Category: Tournaments

Tournament news

Danny Khuu wins NAT at East Providence Lanes

The Northeast Amateur Tournament announced Westgate Lanes bowler Danny Khuu as the winner of the tournament last weekend at East Providence Lanes. Danny defeated Nathan Bragga by a score (with handicap) of 224-203 in the final match. 32 entries out of 155 advanced to the head-to-head finals, but I did not see a breakdown of the other cashers (but will comment if and when I have those).

“King of the Hill” to return to Westgate Lanes Feb. 1

Ray has been telling me he’s been planning this, and now that plans are formally in place, I can report that the “King of the Hill” tournament is set to return to Westgate Lanes beginning on Feb. 1 and running for five Saturdays, with no tournament on the weekend of the People’s Tournament (Feb. 22), at 4 PM. If you’re not familiar with how one of these tournaments is set up, the main thing is that the “king” is automatically seeded into the championship match if he/she enters. Bowlers will bowl two games of qualifying, with the top four advancing to the championship round (which I believe is stepladder format). Entry fee will be $20 for each tournament, and it is handicapped (I believe 85% of 200, but I’ll double-check). More details, including a prize list breakdown by number of entries, are posted on the pro shop window, and Ray can answer any other questions.

The tournaments, of course, will be added to the calendar.

Nov. 2013 NEBA title matches at Westgate Lanes

I finally saw the videos for the championship matches of the two NEBA events (the regular one and the senior event, courtesy of NEBA) at Westgate Lanes last November posted. I’ll present the senior event (Tony Reynaud v. John Camara) first:

And the regular event (Steve Wagoner v. Rich Fulton):

Both videos have been edited to remove the “dead space” and are about eight minutes each in length.

Dec. 2013 People’s Tournament results

The People’s Tournament reported Paul Loberman (Westgate Lanes, 189 avg.) as the winner of the event held on Dec. 14 & 15 at Westgate Lanes. Loberman defeated Alton Voisine (Westgate Lanes, 167 avg.) by a score (with handicap) of 235-220 in the final match. The title was worth $20K for Loberman. Other high finishers from Westgate Lanes were Jose Garcia (162 avg.) and Paris Cook (203 avg.), who made the semifinals, and Eric Derochers (194 avg.), who was in the top eight.

The event had a People’s Tournament record 371 entries.

2014 BBIS marathon tournament results

Before I get to the results, I’d like to state that I was happy to help John Hayes Jr. and Eric Lam of the BBIS league with the tabulation of the scoring in today’s 10 game marathon tournament. The tournament was a success, with 24 entries, so, with four places being paid, the prize ratio was one in six.

Here are the top four (scores are with handicap):

  1. Dennis Ng 2,538
  2. Alex Yuen 2,525
  3. David Chin 2,516
  4. Hy Bao 2,455

Dennis Ng also had the high game of the tournament with a 279 in Game 2.

Congrats to our winners! 😀

BBIS league to run marathon tournament on New Year’s Day

The BBIS league will run their first 10 game marathon invitational (entries must be approved by the league’s officers) tournament at Westgate Lanes on New Year’s Day starting at 11 AM. The tournament will be handicapped at 80% of 220, with BBIS league members using their current average in that league and others their highest USBC average in the last three years. Entry fee will be $80 in advance and $100 the day of the tournament, with lineage and expenses $35 and 50% of the prize fund going to the winner. There will be a 15 minute break after the fifth game, with Westgate Lanes offering a 20% discount to tournament bowlers at the snack bar and in the pub. The lane condition is expected to be a modified house shot (think the Kegel Navigation “Recreational” series). Bowlers may see John Hayes Jr. on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday nights for more information.

People’s Tournament note: Westgate Lanes will have the lane condition for next weekend’s People’s Tournament out for practice this weekend, and bowlers wanting to practice on the tournament condition are strongly urged to come down this weekend, because no practice will be allowed on the tournament lanes the weekend of the tournament.

Rob Young posts 808 series in 2013 Bowler of the Year

Rob Young, before the Coke league tonight, brought something to my attention: He had games of 263 and 286 in qualifying for Bowler of the Year, and a 259 in his first match play game, and, being the first three games of the tournament, it qualified for an 800 series award (808 total). I already congratulated him in person on this (it was his first 800 series), but wanted to make sure it was noted here. 😀

Bill Major wins first BBA Bowler of the Year title

Congrats to Bill Major on winning his first Brockton Bowling Association Bowler of the Year title today. The results of the stepladder follow:

First match: Mike Carter def. Ryan Yelle 234-205
Semifinal: Bill Major def. Carter 236-193
Championship: Major def. Rob Young 265-215

Also congrats to Harry Thibeault and Rich Fulton, who each had a 299 game during qualifying.

A more detailed recap will (hopefully) come on the Brockton Bowling Association website, and a photo of the two final match bowlers is up on the association’s Facebook page.

