. 757089 1,303 Yuma, AZ 8 Adell Lisa D. \ Berg Ericka L. 814235 1,303 UNKNOWN, AZ 10 Bishop Vicki \ Rogers Judith A. 823426 1,292 Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Doubles, Division A - 350 & Over, Scratch 1 Hanna Arica M. \ Wolfe Angela M. 758189 1,361 Surprise, AZ 2 Young Virginia C. \ Hurley Anatasia R. 853841 1,355 Peoria, AZ 3 Lueck Megan \ Burns Brenda M. 758189 1,248 Surprise, AZ 4 Washburn Melinda K. \ Arthurs Kalyn 838772 1,220 Tucson, AZ 5 Woods Heidi J. \ Marschke Rosine C. 751254 1,179 UNKNOWN, AZ 6 Lee Huirok \ Jones Sun 798460 1,110 Mesa, AZ 7 Nosbusch Jessica C. \ Strause Shawna M. 751254 1,094 UNKNOWN, AZ 8 Enright Megan M. \ Hugill Abigail E. 812897 1,073 Gilbert, AZ 9 Armstrong Nicole D. \ Przybytek Karol A. 798460 1,036 Mesa, AZ 10 Bishop Vicki \ Rogers Judith A. 823426 1,020 Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Doubles, Division B - 300 - 349, Handicapped 1 Williamson Nancy L. \ Sindelar Wendy L. 785851 1,423 Arizona State USBC 2 Albani Kristie A. \ Albani Ashley E. 852888 1,420 Arizona State USBC 3 Horton Rita R. \ Metzler Cathie L. 843636 1,410 Arizona State USBC 4 Murphy Barbara \ Theisen Sherry S. 821860 1,402 Arizona State USBC 5 Guelich Vickie M. \ Brown Lisa L. 795400 1,394 Arizona State USBC 6 Nye Nalani K. \ Alvarado Francisca C. 765067 1,382 Arizona State USBC 7 Spangler Mandy D. \ Dees Lillian (Bea) B. 754527 1,375 Arizona State USBC 8 Elliott Allison \ Martin Jennifer 804326 1,354 Arizona State USBC 9 Albright Peggy J. \ Holly Rita K. 750127 1,341 Arizona State USBC 10 Beckering Karin M. \ Evans Clara R. 794722 1,336 Arizona State USBC 11 Brown-Williams JoAnn \ Poole P. Ann 768932 1,335 Arizona State USBC 12 Baker Sheyanne M. \ Graham Jimiatres N. 769098 1,334 Arizona State USBC.
Doubles, Division B - 300 - 349, Scratch 1 Maddock Michelle D. \ Friedline Sue A. 812897 923 Gilbert, AZ 2 Blomgren Karen M. \ Peaslee Brenda L. 791535 909 Prescott Valley, AZ 3 Silva Bernadette \ Fresquez Dianne 816527 867 Wheat Ridge, CO 4 Frendian Pamela L. \ Perry Autumn L. 791535 861 Prescott Valley, AZ.
Doubles, Division C - 299 & Under, Handicapped 1 Hammons Chele M. \ Groth Joann R. 820037 1,468 Arizona State USBC 2 Lee Janet \ Abella Judith 818534 1,425 Arizona State USBC 3 Hendrickson Pamela A. \ McNabb Robbie L. 767019 1,359 Arizona State USBC 4 Erickson Victoria M. \ Sapp Andrea E. 757089 1,357 Arizona State USBC 5 Ball Jennifer M. \ Salisbury Susan D. 801466 1,345 Arizona State USBC 6 Rosales Nichole \ Hebert Sydney L. 816527 1,308 Arizona State USBC 7 Proctor Dolly F. \ Aguilar Gloria I. 837314 1,303 Arizona State USBC 8 Wofford Barbara S. \ Cuillinan Jacqueline A. 767019 1,300 Arizona State USBC 9 Hastings Teresa A. \ Dailey Diane D. 823543 1,286 Arizona State USBC 10 Sheehan Donna K. \ Goodwin Naomi M. 751830 1,278 Arizona State USBC 11 Jones Annie L. \ Ford Ardie R. 809311 1,265 Arizona State USBC 12 Davis Maria L. \ Calleja Jenna M. 763852 1,256 Arizona State USBC.
Doubles, Division C - 299 & Under, Scratch 1 Rosales Nichole \ Hebert Sydney L. 816527 845 Wheat Ridge, CO.
