Smith, Neral Win PBA Regional Events
Two PBA Regional events took place this weekend. The PBA Northwest/West Regions Caveman Bowl Open took place at Caveman Bowl in Grant’s Pass, Oregon and the PBA South Region Midlothian, Va Non-Champion Open took place at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian, Virginia.
Don Allen III led qualifying of the Northwest/West region event with a score of 1888 (+288, 236 Average). Allen was not able to hang on to his lead, finishing with a 6-6 record to drop him to third place for the tournament. Bryon Smith finished match play with a 10-2 record to move into first with a total score of 4475 (+475). Dave Arnold finished the tournament in second and Bob Rosenau finished in fourth. This event was bowled on the 39′ Dick Weber Open pattern.
John Neral led qualifying of the PBA South region event this weekend with a score of 1780 (+180, 222.5 Average). John cruised through match play, losing only one game in the round of 8. John was undefeated otherwise, going on to win the tournament. Chris Hans made it to the final match before losing to John Neral, becoming the runner up. Chris Arcaro and Jason Fitzgerald were the other two semifinalists, finishing third and fourth. This event was bowled on the PBA Scorpion pattern.
D’Entremont, Traber, O’Sullivan Win PBA Regional Events
Three PBA Regional events took place this weekend. The PBA East Region Mt. Greylock Open was held in North Adams, Massachusetts. The PBA Midwest Region Stars & Strikes Open took place at Scott AFB, Illinois. The PBA South Region Fran Bohlman Milton, Fl Open was held in Milton, Florida.
Brian LeClair led qualifying in the East Region event with 1980 (+380, 247.5 Average). LeClair lost in the first round of matchplay to eventual runner-up Jeff Zaffino. Dave D’Entremont beat Zaffino in the finals to win this event.
Richard Kidd led qualifying in the Midwest Region event with a score of 1867 (+267, 233.38 Average). Jason Wojnar took over the lead in the semifinal qualifying round with a total 13-game score of 3015 (+415, 231.92 Average). Wojnar and Kidd were both eliminated in the first round of match play. David Traber and John Lee advanced to the finals of this event. Traber won the match 235-156 to win this event.
Qualifying of the South Region event was led by Brandon Baker with a score of 1901 (+301, 237.63 Average). Peter Dohan Jr. took over the lead in the semifinal round of qualifying with a 13-game score of 3063 (+463, 235.62 Average). David O’Sullivan and Sam Zurich beat all other bowlers in match play to advance to the finals. O’Sullivan won the match 268-203 to win this event.
Zelger, Banks Win in PBA Regional Events
Two PBA Regional events took place this past weekend. The PBA East Region Ft. Meade Senior Open took place in Fort Meade, Maryland. The PBA South Region Kernersville, NC Senior Open took place in Kernersville, North Carolina.
In the Ft. Meade Senior Open, David Zelger jumped out and took the lead in qualifying with a score of 1861 (+261, 232.625 Average). Zelger finished with a 7-2 overall record, defeating Bob Caruso in the finals to win the tournament. Dennis Erion and Darryl Bower finished in third and fourth. This event was bowled on PBA Senior Pattern #1.
Tom Baker led qualifying in the South Region Kernersville, NC Senior Open. Baker finished qualifying with a score of 1943 (+343, 242.88 Average). William Banks finished with a 10-2 match play record to take over the lead by over 200 pins over the second place finisher, Timothy Kauble. Frank Gallo, Jr. and Bobby Johnson finished in third and fourth. This event was bowled on PBA Senior Pattern #4.
Kasimakis, Frankos Win Regionals Over the Weekend
Two PBA regional tournaments took place last weekend. The PBA Central/Midwest Region Eastown Recreation Center Open took place in Jasper, Indiana. The PBA West Region Jackson Rancheria Classic took place in Sutter Creek, California.
The PBA Central/Midwest Region Eastown Recreation Center Open was bowled on the PBA Cheetah pattern. This event had 86 bowlers and a $2400 first prize. It took a cut score of 1808 (+208, 226 Average) to make the top 16 for matchplay. Jason Sterner led qualifying with a score of 2019 (+419, 252.37 Average). Rudy Kasimakis ran over the field in matchplay, finishing with a 7-1 record, defeating David Traber in the finals. Traber finished in second, with Tim Paul, Jr. and Billy Oatman in third and fourth.
The PBA West Region Jackson Rancheria Classic was also bowled on the PBA Cheetah pattern. This event had 96 bowlers and a first prize of $2500. The top 32 bowlers advanced to matchplay with a cut score of 1714 (+114, 214.25 Average). Jeff Frankos led qualifying with a score of 2001 (+401, 250.125 Average). Frankos went undefeated in match play, finishing with a 7-0 record. Wayne Garber finished in second behind Frankos. Craig Donaldson and William K. Wilson finished in third and fourth.
