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.
Jack Jurek Leads after Round 2 of U.S. Open
Jack Jurek used a 1298 (+98) score in the second round of the U.S. Open to bring his 12 game total to 2672 (+272, 222.67 Average), which leads Amleto Monacelli’s 2659. Other bowlers rounding out the top five are David Beres (2656), Jason Wojnar (2652), and Robert Smith (2650). Bill O’Neill had the high score for the day of 1457, but currently sits in 13th place. As of right now, the cut score (top 25%, 88/352 bowlers) is at 2396 (-4, 199.67 Average). Today bowlers are bowling 6 more games, then the cut will be made to the top 88 of the 352 bowler field. Those who make the cut will come back on Friday for 9 more games, before cutting to the top 24. Then matchplay begins on Friday night and will continue throughout the day on Saturday.
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