Singles, Division A - 175 & Over, Handicapped 1 Currie Sandy L. 814840 834 Arizona State USBC 2 Hanna Arica M. 758189 764 Arizona State USBC 3 Arthurs Kalyn 838772 761 Arizona State USBC 4 Duncan Regina 768932 757 Arizona State USBC 5 LaRue Krysta K. 795400 752 Arizona State USBC 6 Gemello Bennie R. 792563 744 Arizona State USBC 7 Colwell Bunnie M. 838772 734 Arizona State USBC 8 Armstrong Nicole D. 798460 733 Arizona State USBC 9 Woods Heidi J. 751254 730 Arizona State USBC 10 Tucci Sabrina G. 754527 729 Arizona State USBC 11 Marschke Rosine C. 751254 728 Arizona State USBC 12 Kort Krystal 795401 723 Arizona State USBC.
Singles, Division A - 175 & Over, Scratch 1 Arthurs Kalyn 838772 718 Tucson, AZ 2 Hurley Anatasia R. 853841 675 Peoria, AZ 3 LaRue Krysta K. 795400 669 Phoenix, AZ 4 Hanna Arica M. 758189 662 Surprise, AZ 5 Lueck Megan 758189 639 Surprise, AZ 6 Wolfe Angela M. 758189 632 Surprise, AZ 7 Nosbusch Jessica C. 751254 626 UNKNOWN, AZ 7 Berg Ericka L. 814235 626 UNKNOWN, AZ 9 Armstrong Nicole D. 798460 623 Mesa, AZ 10 Young Virginia C. 853841 603 Peoria, AZ 11 Hugill Abigail E. 812897 575 Gilbert, AZ 12 Lee Huirok 798460 570 Mesa, AZ.
Singles, Division B - 150 - 174, Handicapped 1 Erickson Victoria M. 757089 788 Yuma, AZ 2 Roberts Sandy J. 809144 730 UNKNOWN, AZ 3 Sammetinger Ellie A. 851489 721 UNKNOWN, AZ 3 Martin Jennifer 804326 721 UNKNOWN, AZ 5 Sindelar Wendy L. 785851 717 Sierra Vista, AZ 6 Williamson Nancy L. 785851 716 Sierra Vista, AZ 7 Enright Megan M. 812897 715 Gilbert, AZ 8 Ross Stephanie R. 769098 706 Yuma, AZ 9 Holly Rita K. 750127 704 Apache Junction, AZ 10 Brown Lisa L. 795400 697 Phoenix, AZ 11 Vandenbos Linda M. 750127 695 Apache Junction, AZ 12 Grant Vicki D. 753414 679 Vail, AZ.
Singles, Division B - 150 - 174, Scratch 1 Enright Megan M. 812897 564 Arizona State USBC 2 Higgins Jeanette 852888 559 Arizona State USBC 3 Gonos Chris L. 801464 545 Arizona State USBC 4 Albani Kristie A. 852888 544 Arizona State USBC 5 Leuellen-Howle Dawn L. 754527 536 Arizona State USBC 6 Markley Carla L. 847546 474 Arizona State USBC 7 Perry Autumn L. 791535 463 Arizona State USBC.
Singles, Division C - 149 & Under, Handicapped 1 Figueroa Helen F. 809311 730 UNKNOWN, AZ 2 Jones Annie L. 809311 726 UNKNOWN, AZ 3 Elliott Allison 804326 721 UNKNOWN, AZ 4 Hebert Sydney L. 816527 720 Wheat Ridge, CO 5 Proctor Dolly F. 837314 693 UNKNOWN, AZ 6 Baker Sheyanne M. 769098 676 Yuma, AZ.
Singles, Division C - 149 & Under, Scratch 1 Hebert Sydney L. 816527 429 Wheat Ridge, CO 2 Maddock Michelle D. 812897 422 Gilbert, AZ.
All Events - Handicap, Division A - 175 & Over, Handicapped 1 Hanna Arica M. 758189 2,345 Surprise, AZ 2 Arthurs Kalyn 838772 2,176 Tucson, AZ 3 Young Virginia C. 853841 2,142 Peoria, AZ 4 LaRue Krysta K. 795400 2,131 Phoenix, AZ 5 Lee Huirok 798460 2,104 Mesa, AZ 6 Wolfe Angela M. 758189 2,076 Surprise, AZ 7 Adell Lisa D. 814235 2,074 UNKNOWN, AZ 8 Fest Patty 839174 2,067 Gilbert, AZ 9 Armstrong Nicole D. 798460 2,064 Mesa, AZ 10 Woods Heidi J. 751254 2,055 UNKNOWN, AZ 11 Hurley Anatasia R. 853841 2,053 Peoria, AZ 12 Villagran Donna J. 809144 2,043 UNKNOWN, AZ.