Tommy Gollick and Tom Baker Win PBA Regional Tournaments Over Weekend
Sam Maccarone led qualifying of the PBA East Region Ebonite/Fort Meade Open with a score of 1887 (+287, 235.87 Average), but lost early in the first round of matchplay. Tommy Gollick came from the 5th spot to finish with a 7-3 overall record to win the tournament. He defeated Jim Tomek, Jr. in the finals. You can see the full results at PBA.com
Tom Baker led qualifying of the PBA South Tournament of Champions with a score of 1828 (+228, 228.5 Average). Baker finished matchplay with a perfect 6-0 record to win the tournament with a final score of 3343 (3163 + 180 bonus pins). Christopher Collins (3097) and Matt Frieberg (3053) finished 2nd and 3rd. You can see the full results at PBA.com
Morgan, Futrell, Jaros, Baker Win PBA Regional Tournaments
Nick Morgan won the PBA West Region Palo Alto Lanes Open with a score of 4381 (+381, 219 Average) and a 5-2 record. Morgan defeated #1 qualifier Scott Norton, Steven Villanueva and Jeff Frankos on his way to winning the open. The PBA West Region Palo Alto Lanes Open was bowled on the PBA Cheetah pattern. See the full results at PBA.com
Jay Futrell won the PBA Midwest/Southwest Region Barney’s Open with a score of 4888 (+488, 222 Average) and a 7-2 record. Futrell defeated Marc Heninger and John Kay to win the tournament. J.R. Raymond qualified and won 2 matches to finish 4th. Derek Sapp qualified 1st with a score of 2885 (+285, 221 Average), but lost in the first round of matchplay. The PBA Midwest/Southwest Region Barney’s Open was bowled on the PBA World Championship pattern. See the full results at PBA.com
Steve Jaros won the PBA Central Region Boss Plows/Mid States Truck Open with a score of 4582 (+582, 229 Average) and a matchplay record of 9-3. Jeff Zaffino (4592) finished 2nd and Ken Abner (4553) finished 3rd. Saginaw’s Dan MacLelland bowled will and finished 5th in the tournament. The PBA Central Region Boss Plows/Mid States Truck Open was bowled on the PBA Scorpion pattern. See the full results at PBA.com
Tom Baker won the PBA South Region Camp LeJeune Open with a score of 4761 (+761, 238 Average) and a matchplay record of 9-3. Jason Mahr (4771) finished 2nd and Shawn McKee (4694) finished 3rd. The PBA South Region Camp LeJeune Open was bowled on the PBA Viper pattern. See the full results at PBA.com
Warren, Boresch, Banks, Mitchell Win Regionals Over Weekend
Chris Warren won the PBA Northwest Region Eastmont Lanes Open with a 10-2 record and a score of 4243 (212.15 Average). High Qualifier Jason Williams finished 2nd with a 6-6 record despite his leading score of 4280 (214 Average). The PBA Northwest Region Eastmont Lanes Open was bowled on the PBA Scorpion pattern.
Lennie Boresch, Jr. won the PBA Midwest/Central Region Sparetime Lanes Open. Boresch qualified 6th and averaged 239.55 for the tournament. He defeated high qualifier David Traber (252.9 Average) in the finals, 267-237, to win the tournament. The PBA Midwest/Central Region Sparetime Lanes Open was bowled on the PBA Viper pattern.
Timothy Banks won the PBA South Region Spartanburg, SC Open. Banks (211.05 Average) defeated Tom Baker (211.18 Average) in the finals, 195-194, to win the tournament. The PBA South Region Spartanburg, SC Open was bowled on the PBA Chameleon pattern.
Kevin Mitchell won the PBA Southwest Region Greenville Open. Mitchell (212.14 Average) defeated Brett Cooper (204.09 Average) in the finals, 233-223, to win the tournament. The PBA Southwest Region Greenville Open was bowled on the PBA Chameleon pattern.
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Traber, Yokobosky, Shewmake, Norton Win Regionals Over Weekend
David Traber won the PBA Central Region Suburban Lanes Open this weekend. He defeated high qualifier Jeffrey Roche, Eugene McCune and Brian Kretzer in that order to win the tournament. Traber had an average of 235.07 and a perfect 7-0 record on his way to the championship. Traber was formerly an exempt player, who won his exemption in the 2004 PBA Tour Trials. He has 4 career PBA Tour titles.
Ken Yokobosky won the PBA East Region Leisure Lanes Open. Yokobosky defeated high qualifier Sam Maccarone and Michael Fagan on his way to the championship. Yokobosky posted a 202.24 average and a 7-2 record to win the tournament. Yokobosky is a USBC Gold Coach and Team USA Assistant Coach.
Randy Shewmake won the PBA Southwest Region Young & Pratt Austin Open. Shewmake was the high qualifier with a 227.23 Average and a record of 7-2 for the tournament. He defeated Ryan Boroff and Chris Hibbitts II to win the title.
Scott Norton won the PBA West Silver Nugget Turbo 2-1 Open this weekend. Norton, posted a 229.67 average and a 12-4 record for the tournament. Mike DeVaney and Noel Vazquez were the runners-up for the tournament. Norton was named College Bowler of the Year while bowling at Cal State-Fullerton in 2001.
The Suburban Lanes Open and the Young & Pratt Austin Open were both bowled on the PBA Cheetah pattern. The Leisure Lanes Open was bowled on the PBA Shark pattern. The Silver Nugget Turbo 2-1 Open was bowled on the PBA Scorpion pattern.
Bohr, Laughlin, Moore Win PBA Regional Tournaments this weekend.
Team USA member Nathan Bohr won the PBA Southwest Region Killeen Open with a 7-2 record and an average of 227. Bohr led qualifying and defeated Cole Copeland and Joe Findling in the semifinals and finals. The Killeen Open was bowled on the PBA Scorpion pattern.
Mike Moore won the PBA South Region Summerville, SC Open with a 5-1 record and a 200 average. Tom Baker led qualifying, but lost shortly after to Tom Daugherty. Moore qualified 6th and defeated Ken Simard and Brian Osteen in the semifinals and finals. The Summerville Open was bowled on the PBA Scorpion pattern.
Ben Laughlin won the PBA West /Northwest Regions Don Johnson Memorial Classic with a 7-3 record and an average of 215. Leading qualifier Aaron Pawloski lost in his round of 16 match to Curtis Woods Jr. Laughlin defeated Jeff Frankos and Chris Warren in his last two matches to win the title. The Don Johnson Memorial Classic was bowled on the PBA Earl Anthony pattern.
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