Oct. 2013 People’s Tournament results

The People’s Tournament reported Daniel Nazzaro (Town Line Luxury Lanes, 190 avg.) as the winner of the event held on Oct. 20 at Westgate Lanes. Nazzaro defeated Shaun McIssac (Lanes & Games, 161 avg.) by a score of 235-212 (with handicap). Westgate Lanes bowlers cashing were Hakim Emmanuel (4th, 196 avg.), Rob Dickens (165 avg.), Gino Beniamino (201 avg.; reported as bowling out of Lanes & Games, but known by me to be one of the Coke league bowlers), and Philip Spera (162 avg.).

Remember, the next tournament, Dec. 14 & 15, will have a $20,000 guaranteed first prize, and sweepers for that tournament are ongoing at Westgate Lanes.

Cindy Cabral wins women’s singles title at TNBA regional tournament

The TNBA reported that Cindy Cabral of Dorchester, MA, who bowls at Westgate Lanes in the Boston Rhythm & Bowling and BBIS leagues, was the women’s handicap singles champion at the TNBA Eastern Regional tournament, held on Nov. 9 & 10 at Brunswick Zone Carolier in N. Brunswick, NJ. Cindy threw a 621 scratch series for a 777 handicap score. Other Westgate Lanes bowlers did well in the tournament, so it is suggested to check the results index for links to the event results.

Danny Khuu cashes in 2013 Miller High Life Scratch Challenge

There is a lack of a published report about this tournament, but Danny Khuu did state on his Facebook timeline that he was one of the cashers in this year’s Miller High Life Scratch Challenge at Strikers East in Raymond, NH. The tournament, part of a weekend benefiting the High Hopes Foundation, attracted several PBA Hall of Famers, probably the best-known names being Walter Ray Williams Jr. and Parker Bohn III. The only other information, which I’ll add to by way of comment when available, was that John Furey was the winner.

Ed Roberts wins 2013 Rock Masters in Gibraltar

BowlingDigital.com reported that Ed Roberts, the lone American in the field, cruised to a 145 pin victory over Dave Montgomery of England in the round-robin finals of the Rock Masters senior tournament at King’s Bowl in Gibraltar. Roberts averaged 236+ in his best eight-game qualifying squad (Under the rules of the tournament, for seniors, an age bonus of a pin for every year over 50 was given.) and continued his best form the rest of the way. Angie Brown of England dominated the women’s field in similar fashion.

Ed Roberts takes 2013 state senior title

As posted by the Greater Lowell Bowling Association (link is to Word document), Brockton Bowling Association Hall of Famer Ed Roberts was Division A champion of the recently-concluded Massachusetts state senior tournament at Brunswick Lowell Lanes, averaging 240+ for the six games. It’s probably not a wild one, but I’m guessing that this is not the first time Ed has won at the state senior tournament. 😉

Congrats Ed! 😀

Brian Egan throws 290/805 in Adult/Junior doubles (with results)

The unofficial results of today’s Adult/Junior doubles tournament:

Bantam/Prep

  1. Jaden Rec & Henry Webber 1,477
  2. Ethan Reyes & Mike Fowler 1,404

Junior/Senior

  1. Kyle & Brian Egan 1,515
  2. Angelica Wilson & Charles Paige 1,424

Congratulations to Brian Egan, who threw his first 800 series in the tournament with games of 290, 257, and 258 for an 805. 😀

Congrats also to the other winners. 😀

Steve Wagoner wins Nov. 2013 open NEBA at Westgate; Rich Fulton second

NEBA reported that Steve Wagoner won his second career NEBA title, which was also his second of the year, this past weekend at Westgate Lanes, defeating Rich Fulton, of Westgate Lanes, by a score of 244-228 in the title match. Other Westgate Lanes bowlers cashing, as reported in the match play results, were Gino Beniamino, Danny Khuu, Ryan Yelle, Jim Ferguson, Brian Egan, Bill Briggs, Tim Major, and Eric Durden.

There were two honor scores posted in the open tournament, both 11 in a row games in the 12:30 squad yesterday: Frankie Calca with a 299, and Tony Reynaud with a 290.

Tony Reynaud wins Nov. 2013 senior NEBA at Westgate; Dahlgren, Kirker perfect

Congratulations to Tony Reynaud on winning today’s senior NEBA event at Westgate Lanes, defeating John Camara 238-200 in the title match. I thought this tournament might have also been on the pattern chosen for the open tournament, but the senior tournament was on the Westgate Lanes house shot. Tony’s photo is on NEBA’s Facebook page, for anyone interested.

There were also two perfect games thrown in the senior tournament, one by John Kirker during qualifying and the other by Ralph Dahlgren during match play. I missed getting video of Kirker’s 300, but I did get Dahlgren’s, which is below:

As for the first squad of the open tournament, there weren’t any scores that were too crazy, but I believe Rich Fulton and Brian Egan from Westgate Lanes made the squad cut, so they’ll be back tomorrow for match play. Good work, guys! 😀

Nov. 6 league standings update (with tournament notes)

After losing all four points last week to “WTF Over”, “Crazy Eights” dropped to 13th place, 10 points behind the leading Team 16, who are two points ahead of “The Doables”. “The Dynasty Is Back” will be tonight’s opponents.