All Events - Handicap, Division B - 150 - 174, Handicapped 1 Erickson Victoria M. 757089 2,190 Arizona State USBC 2 Sindelar Wendy L. 785851 2,161 Arizona State USBC 3 Roberts Sandy J. 809144 2,142 Arizona State USBC 4 Williamson Nancy L. 785851 2,135 Arizona State USBC 5 Albani Kristie A. 852888 2,117 Arizona State USBC 6 Holly Rita K. 750127 2,115 Arizona State USBC 7 Horton Rita R. 843636 2,110 Arizona State USBC 8 Gonos Chris L. 801464 2,109 Arizona State USBC 9 Waples Mayra G. 757089 2,102 Arizona State USBC 10 Enright Megan M. 812897 2,091 Arizona State USBC 11 Chase Stephanie L. 753414 2,087 Arizona State USBC 12 Navarette Pamela D. 816288 2,053 Arizona State USBC.
All Events - Handicap, Division C - 149 & Under, Handicapped 1 Hebert Sydney L. 816527 2,150 Wheat Ridge, CO 2 Jones Annie L. 809311 2,102 UNKNOWN, AZ 3 Elliott Allison 804326 2,051 UNKNOWN, AZ 4 Proctor Dolly F. 837314 2,041 UNKNOWN, AZ 5 Baker Sheyanne M. 769098 2,033 Yuma, AZ 6 Maddock Michelle D. 812897 2,019 Gilbert, AZ 7 Figueroa Helen F. 809311 1,944 UNKNOWN, AZ 8 Miel Vicky A. 816288 1,939 Vail, AZ 9 Aguilar Gloria I. 837314 1,927 UNKNOWN, AZ 10 Detwiler Rebecca E. 853837 1,925 Tucson, AZ 11 Freiberger Cynthia R. 837314 1,904 UNKNOWN, AZ 12 Fila Karla M. 853837 1,847 Tucson, AZ.
All Events - Scratch, Division A - 175 & Over, Scratch 1 Arthurs Kalyn 838772 2,047 Tucson, AZ 2 Hanna Arica M. 758189 2,036 Surprise, AZ 3 Young Virginia C. 853841 2,022 Peoria, AZ 4 Hurley Anatasia R. 853841 1,999 Peoria, AZ 5 Burns Brenda M. 758189 1,945 Surprise, AZ 6 LaRue Krysta K. 795400 1,882 Phoenix, AZ 7 Lueck Megan 758189 1,871 Surprise, AZ 8 Wolfe Angela M. 758189 1,833 Surprise, AZ 9 Marschke Rosine C. 751254 1,826 UNKNOWN, AZ 10 Lee Huirok 798460 1,780 Mesa, AZ 11 Nosbusch Jessica C. 796283 1,767 UNKNOWN, AZ 12 Woods Heidi J. 751254 1,764 UNKNOWN, AZ.
All Events - Scratch, Division B - 150 - 174, Scratch 1 Enright Megan M. 812897 1,638 Arizona State USBC 2 Gonos Chris L. 801464 1,593 Arizona State USBC 3 Leuellen-Howle Dawn L. 754527 1,549 Arizona State USBC 4 Finney Sue 749705 1,545 Arizona State USBC 5 Albani Kristie A. 852888 1,544 Arizona State USBC 6 Higgins Jeanette 852888 1,521 Arizona State USBC 7 Poteet Louisa H. 793250 1,462 Arizona State USBC 8 Bustamante Maria 793250 1,432 Arizona State USBC 9 Bohlmann Rebecca S. 839174 1,431 Arizona State USBC 10 Markley Carla L. 847546 1,417 Arizona State USBC 11 Perry Autumn L. 791535 1,377 Arizona State USBC 12 Rosales Nichole 816527 1,320 Arizona State USBC.
All Events - Scratch, Division C - 149 & Under, Scratch 1 Albani Ashley E. 852888 1,306 Arizona State USBC 2 Maddock Michelle D. 812897 1,299 Arizona State USBC 3 Hebert Sydney L. 816527 1,277 Arizona State USBC 4 Jess Stephany J. 801466 1,243 Arizona State USBC 5 Ball Jennifer M. 801466 1,158 Arizona State USBC 6 Salisbury Susan D. 801466 1,047 Arizona State USBC 7 Calleja Jenna M. 763852 841 Arizona State USBC 8 Davis Maria L. 763852 781 Arizona State USBC.
More to come.