NEBA tournament note: I forgot to mention that NEBA will have a senior (50 & over) tournament on Saturday afternoon before the regular 6:30 squad. It should be on the same lane condition as the open tournament.

Junior Professionals note: Planning is already underway for our second tournament, tentatively scheduled for Mar. 23, again at Westgate Lanes. We’ll be working on some new stuff, so stay tuned!

2013 Junior Professionals results

Before I go into the results, I’d like to say as a member of the Junior Professionals Tournament committee that the tournament was a learning experience for all of us. We’d like to do this again, and will bear in mind what we’ve learned today to make the next tournament better.

Now, the results (scores in the handicap division are with handicap unless noted as scratch):

Handicap Division

First stepladder match: Nick Damon def. Greg Zygaldo 247-200
Second stepladder match: Nick Damon def. Chris Zalewski 198-189
Championship match: William Grinvalski def. Nick Damon 256-187

High qualifier: Shane Litchfield 1428
High handicap game: Zachary Benevides 263
High scratch game: Shane Litchfield 243

Scratch Division

First stepladder match: Andrew Hall def. Isaac LaPlante 194-171
Second stepladder match: Andrew Hall def. Nick Sauve 201-173
Championship match: Andrew Hall def. Aaron Major 213-181

High qualifer: Aaron Major 1374
High game: Brandon Ward 267

Ball raffle winners: Cody Rebello (Pivot) & Robert Laboissiere (Disruption)

Special congratulations to Tiler Levesque, who threw his first 300 game in the first game of the match play portion of the tournament.

Congratulations to all who won prizes, and to Tiler again! Thanks again to Ebonite International for sponsoring the tournament. 😀

Kevin Thibeault throws perfecto in Gardner; Stephen Major makes “Big 4”

Congrats to Kevin Thibeault on a 300 game in the eight-game marathon Sunday at Gardner Ten Pin, a sanctioned adult tournament for which he signed a waiver to compete in. I was told they had Kegel’s “Route 66” pattern out for the tournament.

Also, Stephen Major told me last night that he converted the “Big Four” (4-6-7-10) while competing for Westgate Lanes in the youth travel league at Wonder Bowl. 😀

Sept. 2013 People’s Tournament results

The People’s Tournament reported Michael Reed (Boston Bowl, 175 avg.) as the winner of the event held on Sept. 15 at Westgate Lanes, defeating Dale Doody (Bradley Bowl {CT}, 181 avg.) by a score of 225-197 (with handicap) in the final match. Westgate Lanes cashers were Paris Cook (203 avg.), Linwood Cowen Jr. (171 avg.), and Al Chorney (180 avg.); if I haven’t mentioned it before, I’m happy to say Al Chorney is a bowler in my league. 😀

The People’s Tournament also announced that the December tournament on the 14th & 15th of that month will feature a guaranteed $20,000 first prize. Westgate Lanes has been running $10 sweepers into this tournament on many league nights, so you may have a chance to win an entry into this tournament through your league. 🙂

Sept. 21 tournament notes

A couple of notes about upcoming state association tournaments:

  • The 2013 Massachusetts state senior tournament, open to bowlers age 50 and over, will take place at Brunswick Lowell Lanes on Oct. 26 and 27, with mail-in entries closing Oct. 25. More information and an entry form is available on the Greater Lowell Bowling Association’s website.
  • The Mass. USBC Youth Association’s annual singles tournament, with handicap and scratch divisions for boys and girls, will take place on Nov. 10 at Wonder Bowl in New Bedford. Entries close on Oct. 14, with an entry form available here.

July 2013 People’s Tournament results

(Note: The July results are late because there was no tournament in August.)

The People’s Tournament reported Kevin Ferreira (Trade Center Bowl {Falmouth, MA}, 165 avg.) as the winner of the event held on July 21 at Westgate Lanes, defeating Keith Tantillo (Westgate Lanes, 200 avg.) by a score of 215-209 (with handicap) in the final match. The other semifinalists were Westgate Lanes bowlers: Al Chorney (188 avg.) and Josh Skuby (170 avg.).

Note: Al Chorney bowls in my league (Brunswick Mixed).

Computer preparedness

Many of you have seen on Facebook recently that I acquired a new Windows 8 laptop, as well as a laser printer for use with it, and I said I’d divulge the reasons for the acquisitions here. That time has come. 🙂

I was at Westgate Lanes today getting my new gear set up for use there. I’ve said here that I’d be providing scoring services for the Junior Professionals Tournament in November, and the new equipment will be used for that, but there’s more. After brackets weren’t run in the Coke league the last night of their season, I made an offer to Eric Durden, the person who’s been running the brackets in that league, to fill in for him this season on nights that he can’t make it, and I bought my stuff to do just that.

I needed software to do brackets on as well as hardware, and the bracket manager I chose was Braxion. CDE had TBrac for this purpose, and the two applications were about the same price, but I was assured by the folks at Braxion that I could print out scoresheets after the brackets have been generated, so I chose that one. I’ll put up a link to their website in the sidebar, in the general “Bowling Links” category.